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Post by Lloyd Dev on Dec 14, 2007 10:51:25 GMT -5
CTA unions say they won't walk out Monday
Beware of a possible CTA walk out by employees on Monday. Contrary to this article, it may still happen.
Stay tuned...
December 14, 2007 BY MONIFA THOMAS Transportation Reporter One day after threatening to stage a 24-hour walkout Sunday night, the CTA's unions say they've called it off to give legislators more time to come up with a funding solution for mass transit.
The unions had a change of heart after meeting last night with a coalition of ministers who urged them to reconsider, said Rick Harris, president of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 308, which represents CTA rail operators.
“We have decided not to pursue this further,” Harris said this morning. “We decided that we never wanted to put any detriment on the commuters, particularly in minority neighborhoods that rely on the CTA.”
Still, Harris said, “I’m not saying there won’t be any action in the future. But we’re trying to give legislators the ample time that they claim they need to get this done.”
The ministers group, Pastors’ United for Change, will hold a news conference at 10 a.m. today at Bethlehem Star Church, 9231 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
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Post by G. Anthony aka Jam Master K on Dec 16, 2007 5:10:30 GMT -5
We still may have to buss a move on monday! lol.
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Post by Lloyd Dev on Dec 17, 2007 16:09:52 GMT -5
We still may have to buss a move on monday! lol. It didn't happen. Oh well... ;D
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