Amid concerns over rising crime rates in major cities, the head of Chicago's largest transit worker union is calling for the deployment of National Guard troops to help ensure the safety of public transportation systems. This request comes shortly after New York Governor Kathy Hockel sent National Guard troops to assist in combating crime on the subway system in New York City.
The president of the Amalgamated Transit Union 241, representing drivers for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), has expressed the need for additional security measures to protect transit workers and passengers. He highlights the challenges faced by drivers, citing incidents where individuals with criminal backgrounds have posed threats to public safety.
