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Savannah Transit Disruptions Due to Biometric Time Clock Dispute

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Chatham Area Transit riders in Savannah are experiencing service disruptions following a dispute over a new biometric time clock system. The system, which requires fingerprints instead of badges, was implemented by the CEO of CAT, Stephanie Cutter, as a condition of employment. The Amalgamated Transit Union stated that bus drivers were suspended without pay after they failed to register for the system by the September 18 deadline.

From wjcl.com

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The union president stated that the CEO made the biometric system mandatory, arguing that the union must negotiate terms of employment. The immediate impact of the dispute saw that on Friday, 25 routes were either extremely late or cancelled, affecting commutes to work and hospitals.

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Who's involved

  • Amalgamated Transit UnionThe Amalgamated Transit Union is involved in the dispute regarding the new biometric time clock system.
  • Stephanie CutterStephanie Cutter is the CEO of CAT and oversaw the implementation of the biometric time clock system.
  • SavannahSavannah is the location where the affected transit services operate.

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