TriMet and the ATU have reached a tentative agreement regarding the hours of service issue for bus operator. While the ATU has issued a news release, there are some inaccuracies. Here are the key provisions: The service day definition for … Continue reading →
Agency asks state to require ATU to stop delays and start the 150-day bargaining period With the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) a “no show” for the third time for scheduled negotiation sessions, TriMet today is filing a complaint with the … Continue reading →
With the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) a ‘no show’ at today’s agreed-upon negotiation session, TriMet has sent its proposal to them and, as committed, posted it on the agency’s external website, trimet.org/newcontract. “We are extremely disappointed that the ATU did … Continue reading →
With less than 24 hours before contract negotiations were set to begin, the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) is attempting to stop the start of negotiations. TriMet is calling on the ATU to proceed with the start of negotiations set for … Continue reading →
TriMet today responded to false claims by the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) that the agency is resisting having its labor negotiations be open meetings. TriMet is committed to transparency and, as a part of negotiated ground rules, will propose to … Continue reading →