"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.
Chris Abele: All Milwaukee County buses will be free on Monday, July 6th
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced on Friday, July 3rd that all MCTS buses will be free on Monday, July 6th.Monday will be the first weekday since the conclusion of the drivers’ union strike that is stranding tens of thousands of people who rely on MCTS to get to work, school, and doctor appointments.In a news release, Abele said the following:
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced on Friday, July 3rd that all MCTS buses will be free on Monday, July 6th.Monday will be the first weekday since the conclusion of the drivers’ union strike that is stranding tens of thousands of people who rely on MCTS to get to work, school, and doctor appointments.In a news release, Abele said the following:
Back in service: MCTS drivers return to work early 4th of July holiday
MILWAUKEE -- The buses are back!
MILWAUKEE -- The buses are back!
3-day strike comes to an end: MCTS buses back on the road Saturday
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County bus drivers wrapped up the third day of their strike -- and returned to work on Saturday, July 4th.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County bus drivers wrapped up the third day of their strike -- and returned to work on Saturday, July 4th.
"It's affecting a lot of people:" Day two of MCTS drivers strike forces bus riders to get creative
MILWAUKEE -- The MCTS bus drivers strike is not stopping everyone from getting to their respective places of employment, but it is encouraging some to get creative.
MILWAUKEE -- The MCTS bus drivers strike is not stopping everyone from getting to their respective places of employment, but it is encouraging some to get creative.
MCTS bus drivers strike, service suspended until 3 a.m. July 4th
MILWAUKEE -- Bus service in Milwaukee County has been suspended.
MILWAUKEE -- Bus service in Milwaukee County has been suspended.
Milwaukee aldermen, Milwaukee County supervisors issue statements on 72-hour bus strike
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds of Milwaukee County union bus drivers are on strike.
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds of Milwaukee County union bus drivers are on strike.
Bus strike: Downtown Milwaukee's trolley service to extend service on Friday, July 3rd
MILWAUKEE -- Downtown Milwaukee’s trolley service, the Milwaukee Trolley Loop presented by VISIT Milwaukee, will extend service on Friday, July 3rd until 11:00 p.m. to accommodate guests attending Summerfest and the U.S. Bank Fireworks.
MILWAUKEE -- Downtown Milwaukee’s trolley service, the Milwaukee Trolley Loop presented by VISIT Milwaukee, will extend service on Friday, July 3rd until 11:00 p.m. to accommodate guests attending Summerfest and the U.S. Bank Fireworks.