Schools
School Buses Rolled In Westport Thursday
A bus driver strike has been averted for the time being.
WESTPORT, CT — School buses picked up students in Westport Thursday, April 27, as concerns of a strike by Dattco Transportation drivers eased.
Schools Superintendent Dr. Colleen Palmer posted the news to both Facebook and Twitter early Thursday.
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Dattco reported they have enough drivers to cover routes this morning, Thursday, April 27.
— Dr. Colleen Palmer (@WestportSuper) April 27, 2017
A federal mediator asked the drivers' union leadership not to promote a strike, and leadership complied, reports Westport Now. Negotiations are slated to continue.
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