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Dayton RTA Plans Monday Strike

WYSO | By April Laissle
Published January 6, 2017 at 3:04 PM EST
A trolley bus parked at RTA headquarters in Dayton.
Pat O'Malley, RTA
A trolley bus parked at RTA headquarters in Dayton.

Greater Dayton RTA Bus drivers and mechanics are set to strike on Monday, unless their union can come to an agreement with management before a midnight Sunday deadline.

Credit Pat O'Malley, RTA

Members of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1385 and RTA executives have failed to agree on the terms of a new contract since the expiration of their previous contract back in 2015.  Union representatives say the dispute centers on insurance and wage increase issues.

The two parties plan to meet with a mediator to continue negotiations on Sunday afternoon. If they are still unable to reach an agreement, the union will strike Monday morning, effectively shutting down service.

About 30,000 people use RTA service daily.  RTA officials say customers will be immediately notified if the strike occurs.

 

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April Laissle
April Laissle is a graduate of Ohio University and comes to WYSO from WOUB Public Media in Athens, Ohio where she worked as a weekend host and reporter. There, she reported on everything from food insecurity to 4-H chicken competitions. April interned at KQED Public Radio in San Francisco, where she focused on health reporting. She also worked on The Broad Experience, a New-York based podcast about women and workplace issues. In her spare time, April loves traveling, trying new recipes and binge-listening to podcasts. April is a Florida native and has been adjusting to Ohio weather since 2011.
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