Milwaukee County bus drivers voting on three-year contract proposal Wednesday
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County bus drivers will vote on a three-year contract proposal on Wednesday, October 21st.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County bus drivers will vote on a three-year contract proposal on Wednesday, October 21st.
MCTS, bus drivers union reach tentative agreement on 3-year contract
MILWAUKEE -- After months of negotiations and even a brief strike, officials with Milwaukee County Transit System say they have reached a tentative agreement for a three-year contract with the bus drivers union, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998."We did come to an agreement.
MILWAUKEE -- After months of negotiations and even a brief strike, officials with Milwaukee County Transit System say they have reached a tentative agreement for a three-year contract with the bus drivers union, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998."We did come to an agreement.
Latest: MCTS officials agree to remove part-time provision from bus drivers' contract proposal
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System officials are asking that members of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998, the Milwaukee County bus drivers union, vote again on a new contract.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System officials are asking that members of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998, the Milwaukee County bus drivers union, vote again on a new contract.
Rejected: 92% of MCTS bus drivers union members vote "no" on latest contract
MILWAUKEE -- Leaders of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998, the MCTS bus drivers union, said on Monday evening, October 5th union members voted to REJECT the latest contract being offered by Milwaukee County.
MILWAUKEE -- Leaders of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998, the MCTS bus drivers union, said on Monday evening, October 5th union members voted to REJECT the latest contract being offered by Milwaukee County.
Vote expected Monday: MCTS bus drivers union members to approve or reject new contract
MILWAUKEE -- A vote is scheduled for Monday, October 5th on a proposed new contract for Milwaukee County Transit System bus drivers.
MILWAUKEE -- A vote is scheduled for Monday, October 5th on a proposed new contract for Milwaukee County Transit System bus drivers.
Vote coming Monday: Bus drivers union leaders urge members to vote "no" on new contract
MILWAUKEE -- Leaders of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998, the MCTS bus drivers union, are encouraging members to vote "no" on a new contract.
MILWAUKEE -- Leaders of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998, the MCTS bus drivers union, are encouraging members to vote "no" on a new contract.
Vote pushed back: Union leaders say bus drivers to vote on latest contract offer Oct. 5th
MILWAUKEE -- The members of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 will not vote on the latest contract offer from the Milwaukee County Transit System until Monday, October 5th.
MILWAUKEE -- The members of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 will not vote on the latest contract offer from the Milwaukee County Transit System until Monday, October 5th.
"He should get his job back:" MCTS releases video showing fight involving bus driver, passengers
MILWAUKEE -- The video is startling.
MILWAUKEE -- The video is startling.
"Nearly unanimous:" Bus drivers union leaders to announce results of 'no confidence' vote on Abele
MILWAUKEE -- Leaders of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998, the Milwaukee County Transit System bus drivers union, announced the results of a "no confidence" vote for Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele on Thursday evening, September 24th.
MILWAUKEE -- Leaders of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998, the Milwaukee County Transit System bus drivers union, announced the results of a "no confidence" vote for Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele on Thursday evening, September 24th.
Bus driver fired over altercation with passengers: "They was spitting at each other for a minute"
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver is fired after video surfaces on Facebook showing him punching a passenger in the street.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver is fired after video surfaces on Facebook showing him punching a passenger in the street.
MCTS spokesman: ATU Local 998 leaders request formal contract proposal for vote
MILWAUKEE -- Contract negotiations continue between the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) and the MCTS bus drivers union, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998.
MILWAUKEE -- Contract negotiations continue between the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) and the MCTS bus drivers union, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998.
"It felt good doing a good deed:" Milwaukee bus driver's act of kindness goes a long way
MILWAUKEE -- Sometimes the simplest acts can be the most memorable.
MILWAUKEE -- Sometimes the simplest acts can be the most memorable.
Making progress: MCTS, bus drivers union close in on contract agreement
MILWAUKEE -- Contract negotiations between the Milwaukee County Transit System and the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 are apparently making progress toward an agreement.Officials with the county said on Friday, August 21st that both sides are reviewing and considering a variety of options and proposals.Both side will be back at the bargaining table on September 3rd to try and reach a deal.
MILWAUKEE -- Contract negotiations between the Milwaukee County Transit System and the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 are apparently making progress toward an agreement.Officials with the county said on Friday, August 21st that both sides are reviewing and considering a variety of options and proposals.Both side will be back at the bargaining table on September 3rd to try and reach a deal.
Contract negotiations: MCTS officials, union leaders to sit down with federal mediator August 21st
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System officials said Monday, August 10th MCTS and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 (ATU) continue to make progress toward a contract agreement.According to MCTS, bus drivers' union officials and MCTS officials are reviewing and considering a variety of options and proposals.The parties will resume negotiations with the assistance of a federal mediator on Friday, August 21st in an effort to reach an agreement on a contract.In late July, supporters of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998, the MCTS bus drivers union, protested with a camel outside Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele's condo -- saying they're still upset over the contract dispute that led to a three-day strike in early July.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System officials said Monday, August 10th MCTS and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 (ATU) continue to make progress toward a contract agreement.According to MCTS, bus drivers' union officials and MCTS officials are reviewing and considering a variety of options and proposals.The parties will resume negotiations with the assistance of a federal mediator on Friday, August 21st in an effort to reach an agreement on a contract.In late July, supporters of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998, the MCTS bus drivers union, protested with a camel outside Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele's condo -- saying they're still upset over the contract dispute that led to a three-day strike in early July.
