Charter bus firm would rather give up contract than operate union Jan 2, 2019 When drivers voted to unionize, MTR Western terminated its contract to run Columbia County’s CC Rider transit service.
Transit union cries foul as TriMet contracts out shuttle service for its own drivers Jan 2, 2019 Is Oregon’s largest transit agency incapable of operating a single shuttle bus? You might think so given a recent TriMet board action.
New TriMet Lift contracts raise wages up to $3.91 an hour Oct 31, 2018 Problems with bathroom breaks and rider wait times are still unresolved.
Union nemesis retires at TriMet Oct 31, 2018 “I wished him well … and told him to stay away from ATU,” said union president Shirley Block.
Bus drivers unionize at Columbia County’s CC Rider Oct 4, 2018 Low pay is the biggest issue for drivers who provide bus service between Clatskanie, Rainier, St. Helens, Scappoose, and Vernonia.
North coast bus drivers unionize Aug 22, 2018 A group of 20 underpaid drivers and mechanics in Astoria and Warrenton Oregon have joined ATU Local 757.
Special ed bus drivers ratify long-delayed contract with Portland Public Schools Aug 21, 2018 The new agreement raises starting pay to $18.50 an hour — up from $16.25 currently.
Union-backed coalition pushes bold vision for Broadway corridor project Aug 21, 2018 Redevelopment of the 32-acre downtown site will set the tone for what kind of city Portland will be.
Columbia Area Transit in Hood River signs first union contract with ATU Local 757 Aug 20, 2018 The agreement provides an immediate 10 percent raise followed by three annual raises totaling 8.7 percent over the life of the four-year agreement.
Incumbent slate re-elected at ATU Local 757 Jul 3, 2018 At the top of the slate, Shirley Block was re-elected with 55 percent of the vote, outpolling four challengers.
