Ohhhhh this has shit show written all over it.....
The state will launch a multi-agency plan that includes active recruitment of new hires to address the school bus driver shortage across New York, Governor Kathy Hochul announced Sunday.
The state's plan includes short-term steps to remove barriers and recruit traditional and non-traditional Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders, expand CDL testing opportunities, and enhance processes designed to get more drivers into school buses.
Additionally, New York State is launching outreach to more than 550,000 CDL license holders in New York.
Michael Cordiello, president of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1181 told the New York Daily News last month that the city could experience the same work shortages plaguing other yellow school bus systems across the country. The union represents half of school bus drivers, matrons and mechanics.
Check SILive.com for a full story. Photo by @shirastoll #schoolbus #nyc #stayenisland #schoolbusdriver
Here's the article. But the best way to address the shortage is to pass the EPP in Albany.
https://www.silive.com/news/2021/09/hochul-launches-hiring-plan-to-end-school-bus-driver-shortage.html?fbclid=IwAR1FVmwaD9YicJBAZX_efLRhsUc4NaInHSD2D6pX7Jz3hWQhdAGL9nIp0K4
Quote from: Buzz on September 19, 2021, 08:43:26 PM
Here's the article. But the best way to address the shortage is to pass the EPP in Albany.
https://www.silive.com/news/2021/09/hochul-launches-hiring-plan-to-end-school-bus-driver-shortage.html?fbclid=IwAR1FVmwaD9YicJBAZX_efLRhsUc4NaInHSD2D6pX7Jz3hWQhdAGL9nIp0K4
Offer better pay....you'll get drivers
Better pay and you should not have to wait a year to get medical
Quote from: sbdriver1 on September 20, 2021, 01:17:01 AM
Better pay and you should not have to wait a year to get medical
Or 12 years for top pay! Ridiculous! And they wonder why there's a shortage.
There is nothing to stop contractors from offering MORE and BETTER if they really wanted to attract more people. Before the strike there used to be a file cabinet drawer full of applications. Some people waited 2 to 3 years to come work at Pioneer. Then the sucky contracts came ...
Quote from: Buzz on September 20, 2021, 10:50:51 AM
Quote from: sbdriver1 on September 20, 2021, 01:17:01 AM
Better pay and you should not have to wait a year to get medical
Or 12 years for top pay! Ridiculous! And they wonder why there's a shortage.
There is nothing to stop contractors from offering MORE and BETTER if they really wanted to attract more people. Before the strike there used to be a file cabinet drawer full of applications. Some people waited 2 to 3 years to come work at Pioneer. Then the sucky contracts came ...
Hopefully we have some leverage going to the next contract next year.....
The DMV is soliciting drivers. Got this email today ...
This school year, a nationwide school bus driver shortage has negatively impacted the beginning of the school year for many school districts in New York State.
As a current or former CDL holder, you may be qualified to serve your community as a school bus driver this school year. Given the shortage this year, many districts are offering signing bonuses, retention bonuses and other incentives to attract drivers.
If you are interested in helping the children of your community, please fully complete DMV's School Bus Driver Candidate Survey.
If you are already serving your community as a school bus driver, please disregard this email and thank you very much!
Thank you,
New York State DMV
Quote from: Buzz on September 20, 2021, 10:20:51 PM
The DMV is soliciting drivers. Got this email today ...
This school year, a nationwide school bus driver shortage has negatively impacted the beginning of the school year for many school districts in New York State.
As a current or former CDL holder, you may be qualified to serve your community as a school bus driver this school year. Given the shortage this year, many districts are offering signing bonuses, retention bonuses and other incentives to attract drivers.
If you are interested in helping the children of your community, please fully complete DMV's School Bus Driver Candidate Survey.
If you are already serving your community as a school bus driver, please disregard this email and thank you very much!
Thank you,
New York State DMV
I got it too....I mean can we get the bonuses though 🤣🤣🤣