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Domestic violence hotline calls remain steady in pandemic, but are more intense By Irene Snyder Domestic violence hotline calls remain steady in pandemic, but are more ‘intense’ An increased number of calls into domestic violence hotlines are more intense during the COVID-19 pandemic, says the director of Domestic and Sexual Violence at A New Leaf. PHOENIX - Following a number of violent incidents in the Valley, experts are hoping to spread the word about the resources available for domestic violence victims and what may be contributing to the cases. The silent pandemic is what experts are calling the level of domestic violence in the country right now. They say it’s just gotten worse through the COVID-19 pandemic as many are stuck in their homes and/or are experiencing tremendous amounts of stress. ....
Unhappy with their treatment through the COVID-19 pandemic, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1776 members voted no confidence Sunday in Grand Valley Transit General Manager Valdo Lewis. Local 1776 President Judi DeRusha reports that 94% of local chapter members voted no confidence in Lewis to perform his duties. This comes after a comment he made as the union negotiates for higher pay and safer working conditions for its drivers. Negotiations will continue this week with TrasnDev, GVTâs contractor. âOur members have been heroes on the frontlines, providing essential transportation to keep our community moving,â DeRusha said in a press release. She represents the GVT drivers employed by TransDev. ....