Summaries

Scenes from the picket line as Unionized New York City School Bus Drivers battle the City to keep their jobs.

Anthony has driven a school bus in Staten Island, New York for twenty-four years. His plans to retire suddenly grind to a halt when the Union (ATU 1181) goes on strike in response to a contract dispute with the City of New York. The film follows Anthony and his fellow drivers to the picket line, where they find themselves battling harsh winter weather, a media blackout, Union politics and a Mayor who refuses to negotiate.—LTP

Details

Keywords
  • battle
Genres
  • Drama
  • Family
  • Documentary
  • News
Release date Jun 21, 2013
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Ridgewood, Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Box office

Budget $20000

Tech specs

Runtime 46m
Color Color
Sound mix Stereo
Aspect ratio 16:9 HD

Synopsis

Anthony has driven a school bus in Staten Island, New York for twenty-four years. He plans to retire suddenly grind to a halt when the Union (ATU 1181) go on strike in response to a contract dispute with the City of New York. The film follows Anthony and his fellow drivers to the picket line, where they find themselves battling harsh winter weather, a media blackout, Union politics and a Mayor who refuses to negotiate.

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