Contract talks: Bus driver's union, Milwaukee County make progress toward four-year agreement
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- It appears the bus driver's union and Milwaukee County are indeed working closer to a new contract for the drivers.On Thursday afternoon, July 30th, the Milwaukee County Transit System and the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 said in a joint statement that progress was made toward a four-year agreement.MCTS indicated it presented a comprehensive proposal which the union will be reviewing and considering.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- It appears the bus driver's union and Milwaukee County are indeed working closer to a new contract for the drivers.On Thursday afternoon, July 30th, the Milwaukee County Transit System and the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 said in a joint statement that progress was made toward a four-year agreement.MCTS indicated it presented a comprehensive proposal which the union will be reviewing and considering.
"I want a fair contract:" MCTS bus drivers union protests outside County Executive Abele's home
MILWAUKEE -- If you were in downtown Milwaukee on Wednesday afternoon, July 22nd, you may have noticed a giant camel on Old World Third Street.Supporters of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998, the MCTS bus drivers union, protested with that camel outside Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele's condo -- saying they're still upset over the contract dispute that led to a three-day strike in early July.Drivers walked off the job at 3 a.m. July 1st and began picketing at the Milwaukee County Transit System garages after contract negotiations between union leaders and transit officials broke down.
MILWAUKEE -- If you were in downtown Milwaukee on Wednesday afternoon, July 22nd, you may have noticed a giant camel on Old World Third Street.Supporters of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998, the MCTS bus drivers union, protested with that camel outside Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele's condo -- saying they're still upset over the contract dispute that led to a three-day strike in early July.Drivers walked off the job at 3 a.m. July 1st and began picketing at the Milwaukee County Transit System garages after contract negotiations between union leaders and transit officials broke down.
Transit union leaders say contract negotiations will resume with MCTS officials on July 30th
MILWAUKEE -- In a statement issued to FOX6 News, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 leaders say they'll meet with Milwaukee County Transit officials on July 30th -- as contract negotiations pick back up.Roughly 750 MCTS bus drivers walked off the job at 3 a.m. on July 1st and began picketing at the Milwaukee County Transit System garages after contract negotiations between union leaders and transit officials broke down.The strike lasted until 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 4th.On Wednesday, July 15th, Local 998 President James Macon addressed rumors that another strike was in the works."There's a lot of rumors out there that we are planning on going on another job stoppage again.
MILWAUKEE -- In a statement issued to FOX6 News, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 leaders say they'll meet with Milwaukee County Transit officials on July 30th -- as contract negotiations pick back up.Roughly 750 MCTS bus drivers walked off the job at 3 a.m. on July 1st and began picketing at the Milwaukee County Transit System garages after contract negotiations between union leaders and transit officials broke down.The strike lasted until 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 4th.On Wednesday, July 15th, Local 998 President James Macon addressed rumors that another strike was in the works."There's a lot of rumors out there that we are planning on going on another job stoppage again.
"It's possible:" Bus drivers union president addresses rumors another strike is in the works
MILWAUKEE -- The president of the bus drivers union, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998, spoke on Wednesday, July 15th about some rumors that have been floating around.The bus drivers conducted a strike which left all county buses parked for three days -- and ended on July 4th.On Wednesday, union president James Macon addressed rumors that another strike was in the works."There's a lot of rumors out there that we are planning on going on another job stoppage again.
MILWAUKEE -- The president of the bus drivers union, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998, spoke on Wednesday, July 15th about some rumors that have been floating around.The bus drivers conducted a strike which left all county buses parked for three days -- and ended on July 4th.On Wednesday, union president James Macon addressed rumors that another strike was in the works."There's a lot of rumors out there that we are planning on going on another job stoppage again.
MCTS now reimbursing passengers with passes in wake of bus drivers strike
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is now issuing reimbursements for passengers who had active 7-day or 31-day passes during last week’s three-day strike by the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 998.Reimbursement InfoM•CARD holders:
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is now issuing reimbursements for passengers who had active 7-day or 31-day passes during last week’s three-day strike by the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 998.Reimbursement InfoM•CARD holders:
Some riders pleased with MCTS 'free day' Monday, others say it doesn't make up for three-day strike
MILWAUKEE -- MCTS bus rides were free on Monday, July 6th -- as an effort to thank riders for their patience as drivers took part in a 72-hour strike beginning last week.
MILWAUKEE -- MCTS bus rides were free on Monday, July 6th -- as an effort to thank riders for their patience as drivers took part in a 72-hour strike beginning last week.