After nearly two years trying to negotiate a contract, employees of a company that provides transportation for the elderly and disabled have voted to authorize a strike. First Transit, a subsidiary of United Kingdom based First Group, has a contract with TriMet to provide TriMet Lift service in Multnomah County. The 250 employees whose labor First Transit sells to TriMet are members of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 757.
Bargaining is at an impasse. The union has appealed to TriMet to intervene, without success so far.
A mediator is scheduled to meet with the two sides Nov. 21.
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