MILWAUKEE, WI, September 5, 2019 — Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 998 members voted 84% to reject the latest contract proposal from Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) and authorize a strike if necessary, as determined by the contract negotiation committee. The union will send a letter to MCTS requesting they come back to the bargaining table to resume negotiations.
President of ATU Local 998, James Macon released the following statement:
“It’s time for MCTS to come back to the table and work honestly toward a fair contract that Milwaukee transit workers can accept in good conscience–one that has back pay and common sense security protections for drivers and riders.
“MCTS has been over projecting operating expenses for years to give the illusion of being broke to justify their attack on transit workers and riders.
“Let us be clear. ATU Local 998 members refuse to stand by and let County Executive Chris Abele and MCTS balance their manufactured budget deficit on the backs of transit workers and riders. Transit workers will strike if necessary.” ATU Local 998
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