After disappearing for eleven straight days and ignoring repeated requests by ATU Local 689 to negotiate,
WMATA private contractor Transdev has finally agreed to return to the bargaining table in Lorton, Virginia, where bus drivers have now been on strike for 23 days. Transdev’s return to the bargaining table comes just days after Transdev workers at Fairfax Connector overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike if necessary. “We hope that this time, Transdev will stay at the table until a tentative agreement that is fair and just is reached,” said ATU president John Costa. “Our members care about our riders,” Costa added, noting that thousands of Metrobus riders have been left stranded and their commutes have doubled in length and cost. “It's time,” Costa said, “for Transdev to bargain in good faith.” On today’s labor calendar, there’s a rally for the striking bus drivers tomorrow starting at 11am in Old Town Square, in Fairfax, VA; For complete details go to dclabor.org and click on Calendar. In today’s labor history, on this date in 1881, the founding convention of the Federation of Trades and Labor Unions was held in Pittsburgh. Five years later it changed its name to the American Federation of Labor. Today’s labor quote is by Dallas Cowboys president Tex Schramm, who told National Football League Player's Association executive director Gene Upshaw: “You guys are cattle and we’re the ranchers. And ranchers can always get more cattle.” On November 16, 1982, the National Football League Players Association ended a 57-day strike. Union City Radio is supported by our friends at Union Plus. Are you planning to hit the road for the holidays? Union members can earn free rental days, upgrades and accessories when renting a car with Union Plus Car Rentals, which always includes a union member discount of up to 25% off. Visit unionplus.org/carrental.
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