Trailer
Synopsis
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.
When the City puts Anthony and the driver's jobs out to bid, a tense atmosphere erupts as non-union 'replacement drivers' start crossing the picket lines.
The striking workers, who receive only $150 a week are forced to take stock of their own lives. Anthony worries he might have to delay his retirement. Donna, a matron, and her daughter are forced to move out of their apartment due to financial difficulty. Albert, a driver from Howard Beach who lost his home in Hurricane Sandy, depends on his full time employment to survive while he deals with insurance companies and FEMA.
As the strike drags on, many workers fear they will have to leave their Unionized jobs in order to support their families.
Technical Specs
TRT 45mins | COLOR | HD 16:9 | Stereo Mix
on IMDB: Under The Bus, A Documentary Film
© 2013