Beth Fertig

Beth Fertig appears in the following:

Mixed Feelings as Transit Workers Vote on Contract

Friday, January 20, 2006

Today is the deadline for transit workers to vote up or down on their contract with the MTA. 

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Klein Seeks New Test Score Tracking

Thursday, January 19, 2006

Schools Chancellor Joel Klein outlined his goals for his next four years at the helm of the city's schools.

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"Too Soon" to Clear Schools in Abuse Case

Friday, January 13, 2006

Administration for Children's Services Commissioner John Maddingly says it's too soon to know whether Nixzmary Brown's school reported her abuse promptly.

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Teacher Contract Adds Minutes, Confusion to School Day

Thursday, January 12, 2006

Starting next month, thousands of New York City students will have to take an extra period of class four days a week.

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New Exhibit Shows Sandhogs in Natural Habitat

Monday, January 09, 2006

Most New Yorkers take the city’s water supply for granted. 

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NY Gets B Minus for Education

Wednesday, January 04, 2006

A new national report card gives New York an overall grade of B minus for educational quality.

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Pataki Had no Knowledge of MTA Givebacks

Wednesday, January 04, 2006

Governor Pataki continues to insist he had no knowledge that the MTA agreed to give a $130 million refund to transit workers as part of its tentative contract with their union.

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Union Board Backs Tentative Agreement

Wednesday, December 28, 2005

The transit strike ended last week.

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Transit Union Strikes

Tuesday, December 20, 2005

The union walked out of negotiations shortly after 11 p.m.

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Little Progress in Talks as City-wide Strike Deadline Looms

Monday, December 19, 2005

Some 50,000 commuters in Queens are having to find different ways to get around this morning. Workers with Jamaica Buses and Triboro Coach are on strike. 

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No Progress in Transit Talks

Wednesday, December 14, 2005

The MTA board is expected to approve its 2006 budget today.

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To Strike or not to Strike: Straphangers' Voices

Wednesday, December 14, 2005

With the transit strike deadline approaching, WNYC's Beth Fertig asked bus and subway riders who they're siding with: the MTA or the transit workers union.

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Removing Conductors Illegal, Court Rules

Tuesday, December 13, 2005

A judge is considering arguments on whether to issue a court order to stop a potential subway and bus strike.

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Transit Union Lays Out Priorities

Monday, December 12, 2005

Negotiations between the MTA and the Transport Workers Union are scheduled to resume tonight in midtown. 

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Transit Workers Speak out About Contract Issues

Thursday, December 08, 2005

The Transport Workers Union has rejected the MTA's latest offer of a two-year contract.

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MTA Makes Wage Offer to Union

Thursday, December 08, 2005

With the threat of a strike just one week away, the MTA has made its first wage offer to the Transport Workers Union.

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New Subway Rules Take Effect

Monday, December 05, 2005

New rules for subways riders take effect this morning.

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Disability Advocate Checks Up on NYC Transit

Friday, December 02, 2005

 New York City Transit agreed to make its buses and subways more accessible for people with wheelchairs.

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City's Suit Against Gun Makers Gets Thumbs Up from Judge

Friday, December 02, 2005

A federal judge has ruled that New York City's lawsuit against gun manufacturers can go ahead.

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Katrina Evacuees in NYC Wait for Aid

Friday, November 11, 2005

It’s been two-and-half months since Hurricane Katrina forced more than half a million residents of the New Orleans area out of their homes. 

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