Events Calendar
In This Section
Most Read Stories
Suitcase causes bomb scare at Akron bus terminal
Akron City Council OKs higher speed on I-77
Chapel Hill isn't rolling right along
Motorcyclist killed, wife injured in Stark County crash
New eateries expand menu of options
Man says he was punched, robbed by 3 people in parking lot
Patrick McManamon: Here's what the Browns should try the rest of the season
Louisville athlete commits to play for Boston College
Family found dead in Ohio home
Blogs:
Pets:
It Takes All Kinds
The Heldenfiles:
Tuesday Notebook
Patrick McManamon:
An interesting thought from a reader
Akron Zips:
Akron vs. Mount Union — Liveblog
Tribe Matters:
Indians announce spring dates
Cleveland Browns:
Mangini doesn't name a quarterback
Kent State Sports:
Flashes interested in another Cincinnati player
Cleveland Cavaliers:
Shaq: It’s All About Winning Championships
Buckeye Blogging:
Buckeyes Roll 100-60 / Season Outlook
Varsity Letters:
Report: Walsh baseball player commits
All Da King's Men:
More On The Fort Hood Jihadist
Blog of Mass Destruction:
Simply Incapable of Telling The Truth
Akron Law Café:
Health Care Financing Reform: (63) Commonwealth Fund Report on Primary Care
See Jane Style:
Muffle Your Muffler
Car Chase:
Clock Tender- Extending the Life of Collector Car Clocks
Let's Talk Real Estate:
Rumors: Akron Starbucks Closing
Ohio Travels with Betty:
Jack is looking for a trip to Southern Ohio the week of November 16.
Sound Check:
Aeromsith looking for new singer as Steven Tyler contemplates solo career
HRLite House:
Personal Rant – Why People Do Not Live in Northeast Ohio
Akron Gamer:
Video: 'Modern Warfare 2' hits the streets
Union drivers could strike on Monday; federal mediator in the wings
By Jim Carney
Beacon Journal staff writer
Published on Saturday, Aug 23, 2008
No new negotiations are scheduled this weekend in a labor dispute at the Portage Area Regional Transit Authority.
However, W. Frank Hairston, marketing/customer service/EEO director, said a federal mediator has asked both sides to keep Sunday open.
On Aug. 15, the Ohio Association of Public School Employees Local 37 filed a 10-day strike notice with the State Employee Relations Board.
A strike could begin Monday, the first day of classes at Kent State University, where union drivers transport about 5,700 students a day.
Hairston said the transit authority has offered to meet with the union before the strike deadline.
''We're hoping they want to sit down at the table,'' Hairston said.
On Thursday, the union filed an unfair labor practice charge against PARTA, based on the agency's conduct at the negotiation table.
Trina Molnar, OAPSE field representative, said the union and PARTA have been at an impasse for more than a year.
The union, which represents 55 to 65 drivers, is trying to get its first labor contract with the bus agency, Molnar said.
PARTA, based in Kent, provides transportation to about 7,700 people a day.
PARTA drivers are paid between $8 and $14.05 an hour, Hairston said. The agency has proposed a three-year contract with a 3 percent raise the first year and 2.25 percent raises in the next two years, Hairston said.
Jim Carney can be reached at 330-996-3576 or jcarney@thebeaconjournal.com.
No new negotiations are scheduled this weekend in a labor dispute at the Portage Area Regional Transit Authority.
Get the full article here.
Comments
Click here to post your comments
