Beth Fertig appears in the following:
Union Suspends School Bus Strike
Friday, February 15, 2013
Yellow Bus Bids Include Dozens of New Companies
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
School Bus Companies Sue City
Monday, February 11, 2013
The school bus dispute is heading to court. Three of the bus companies are seeking to immediately do away with the union's employee protections in all bus contracts, not just the batch currently open for bids.
The High, Low and Lowest Points Between a Mayor and a Union
Sunday, February 03, 2013
School Bus Workers Union Seeks to End Strike
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
As the school bus strike goes into its third week, the union is calling on Mayor Bloomberg to agree to a "cooling off" period so drivers and escorts can go back to work while all sides meet to look for savings.
Bloomberg Outlines Tight Education Budget
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
With no deal on teacher evaluations, Mayor Michael Bloomberg presented a new budget that eliminates 2500 teaching positions, after school programs, books and other classroom supplies.
Bus Strike Meeting of Union and Companies Set For Monday
Friday, January 25, 2013
Ongoing School Bus Strike Frustrates Special Education Families
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Despite the city's efforts to help families of disabled students during the school bus strike, some parents say the process is complicated and they are struggling with the disruption.
Possible Thawing in Teacher Evaluation Standoff
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Charters Schools Face Different Rules For Closing
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Labor Board Still Investigating Bus Complaints
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
The regional head of the National Labor Relations Board said he expects to issue a ruling on the bus companies' request to stop the strike this week, or next week at the latest.
The Issues at Hand: Education Reform Over the Next Four Years
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Why City School Busing is So Expensive
Friday, January 18, 2013
The war between City Hall and union representing school bus workers has been a long time coming. For decades, the industry has been tarnished by scandals and by concerns about runaway costs.
Attendance Rises Slightly on Day Two of School Bus Strike
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Attendance rose slightly on the second day of the bus strike, but it was still just about 62 percent at schools for students with severe disabilities who rely most heavily on yellow buses.
Attendance Drops for Special Ed Students on First Day of Bus Strike
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Mayoral Candidates Walk Fine Line on Bus Strike
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
As Bus Strike Begins, City and Union Hold Firm
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
City, Union Hit Road Block on Teacher Evaluations
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Progress stalled in talks between the teachers' union and the city on a teacher evaluation system, with both sides pointing fingers.
