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Transit Union, MCTS Reach Agreement
New three-year labor contract hailed by both management and bus drivers union as fair deal.
Nov 29th, 2022 by Graham KilmerTransit Union Rallies for Fair Contract
Union has authorized a strike while declining "final" offer from MCTS.
Nov 17th, 2022 by Graham KilmerTransit Strike Hinges On Next Contract Offer
Union members show up in large numbers at county budget hearing.
Nov 3rd, 2022 by Graham KilmerPolicy Forum Report Shows Sales Tax Critical to Local Government
Report shows a relative financial calm in 2023, but the potential for future budgetary storms.
Oct 17th, 2022 by Graham KilmerTransit System Will Continue to Shrink
Budget cuts beginning in 2023 will soften landing from transit system's fiscal cliff.
Oct 14th, 2022 by Graham KilmerMCTS Bus Drivers Authorize A Strike
MCTS and union reach impasse over wages, healthcare. Union gives leadership authority to call a strike.
Oct 12th, 2022 by Graham KilmerMCTS Working On Bus Security. Again
Number of security incidents has declined but most bus drivers report feeling unsafe.
Sep 7th, 2022 by Graham KilmerMCTS Will Change 9 Bus Routes
Changes based on rider feedback to 2021 system redesign, to achieve still more frequency, and trim less-used routes.
Jun 8th, 2022 by Graham KilmerGoodbye to Freeway Flyers, Festival Service?
Fiscal crisis, labor shortage could mean a permanent end for these transit services.
May 11th, 2022 by Graham KilmerNo MCTS Brewers Bus Line in 2022
Service canceled due to driver shortage.
Apr 22nd, 2022 by Graham KilmerMCTS Suspends Freeway Flyers
Staff shortage causes cancellation of 8 routes. Should return by March, transit system says.
Jan 5th, 2022 by Graham KilmerMCTS Targets Bus Driver Shortage
With bonuses, pay bumps, job fairs and better marketing, but still short of workers.
Sep 8th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer