Transit Worker Safety & Security: Impact on Recruitment, Retention, & Employee Morale

Media coverage of transit worker assaults and security incidents impact our industry’s perception in the communities we serve and may deter those who are interested in pursuing career opportunities. Organizations with a reputation of valuing and prioritizing employee health, safety, and well-being are more likely to attract and retain talent in today’s workplace. This 90-minute webinar will highlight successful strategies, resources, and tools that help workers feel safe and secure at work, both physically and emotionally. 

Panelists:

• Trish Collins - Chair, APTA Labor and Employee Relations Subcommittee, Director of Human Resources, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA)
• George Fields, Vice Chair, APTA Labor and Employee Relations Subcommittee, Deputy General Manager - Human Resources, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA)
• Troy Jackson - Director, Transportation Safety Institute (TSI)
• Jamaine Gibson – Director of Apprenticeship and Mentorship Programs, Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU)
• Sonya Morrison – Chief People Officer, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)
• Tricia Prince – Training and Development Coordinator, Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority