Today is Transit Worker Appreciation Day, March 18, 2022 image description: A Port Authority Transit worker cleans the driver's console of a red Port Authority Bus. Steph Chambers/Post Gazette Next to the image is a logo that says "PAAC Transit Workers Appreciation Day" with two golden ferns and two red emoji buses. The pandemic made a hard job even harder for transit workers. Today is Transit Worker Appreciation Day and there is no better time to share a story of how these workers have impacted your life. "I have been riding buses since I can remember. You have always gotten me where I need to go. I am so grateful for all the individuals who work hard to not only drive the buses, but also keep us safe. Thank you for all you do!!! I would not be as successful as I am without you! (Literally like I never would have gotten anywhere...to a job, interview, school, shopping, etc). Y’all are the best!" - Tara Take a minute and share a story & sign our card image description: A Port Authority Transit worker cleans the driver's console of a red Port Authority Bus. Steph Chambers/Post Gazette Next to the image is a logo that says "PAAC Transit Workers Appreciation Day" with two golden ferns and two red emoji buses. Today is Transit Worker Appreciation Day. But the news this week is all about service cuts and worker suspensions due to the Port Authority's vaccine mandate. PPT is pro-vaccine. The Amalgamated Transit Union Local 85 is pro-vaccine. The Port Authority is pro-vaccine. We all want safe transit for all users. But the Port Authority's decision to unilaterally impose a mandate instead of negotiating with its union and exploring other options is making transit less safe and less reliable for riders and workers, as fewer buses get more crowded with passengers. Riders need BOTH transit service and transit safety. And we are calling on the Port Authority and Local 85 to quickly negotiate a solution that allows more busses to get back on the road safely. Read PPT's statement calling for safety and service image description: photo from Transit Worker Appreciation Day 2019. A group of 6 PPT members give a large thank-you card to three transit workers inside the Ross Garage. Volunteer today to help us make Transit Worker Appreciation Day a success! Bus lines are lifelines, and transit workers are on the frontlines of keeping our critical services going, moving our economy, and connecting riders with our destinations. Help us make this day a success by sharing your story below and signing up to volunteer. Share a story of how transit workers impacted your life Volunteer today with PPT to collect stories from transit riders ‌ ‌ Pittsburghers for Public Transit | 5119 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!