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Center to Deliver Second Workshop at APTA Rail Conference

Posted June 2017

This workshop will engage participants in a lively discussion of key factors that are important for effective labor-management collaboration.

The industry’s ultimate success of public transportation services, capital program implementation, critical initiatives and imperatives like developing a “system safety culture” are all “people-centered.” An opportunity to tap the “hands-on” knowledge and experience of frontline employees, comprised of over 80% of public transportation’s workforce, also provides an invaluable perspective and insight, which adds an important voice to industry discussions.

This workshop will be a facilitated discussion with frontline maintenance, operators and stakeholders, covering a range of topics, including: (1) developing and implementing a “safety culture:” (2) workforce development training programs and lessons learned; and best practices in the introduction of new equipment, technologies and maintenance programs.

Moderators:

  Madeline Janis, Esq., Executive Director, Jobs to Move America, Los Angeles, CA
  Jack Clark, Executive Director, Transportation Learning Center, Silver Spring, MD

Panelists:

  Jerome Moore, Elevator Inspector, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, and member, TWU Local 234, Philadelphia, PA
  Douglas Schneider, Instructor, Rail Vehicle Maintenance, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, and member, ATU Local 268, Cleveland, OH
  Vincent Louque, Material Coordinator, Kinkisharyo, Los Angeles, CA

This workshop will take place on Monday, June 12, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
For more information, visit the conference website.