"It wasn't enough," said Brown, who felt more could have been offered during talks. While the union saw a high turnout with 87% of members voting on the proposed agreement, ATU Local 998 Vice President Michael Brown estimated that up to 7% of those who voted were against the agreement due to remaining concerns about bus operator safety. Some union members say agreement doesn't go far enough to address safety concerns Negotiations take place every three years and are often a flashpoint for the fraught history between MCTS management and union members. There will be slight increases to co-pays and deductibles - but there will be no changes to the health plan in 2023. Percent employee contributions for 20 health care benefits remain at 15%. The contract calls for a 7% pay increase this year, retroactive to April 1, 2022, and 2% increases over the next two years, according to MCTS spokesperson Anna Schryver. "I think this contract shows our commitment to our employees and desire to collaborate with the union." “The company and the union have been working together since March to address wages, health care, security and work/life balance for operators and maintenance employees," said MCTS Interim Managing Director Denise Wandke.
The Milwaukee County Transit System and the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 reached an agreement on a new contract that would address workers' concerns about wages and health care, though some still want better security.Īfter months of talks, the Milwaukee County Transit System and the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 reached an agreement this week on a three-year contract that would address workers' concerns about wages and health care.
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