SORTA - Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority
07/23/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/23/2024 14:37
Metro, Transit Union Sign New Three-Year Labor Contract
The new contract offers increased wages and benefits and strengthens the Metro and Union Partnership.
Cincinnati-
Metro and the Amalgamated Transit Union Local (ATU) 627 have successfully negotiated and approved a new three-year labor contract. This new agreement offers increased wages and benefits for Metro's dedicated fixed-route union staff, which includes bus operators, maintenance workers, and associated support staff. "Metro's operators and mechanics are the backbone of our system, which serves the community every day," said Darryl Haley, General Manager and CEO of Metro. "This new contract recognizes the dedication and hard work of our team members and helps continued efforts to attract the very best as we build our talent in this fiercely competitive labor market." Metro and ATU Local 627 have a long-standing history of collaboration and cooperation, and this new contract further strengthens that partnership. Through initiatives within the new agreement, Metro aims to attract and retain highly skilled employees, ensuring the continued delivery of safe and reliable transportation services. "We are proud to have reached this agreement, which will not only benefit hardworking employees but also contribute to the overall success of Metro," said Frank Harper, President of ATU Local 627. "This contract recognizes the importance of our union members and the vital role they play in serving the community." The new contract is a testament to Metro's commitment to its employees and the community it serves. By investing in its workforce, Metro is investing in the future of transportation in the Cincinnati region. Among the contract highlights are:
Metro and the Amalgamated Transit Union Local (ATU) 627 have successfully negotiated and approved a new three-year labor contract. This new agreement offers increased wages and benefits for Metro's dedicated fixed-route union staff, which includes bus operators, maintenance workers, and associated support staff. "Metro's operators and mechanics are the backbone of our system, which serves the community every day," said Darryl Haley, General Manager and CEO of Metro. "This new contract recognizes the dedication and hard work of our team members and helps continued efforts to attract the very best as we build our talent in this fiercely competitive labor market." Metro and ATU Local 627 have a long-standing history of collaboration and cooperation, and this new contract further strengthens that partnership. Through initiatives within the new agreement, Metro aims to attract and retain highly skilled employees, ensuring the continued delivery of safe and reliable transportation services. "We are proud to have reached this agreement, which will not only benefit hardworking employees but also contribute to the overall success of Metro," said Frank Harper, President of ATU Local 627. "This contract recognizes the importance of our union members and the vital role they play in serving the community." The new contract is a testament to Metro's commitment to its employees and the community it serves. By investing in its workforce, Metro is investing in the future of transportation in the Cincinnati region. Among the contract highlights are:
- Increased wages of 13% over three years.
- Improvements to operator work schedules.
- Improved vacation for employees.
- A new partnership with the ATU on Metro's Joint Maintenance Training Committee.