Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998

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ATU Local 998 Challenges MCTS 2020 ‘Budget Hole’ Projection
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ATU Local 998 Challenges MCTS 2020 ‘Budget Hole’ Projection

Preliminary investigation points to millions of over projected MCTS operating expenses since 2015

Way To Go, County Board!
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Way To Go, County Board!

For too long, workers and community members have been shut out of the MCTS leadership.

Transit Workers Union Announces Milwaukee Streetcar Labor Peace Agreement
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Transit Workers Union Announces Milwaukee Streetcar Labor Peace Agreement

The private agreement ensures that workers running the streetcar system will be able to join the transit union.

Breaking News! Contract Ratified by 81% of ATU Local 998 Members
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Breaking News! Contract Ratified by 81% of ATU Local 998 Members

ATU Local 998 president James Macon released this statement.

Milwaukee Transit Riders and Workers Call on County to Restore Transit Funding
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Milwaukee Transit Riders and Workers Call on County to Restore Transit Funding

The organizations also call on the county to address job and education access in Milwaukee by funding service for route 80X

Milwaukee Transit Workers Reject MCTS Proposal
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Milwaukee Transit Workers Reject MCTS Proposal

The union has sent a letter to MCTS requesting they come back to the bargaining table to resume negotiations.

Milwaukee Transit Workers to Vote on MCTS Proposal Tomorrow
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Milwaukee Transit Workers to Vote on MCTS Proposal Tomorrow

“This proposal doesn’t make sense for our members or for Milwaukee riders.”