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Public transportation: Bus strike Pennsylvania, but not just any bus strike.
28/10/09 Hold your horses this is Pittsburg, go to Philadelphia SEPTA strike, particularly if you are going to a game this weekend
12/14/08 Latest news regarding Port Authority of Allegheny County. Voted overwhelmingly 1,243 to 41 by the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 85's drivers and mechanics. Concessions on both sides. Wage increases would increase the top hourly pay to about $25, wage increases will cost the agency about $27.7 million over four years, average pay for drivers, including overtime, is about $50,000.
Workers would pay more in co-pays for doctor's office visits and some prescription drugs. Increased premium contributions will save the agency about $6.7 million over four years, and changes to the health plans offered will save another $4.3 million in that time. Port Authority's health care costs increased from $39.4 million in 2004 to $58.7 million this year. The agency projected running out of cash in 2010 unless changes were made. Pension costs increased from $3.3 million in 2004 to $17.9 million this year.
More people retired than are working. (Sounds familiar, American car workers) The contract includes a provision that locks in the age for retirement eligibility of workers nearing retirement. Any worker retiring before mid-2012 may leave after working 25 years, regardless of age. Next step, Port Authority's nine member board will vote 15 December, 08
11/26/08 No strike for Allegheny County bus drivers. Amalgamated Transit Union Local 85 reached an agreement. No side is talking details. Union members still have to vote to seal up the details. Big relief to all involved.
11/25/08 Still waiting for someone to give.
11/23/08 Sunday. Strike postponed, Union meeting in DC.
11/8/08 Pittsburgh Public Schools said Friday it would have to find buses for 4,135 students who ride authority buses, alter some of our school start times,
Nov 5, Update:- Pittsburgh Public transportation, Bus and Trolley service in Allegheny County, last August drivers accepted contract, now having regrets. Do they really earn $24.25 an hour, with health insurance? New contract due to start December 1. Port Authority is developing a plan to cut bus and T service by 30 percent, with a loss of 24,000 riders. If the Union does a" lock-out" they will receive unemployment compensation. A lockout is a work stoppage in which an employer prevents employees from working. This is different from a strike, in which employees refuse to work in this case won't get paid. To make matters worse the county is holding back its annual subsidy worth a nice $27 million. When they receive this money they then receive another $183 million in state money. How do I get some of this. Add this together, 210 million divided by 220,000 riders. What's that per person? Perhaps we could pool and take large stretch limo's. Beats standing on a cold frigid windy dark night at rush hour waiting for a non existent bus. Or would you rather be in Austin, Texas, 50's, rainy, same Union.
No Port Authority Strike For Now
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) ― There will not be a Port Authority bus drivers strike for now. kdka.com
9/27/08 No Breakthrough In Talks Between Bus, Trolley Operators And Port Authority Of Allegheny, PA allheadlinenews.com
9/4/08 US Port Authority of Allegheny member executive board of the union representing transit workers at the Pittsburgh Port Authority failed to reach a decision today about whether to accept a fact-finder's recommendations to bring about a new labor agreement..post-gazette.com
8/7/08 US, Pittsburgh, The possibility of a strike by the union representing Port Authority bus-trolley operators is getting increased public attention. post-gazette.com
6/30/08 US A contract covering bus and trolley operators for Allegheny County's transit agency is expected to expire at midnight with no new deal in sight.
Pennsylvania Port Authority, bus and trolley strike, Dec 1
2,200 bus and trolley drivers, mechanics and clerks Amalgamated Transit Union Local 85 will vote November 23
Pennsylvania Port Authority, public transportation, serves 220,000 commuters and daily riders. Employees 2,200 drivers, mechanics and clerks, last contract expired June 08. Authority CEO is Steve Bland. Local 85 last went on strike in 1992. The walkout lasted 28 days. Ended up in court. I wonder what the hourly wage was then compared to now? If this happens, car pool. Parking spaces will be limited. What will happen to my pass? Passes will be reimbursed for days lost due to shutdown. Pittsburgh bus strike and Pittsburgh trolley strike.
11/18/08 Per local source:-The local operating agency, Port Authority of Allegheny County, uses a zone fare system. A one-zone,one-way fare is $2.00. A two-zone ride is $2.60. Zone one covers the whole city of Pittsburgh and most near-in suburbs; Zone Two includes the more distant suburbs to the county line. Transfers cost $0.50 extra, but are good for 3 hours in any direction, even opposite the original direction of travel. Weekly/monthly/annual pass holders don't need transfers. A monthly pass costs $75, up from $60 last year.
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