Category Archives: Labor/Jobs

See Ya, Kaya: The IMPACT on Teachers

This is the third of a three–part series on Kaya Henderson.[Part 1, Part 2] Kaya Henderson stepped down Friday as head of D.C. Public Schools, after serving longer than all but one of her predecessors. Prior to her six years as … Continue reading

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D.C. Taxi Documentary in the Making

D.C.’s taxicab industry and recent credit card mandate are the subject of an upcoming documentary. Filmmaker Julie Espinosa recently released the teaser, which includes footage from The Taxi Link. “Currently there is a lot of confusion surrounding reforms to the D.C. … Continue reading

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The Taxi Link Wraps Up, Struggle Continues

Listen to The Taxi Link’s Season 2 finale: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download mp3 “Even though there have been different issues every week, there were still some fundamental consistencies,” The Taxi Link co-host Tony Norman said on the show’s … Continue reading

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Uber and Allies Up in Arms, Again

The Taxi Link airs Sat. 7-8 pm on WUST 1120 AM. Listen here: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download mp3 The D.C. Taxicab Commission recently voted to exclude smaller cars from the sedan-class of public vehicles for hire. The … Continue reading

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Should Cabbies Choose Their Company?

The Taxi Link airs on WUST 1120 AM. Listen: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download mp3 Should cab drivers be able to freely choose the company they work for? That’s the question a task force created by the Alexandria … Continue reading

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As Smart Meters Go In, VeriFone Is Out as PSP

The Taxi Link airs on WUST 1120 AM. Listen: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download mp3 One of the largest Payment Service Providers has backed out as a PSP, as the deadline for installation of credit card readers in … Continue reading

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Taxi Registrations Open Suddenly, Then Close

The Taxi Link airs on WUST 1120 AM. Listen: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download mp3 Just as suddenly as it was announced, registration for taxi licenses was halted. “Because so many people chose to come here tonight and … Continue reading

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Taxis Hit with Costly Mandates As Unregulated Competitors Move In

The Taxi Link airs on WUST 1120 AM. Listen: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download mp3 With a commission-mandated deadline looming, and a great deal of confusion ensuing, D.C. cab drivers must rush to sign major contracts, some for … Continue reading

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Scrappy Cabbies Take On Multinationals

The Taxi Link airs on WUST 1120 AM. Listen: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download mp3 A scrappy group of Prince George’s cabbies is determined not to go quietly into the night. Instead of being pushed out by several … Continue reading

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DC Water Prefers Green Infrastructure, Despite Uncertainties

By Thomas Hedges – Find his reports at Truthdig.  George Hawkins faced a tough question when he became General Manager of the DC Water and Sewer Authority in 2009. Should DC Water stick to the 2005 federal consent decree, which requires it start … Continue reading

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