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Streetcar Workers Unite for Fair Pay | Wichita News
KC streetcar workers have voted to unionize, marking a major win for labor in the transit sector. Forty-one of 69 eligible workers chose Teamsters Local 955 to fight for better pay, fair breaks, and paid sick leave—especially as ridership surges and wages stay stuck around $20 an hour. Community support was strong on election day, signaling a united front for dignity and economic justice. Though official certification is pending, negotiations with Herzog Transit Services are imminent—and riders can expect no change to service. This is more than a vote; it’s a step toward building a livable…
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