A campaign organized by the Chicago Democratic Socialists of America to fight alongside fellow riders and CTA workers to win a better transit system for all.
Joined September 2023
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18 Apr 2024
Dorval's Leadership Evaluation:
✅ - Reduce rail service yearly.
✅ - Make service untrackable.
✅ - Under-report assaults on workers.
✅ - Cover up worker death.
✅ - Rake in $300K
We've seen enough. It's beyond time to #FireDorvalCarter. Call you reps with our script below!
ALT An image of a CTA station with the words "Working Conditions are Riding Conditions" and "#FireDorvalCarter" overlayed on it. The image instructs viewers to move to the next set of pictures for a script for calling representatives.
ALT A phone script for calling Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker which says: “Dear Gov Pritzker, my name is (NAME) and I am a Chicago resident. I am calling to urge you to remove Dorval Carter from his position as CTA board president. Workers are being forced to work excessive hours, settle for unsanitary and unsafe conditions, and are even losing their lives at work. Riders are seeing service continue to worsen and become unreliable with no end in sight. Please help us save the CTA by firing Dorval Carter and replacing him with someone ready to build back a system that works for everyone.”
ALT A phone script for calling Chicago alderpeople which says: “Dear (Alderperson), my name is (NAME) and I am a resident in your ward. I am urging you to call on Mayor Johnson to remove Dorval Carter from his position as CTA board president. Workers are being forced to work excessive hours, settle for unsanitary and unsafe conditions, and are even losing their lives at work. Riders are seeing service continue to worsen and become more unreliable with no end in sight. Please help us save the CTA by firing Dorval Carter and replacing him with someone ready to build back a system that works for everyone.”
17 Apr 2024
Here's how Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson responded when asked if he's considering changes to CTA leadership:
"We continue to evaluate leadership... Dorval Carter is no exception," Johnson responds to @rquinnmyers.
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Fix The CTA Campaign retweeted
16 Sep 2024
Hear from CTA workers about what it is like to work at the CTA! Join us and the @fixthecta_CDSA for our first CTA Worker Forum at West Loop Library on Sunday, October 6th at 2pm. @ATUComm @inthesetimesmag @ChicagosMayor @activetrans @streetsblogchi @NikHunder @Chicago_Reader
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Fix The CTA Campaign retweeted
16 Sep 2024
This is why CTA service will never improve, no matter how many new employees are hired. Until we confront this unpleasant fact, the system will continue to fail.
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Fix The CTA Campaign retweeted
19 Aug 2024
The CTJC stands with all CTA workers and families who are suffering since the suicide of a coworker last week.
The culture of humiliation that CTA management fosters, encourages bullying and intolerance among the workers.
Our union leaders must take a stand against it.
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Fix The CTA Campaign retweeted
3 Jul 2024
Loved our mass transit call last week? Hungry for more ways to connect with comrades across the country and learn about building working class power? Sign up for our newsletter here to see what we've got cooking: actionnetwork.org/forms/buil…
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1 Jul 2024
"Solidarity between transit workers and riders is the key to our power." - Richard M, @PeopleTransit
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1 Jul 2024
Every worker should feel supported in fighting for what's right. We proudly organize arm in arm with CTA workers to make this a reality for everyone! #WorkersDeserveMore
1 Jul 2024
Samantha E from @fixthecta_CDSA is explaining how their chapter made connections with rank and file CTA union workers to support their on-the-ground demands, and build the confidence to organize.
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1 Jul 2024
Starting now!
28 Jun 2024
We can’t win the world we deserve if we throw our fellow workers under the bus. Hear about why DSA chapters across the country are organizing alongside transit workers to win green public transit at our upcoming Mass Transit Call on June 30th at 8pm ET!
actionnetwork.org/events/mas…
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Fix The CTA Campaign retweeted
30 Jun 2024
Today's the day! Get on the train to green public transit and join our Mass Transit Call TODAY, June 30th, at 8pm ET/5pm PT to hear from the transit workers and organizers building the future we deserve.
actionnetwork.org/events/mas…
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23 Jun 2024
We're leaving horrible headways, transit defunding, and bad working conditions in the dust. Learn about how a public transit campaign can transform the lives of both people and planet at our upcoming Mass Transit Call on June 30th, at 8pm ET/5pm PT.
actionnetwork.org/events/mas…
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Fix The CTA Campaign retweeted
17 Jun 2024
Thank you @fixthecta_CDSA for showing your appreciation to the 10k workers that make the system run 24 hours 7 days a week. @cta has never did such an event. The lack of appreciation shows in the low morale once a year for Transit Employee Appreciation Day. #FireDorvalCarter
17 Jun 2024
It's simple: the CTA can only improve when we improve the working conditions of the workers that make it happen. So join us June 22nd at 1pm, to celebrate CTA workers and hear from them about the on-the-ground changes our system needs to thrive!
RSVP Here: tinyurl.com/WorkersBBQ
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17 Jun 2024
It's simple: the CTA can only improve when we improve the working conditions of the workers that make it happen. So join us June 22nd at 1pm, to celebrate CTA workers and hear from them about the on-the-ground changes our system needs to thrive!
RSVP Here: tinyurl.com/WorkersBBQ
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15 Jun 2024
If you want to learn more about public transit campaigns, come to our Building for Power in Mass Transit call on Sunday, June 30th at 8pm ET/5pm PT! actionnetwork.org/events/mas…
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11 Jun 2024
We are calling workers in ATU Lcoal 241/308 to meet and discuss the "unprecedented" and "historic" proposed Contract extension and 4% raise. @fixthecta_CDSA
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Unfortunately, this is standard operating procedure. They have turned our Extra Board (on-call operators) into a scheduled workforce—destroying its original purpose to provide relief to operators who need time off from sickness or other life issues. Of course, the plan will fail.
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It never will. The working conditions are the problem. We work ourselves to death on the front line—literally. Human beings cannot tolerate persistent abuse. We are punished when we get sick. Just that alone destroys any chance for improvement. We need #PaidSickDays
31 May 2024
The CTA has not surpassed pre-pandemic levels for Bus or Rail operators.
Bus Operators - Pre-Pandemic: 3,832 | Apr 2024: 3,712
Rail Operators - Pre-Pandemic: 880 | Apr 2024: 735
Per the CTA's GTFS, weekly Rail trips are reduced 22% and Bus reduced 7%.
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Fix The CTA Campaign retweeted
24 May 2024
When the emergency button is pressed, the lone CTA train operator must stop the train, respond and often walk all the way back to check the situation. That delays the train behind them too. This happens every day, all day. #TwoPersonCrews would allow the train to keep moving.
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Fix The CTA Campaign retweeted
24 May 2024
Comrade @Pabdrelo✊🌹defending TARC before Metro Council. “Councilmember Kramer said ‘the ridership doesn’t match the expense.’ That’s not how this works. Public Transit is a public service. It’s not a business, it’s not here to make money. It is a service the city provides.”👏💯
24 May 2024
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24 May 2024
Thank you to everyone who put on the pressure against this appointment! Hopefully the Mayor will appoint someone with actual transportation experience and finally take our transit system seriously.
24 May 2024
Wow: Mayor Johnson's nominee for a $25K/ year seat on the Regional [Transit] Authority board, who previously admitted he doesn't use CTA much and was unaware of the looming $730M regional transit fiscal cliff, is withdrawing his name from consideration.
chicagotribune.com/2024/05/2…
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Fix The CTA Campaign retweeted
24 May 2024
This man has been responsible for UNJUSTLY FIRING HUNDREDS of CTA workers my union represents. Some have died in poverty from the trauma!
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23 May 2024
Important action to address the risk of a losing our intercity bus terminal. Bus riders need and deserve a terminal and associated services! Chi can do it.
22 May 2024
Today, I filed a resolution with @AldermanLaSpata, to hold a council committee hearing on the potential loss of Chicago’s sole intercity bus terminal at 630 W Harrison. A world-class city deserves a dedicated intercity bus terminal connected to other modes of transit!
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