Posted on 06/19/2020 8:58:41 AM PDT by rightwingintelligentsia
PITTSBURGH — Dozens of Port Authority of Allegheny County service routes have been cancelled Friday because of reduced staff due to COVID-19 and the Juneteenth holiday.
A spokesperson for the Port Authority said more than 100 employees are not working because of the coronavirus. That number includes people who do not feel comfortable returning to work or have compromised immune systems.
The spokesperson said some callouts are also likely because of Juneteenth.
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We’ve disposed of Columbus Day celebrating the discovery of America, and we’ve substituted Juneteeththn UGH.
...”Dozens of Port Authority of Allegheny County service routes have been cancelled Friday because of reduced staff due to COVID-19 and the Juneteenth holiday.”
uhhhh - have I missed something....since when did this
“Juneteenth” become a recognized holiday....?? last night?
when....?? what will become the next holiday?...George Floyd Day....I don’t get it....
It’s a union gig.
If there is a reason to not show up for work, they won’t show up for work.
Why does Pittsburgh have a Port Authority? It’s a land-locked city. I just don’t grok the thinking of some people.
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