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Transit Union Gives Leader Strike Authority

MCTS is facing a budget deficit, political blowback and, now, labor unrest.

MCTS Will Fix Budget With Federal Funds

Which means it will hit fiscal cliff in 2026. Transit officials grilled about budget hole.

Due To Deficit, MCTS Considering Hiring Freeze

But that could make it more difficult to deliver scheduled service of buses.

Facing Transit Deficit, Supervisors Target Free Riders

Big problem with cheaters. MCTS data suggests one in four riders evade payment.

Negotiations Break Down Between MCTS, Union

Transit union says MCTS not negotiating in good faith.

How Should MCTS Spend $35,000?

Bus drivers union at odds with transit system over safety.

Milwaukee Art Museum Brings Internationally Acclaimed Artist Robert Longo’s Monumental, Hyperrealistic Drawings to the Midwest

The artist’s first solo exhibition in the region in more than three decades, Robert Longo: The Acceleration of History presents work from the past 10 years of his career.

Hovde’s Lowlight Reel: The Worst Eric Hovde Moments From This Week

Crowley, Transit Officials Oppose ‘Transit Rangers’ Backed By Drivers

Board fails to get administration buy-in for transit rangers, pitting union against Crowley and MCTS.

Task Force Makes Recommendations for Security on Buses

Should security officers work for county or the transit system? Report doesn't take a stand.

Transit Union Rallies for Security, Funding

Union demands protection for transit funding. 'We have to fight vigorously.'

Union Pushes MCTS To Diversify Management

Union leaders say they've seen progress, but challenge MCTS to do more.

County Could Replace Private Firm With Deputies or Transit Rangers

Transit Security Task Force moving toward recommending replacement of current private security firm.

MCTS Makes Changes to Transit Security

MCTS, after union's repeated prodding, pursuing charges against people that assault bus drivers.

Supervisor Coggs-Jones Thanks Residents for Sharing Their Experiences with the Transportation and Transit Committee

Transit Union Rallies for Fair Contract

Union has authorized a strike while declining "final" offer from MCTS.

MCTS and Transit Union Will Resume Contract Negotiations in November

Transit union has rejected a contract offer, authorized a strike.

MCTS Bus Drivers Authorize A Strike

MCTS and union reach impasse over wages, healthcare. Union gives leadership authority to call a strike.

Philomusica Quartet To Perform “Transcendence and Mystery”

Performance Monday at Wisconsin Lutheran College.

MCTS Will Change 9 Bus Routes

Changes based on rider feedback to 2021 system redesign, to achieve still more frequency, and trim less-used routes.

Vos Task Force Deflects Actual Action

Speaker refuses to convene legislature to address policing and racial disparities.

Resolution requiring MPD members to issue business cards to be before the Council

Board Passes Racial Equity Proposal

A response to calls for police reform aimed at courts, sheriff's office, transit system.

Photos Tied to Nooses a “Misguided Attempt” to Start Dialogue, Sheriff Says

Black man trying to start a conversation on the killing of Black people made the nooses found in Riverside Park.

Nooses Hung From Riverside Park Tree

With laminated photos of Blacks killed by cops. Sheriff’s Office is investigating.

Community Activists Discuss Police Reforms

Everything from cutting funds from police budgets to community control over public safety.

The Milwaukee County Human Rights Commissions Denounces Police’s Extrajudicial Killings of Unarmed Black Citizens and the Violent Repression of Protestors

Film About Milwaukee Police Killing Dontre Hamilton is Free this Week

Filmmaker removes fees to watch award-winning documentary.

59 Winning Businesses in Brew City Match

92 percent are run by entrepreneurs of color, 80 percent owned by women.

Transit Union Stages Rally

Calls for contract to include to backpay and driver security measures, and for the restoration of bus routes.

Bus Drivers Union Assails MCTS Leaders

"The fight is on," says union leader, as labor negotiations hit wall over health care coverage.

Bus Drivers’ Union Fights New Contract

Transit system cites $6 million deficit, wants workers to pay more for health care.

County May Study Security Officers for Buses

County committee unanimously approves study, will next go to full board.

County Panel Nixes Bus Fare Crackdown

Sebring wants enforcement against those who don’t pay fare. Committee defeats it on 3-2 vote.