Contract talks: Bus driver's union, Milwaukee County make progress toward four-year agreement

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

"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

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

"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

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:

Chris Abele: All Milwaukee County buses will be free on Monday, July 6th

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:

3-day strike comes to an end: MCTS buses back on the road Saturday

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.

Bus strike: Downtown Milwaukee's trolley service to extend service on Friday, July 3rd

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.

"I took a taxi today:" Bus riders affected by transit strike not happy about being stranded

"I took a taxi today:" Bus riders affected by transit strike not happy about being stranded

MILWAUKEE -- The transit strike that began Wednesday, July 1st at 3:00 a.m. and continues through Saturday, July 4th at 3:00 a.m. is forcing bus riders to find alternate ways to go about their lives -- and some people are not too happy about it.

MILWAUKEE -- The transit strike that began Wednesday, July 1st at 3:00 a.m. and continues through Saturday, July 4th at 3:00 a.m. is forcing bus riders to find alternate ways to go about their lives -- and some people are not too happy about it.

Summerfest officials: Bus service stoppage a 'major disruption' ahead of busy holiday weekend

Summerfest officials: Bus service stoppage a 'major disruption' ahead of busy holiday weekend

MILWAUKEE -- It is being called a "work stoppage" by Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 leaders -- and it means no Milwaukee County Transit System bus service effective 3:00 a.m. Wednesday.

MILWAUKEE -- It is being called a "work stoppage" by Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 leaders -- and it means no Milwaukee County Transit System bus service effective 3:00 a.m. Wednesday.

Bus drivers union to hold "work stoppage," service suspended for 72 hours starting at 3 a.m.

Bus drivers union to hold "work stoppage," service suspended for 72 hours starting at 3 a.m.

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) officials say members of Milwaukee County's transit union have called for a strike -- and bus service will be suspended effective 3:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 1st.

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) officials say members of Milwaukee County's transit union have called for a strike -- and bus service will be suspended effective 3:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 1st.