At TriMet Lift, contracted bus drivers say they want a union Oct 4, 2012 A unit of 166 workers will vote on whether to join ATU Local 757.
Arbitrator sides with TriMet over union Jul 16, 2012 Health care cost was biggest factor; now, future hires will have no pension
Transit union members elect new leadership Jun 22, 2012 Bruce Hansen takes office amid a protracted dispute with TriMet, Local 757’s largest employer.
Occupy TriMet, and fire the general manager, ATU says Apr 6, 2012 An April rally inspired by Occupy Boston is also the kickoff of a local union petition drive.
We are the 99 percent: Unions get behind the Occupy movement Oct 18, 2011 Unions line up in support of Occupy Wall Street as the movement explodes.
They’re baaaack: Eyman, liquor privatization return to Washington ballot Oct 14, 2011 Washington voters decide Nov. 8 whether to privatize liquor stores as Costco proposes.
ATU voices race concerns at TriMet Sep 8, 2011 A report commissioned by the union finds minority employees more likely to be disciplined.
Clerics talk ‘labor’ with ATU Local 757 May 20, 2011 Faith traditions have something to say about labor.
Transit Union dispute with TriMet may not settle until spring 2012 May 6, 2011 A union contract at TriMet which covers 2,000 bus and rail operators, mechanics, and support staff expired Nov. 30, 2009.
Conciliator has TriMet and ATU talking after threat of strike Feb 4, 2011 Amid threats of a wildcat transit strike, a state conciliator on Jan. 28 made headway.
