By Doug Cunningham

Bus drivers in Hoboken, New Jersey will go on strike Wednesday. Charles Hall, Jr. is President of RWDSU Local 108 representing the drivers. He says Academy Bus Tours is refusing to pay time and a half for overtime, even though the company makes overtime mandatory. Hall says the union is concerned about those who depend on the bus routes but also wants fairness and respect for bus drivers.

[Charles Hall Jr.]: "We don't want to strike, but the company put us in this position. Our concern in the union--and of these workers--is the community first. But we want Academy to do the right thing. And we ask that they reconsider their hardcore position towards these workers and do the right thing--find an agreement."

Antonio Espanoza is a driver who will strike Wednesday. He says overtime and health insurance issues are important, but simple respect on the job is an issue, too. He says the company doesn’t even allow drivers enough time for bathroom breaks.

[Antonio Espanoza]: "They say that's the way it is and when you go to the bathroom what you have to do is get an empty can or an empty bottle and do your stuff there. I don't think that's fair."