WATCH LIVE: Baltimore County Officials Set To Announce Plan For Bus Drivers As Other Counties See Changes

TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) —  Baltimore County officials connected Tuesday greeting are acceptable to denote a program for autobus drivers amid a nationwide shortage. The announcement comes connected the heels of a sick-out successful Howard County and unionization successful Anne Arundel County.

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski volition beryllium joined by Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams and BCPS Board Chair Makeda Scott.

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Bus drivers successful Anne Arundel County connected Monday voted 49 to 29 to signifier a national contempt the county’s efforts to appease them. Last week, County Executive Steuart Pittman announced currency incentives, $5,000 for some caller and existent drivers.

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In Howard County, about 80 autobus drivers called successful sick Monday, asking for amended wage and benefits.

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CBSN Baltimore volition unrecorded watercourse the announcement astatine 9:10 a.m. Tuesday 

CBS Baltimore Staff