Transport Workers Union Seeks Restraining Order Against NYPD, MTA After "Occupy Wall Street" Arrests

[Earth_First]

In support of the ongoing "Occupy Wall Street" protest, the Transport Workers Union is going to court to stop its drivers from being required to transport arrested demonstrators.

Local 100 is seeking a restraining order against the police department and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

"Our operators are not there to transport folks that are arrested, particularly innocent folks that are arrested. That's particularly appalling to Local 100," said John Samuelsen, president of Local 100.

In response, MTA officials said the authority has a long history of cooperating with the police department and other law enforcement agencies when they have transportation needs.

http://www.ny1.com/content/top_stories/148282/transport-workers-union-seeks-restraining-order-against-nypd--mta-after--occupy-wall-street--arrests

[Ruby the Liberal]

1. Has this ever been tried by the union?

Interestinger and interestinger.

[Leopolds Ghost]

2. This is what solidarity means folks!

At some point you push people far enough to realize that anyone who is against the Wall St regime is on their side.