Labor attorney Mark Brossman weighed in on the school bus driver strike which entered its third day on Friday with no end in sight.
The union representing 8,000 bus drivers and matrons wants job protection for its worker as the city puts those contracts up for bid.
"What is interesting is that the bus companies have been invisible in this dispute. They have as much to lose as the union if they go out to bid. Once it's bidded out they can lose their contracts just like the workers can lose their jobs. If the bids go out with the EPP (job protection) all the protections go out by the wayside," said Brossman.
It costs about $700 per child to get them to school.
"This is a long strike. That's the union strategy. Inconvenience, get public opinion. But I think the EPP is gone."
Friday, May 24 2013 12:43 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:43:54 GMT
The unofficial start of summer is being met with not-so-perfect beach weather. Many beach communities had been hoping for good weather this Memorial Day weekend following the destruction caused by superstorm Sandy.
The unofficial start of summer is being met with not-so-perfect beach weather. Many beach communities had been hoping for good weather this Memorial Day weekend following the destruction caused by superstorm Sandy. The Fox 5 weather team is calling for sunny skies on Sunday and Monday.
Friday, May 24 2013 12:32 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:32:57 GMT
Greg Kelly has apologized to Rosanna Scotto for accidentally hurling a hula hoop at her face. There were no serious injuries only angry stares from Ro to Greg for a careless mistake.
Greg Kelly has apologized to Rosanna Scotto for accidentally hurling a hula hoop at her face. There were no serious injuries only angry stares from Ro to Greg for a careless mistake.
Friday, May 24 2013 11:24 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:24:03 GMT
The music was pumping at Jenkinson's Boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach on Friday morning.
The music was pumping at Jenkinson's Boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach on Friday morning. Singer and heartthrob Ed Sheeran performed to a packed bar. Singer and pianist Sara Bareilles later took the mic all before 10 a.m.
Friday, May 24 2013 10:45 AM EDT2013-05-24 14:45:27 GMT
NASCAR racing legends and brothers Darrell and Michael Waltrip preview the holiday weekend's Coca-Cola 600 from Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina.
NASCAR racing legends and brothers Darrell and Michael Waltrip preview the holiday weekend's Coca-Cola 600 from Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina. The race is set for Sunday at 6 p.m. on FOX 5.
Friday, May 24 2013 9:56 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:56:09 GMT
American Idol is just the beginning of a long road for many of the singing competition's finalists. Third place finisher Angie Miller spoke about her plans for the future on Friday.
American Idol is just the beginning of a long road for many of the singing competition's finalists. Third place finisher Angie Miller spoke about her plans for the future on Friday.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:17 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:17:32 GMT
New Jersey officials have seized inventory and demanded records from 29 bars and restaurants, nearly half of them TGI Fridays, that they say sold low-quality liquor to patrons who thought they were buying premium brands.
New Jersey officials have seized inventory and demanded records from 29 bars and restaurants, nearly half of them TGI Fridays, that they say sold low-quality liquor to patrons who thought they were buying premium brands.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:51 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:51:10 GMT
NY Post celebrity real estate columnist Jennifer Gould Keil dishes on NY Yankee Alex Rodriguez's Florida pad and actor Bill Murray's Greenwich Village duplex.
NY Post celebrity real estate columnist Jennifer Gould Keil dishes on NY Yankee Alex Rodriguez's Florida pad and actor Bill Murray's Greenwich Village duplex.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:00 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:00:47 GMT
Greg Kelly and Duke Castiglione are at it again. The on-going rivalry between the duo was played out on the hockey rink at Madison Square Garden. NY Rangers legend Adam Graves was on hand for the face-off.
Greg Kelly and Duke Castiglione are at it again. The on-going rivalry between the duo was played out on the hockey rink at Madison Square Garden. NY Rangers legend Adam Graves was on hand for the face-off.
