CTA program that helps ex-offenders set to expire soon

Thursday, December 29, 2016
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The CTA said a program to help ex-offenders and others find jobs will expire if it can't reach a deal with the unions.

The program is called the Second Chance Program. According to the CTA, it has helped hundreds of people learn skills and find work.
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CTA president Dorval Carter said if a deal isn't reached, some employees could lose their jobs.

"Nobody would give me a chance with my background. But CTA did. And I'm greatly appreciative of the chance that they gave me," Briana Thomas, Second Chance graduate, said.
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ABC 7 was unable to reach anyone from the Amalgamated Transit Unions for comment. But according to a published report, they want the Second Chance apprentices to be paid more.
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