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Bus Driver Tests Positive for COVID-19
Transit union calls for personal protective equipment for operators. MCTS says drivers protected by shield.
Mar 20th, 2020 by Graham KilmerThursday Transit Strike Averted
Transit union will vote on contract offer from MCTS.
Nov 7th, 2019 by Graham KilmerTransit Union Stages Rally
Calls for contract to include to backpay and driver security measures, and for the restoration of bus routes.
Sep 22nd, 2019 by Graham KilmerBus Union Authorizes a Strike
The union votes no on MCTS' final contract offer, gives leadership power to call strike.
Sep 6th, 2019 by Graham KilmerAbele Urges Bus Drivers to Settle Contract
Union and county transit system have been in contract fight for 18 months.
Aug 30th, 2019 by Corrinne HessTransit Negotiations Over, What’s Next?
MCTS makes its best and final offer. Union must accept it or go on strike.
Aug 13th, 2019 by Graham KilmerAbele’s Power Over County Transit Targeted
Proposal gives county supervisors and employees more power over county bus system.
Jul 11th, 2019 by Graham KilmerBus Drivers Union Assails MCTS Leaders
"The fight is on," says union leader, as labor negotiations hit wall over health care coverage.
Apr 15th, 2019 by Graham KilmerBus Drivers’ Union Fights New Contract
Transit system cites $6 million deficit, wants workers to pay more for health care.
Mar 7th, 2019 by Graham KilmerCounty May Study Security Officers for Buses
County committee unanimously approves study, will next go to full board.
Jan 24th, 2019 by Graham KilmerShould County Operate Streetcar?
Board members push -- belatedly -- for county transit to operate streetcar.
Mar 8th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneBus System Will Go Paperless
Paper transfers and tickets are gone, but the union is still upset.
Jan 14th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene