WASHINGTON - Metro workers union Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 689 is holding a meeting on Sunday to decide if union management has clearance from workers to pursue a strike.þþThis comes after a continued dispute over employees being required to work overtime.þþIt is not clear when the vote will be finalized, however, the vote could affect mass transit during an upcoming busy week in DC. The All-Star game is being held on Tuesday at Nationals Park in Southeast DC.þþWhile Metro workers are not allowed to strike, they have been reporting late to work in protest.þþThere were Metro bus service delays on July Fourth, as bus and train operators have been reporting late to work as part of an ÿunauthorized labor actionÿ by their Union.þþMetro says other staff, including qualified managers or supervisors ÿare covering some assignments where possible to support service for customers; however, we are seeing some sporadic delays on Metrobus.ÿþþUnion officials say more than 2,000 members have already cast their vote Sunday and they expect thousands more.þþ
Source: Fox5dc
