DeKalb County school bus drivers have now finished their three-day sick out. It started last Thursday as a protest for higher wages, better retirement benefits and improved working conditions.
On the first day, 383 of the district’s 908 drivers didn’t show up for work. Seven were fired as a result of the demonstration.
“We identified and have evidence that they were part of organizing or orchestrating this sick out,” DeKalb County Schools Superintendent Stephen Green said. “Therefore, we have terminated their employment with DeKalb County and they’ve received letters of that effect.”
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