Bus Union Authorizes a Strike
The union votes no on MCTS' final contract offer, gives leadership power to call strike.
Sep 6th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Bus Union Threatens Strike By Friday
Union leader predicts a strike, but some workers likely to favor contract being offered.
Sep 5th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Bus Union’s Budget Claims Disputed
Its claim that MCTS has big annual surpluses misrepresents the budget, comptroller says.
Sep 4th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Abele Urges Bus Drivers to Settle Contract
Union and county transit system have been in contract fight for 18 months.
Aug 30th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
An Open Letter From County Executive Chris Abele to ATU Leadership
This contract provides a 2 percent raise upon contract signing, with another 1.1 percent raise on April 1, 2020.
Aug 29th, 2019 by County Executive Chris Abele
ATU Local 998 Challenges MCTS 2020 ‘Budget Hole’ Projection
Preliminary investigation points to millions of over projected MCTS operating expenses since 2015
Aug 29th, 2019 by Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998
Way To Go, County Board!
For too long, workers and community members have been shut out of the MCTS leadership.
Jul 11th, 2019 by Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998
Abele’s Power Over County Transit Targeted
Proposal gives county supervisors and employees more power over county bus system.
Jul 11th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Group Pushes Higher Wheel Tax for Transit
Higher vehicle licensing fee pushed as County Transit System considers 10% budget cut.
May 23rd, 2019 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Transit System Plans 10% Service Cut
"Out of local funding options” says MCTS leader. Union pressed for benefit givebacks.
May 8th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Bus 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 Kilmer
Bus Drivers’ Union Fights New Contract
Transit system cites $6 million deficit, wants workers to pay more for health care.
Mar 7th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
