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Tue Jul 11, 2017, 12:15 AM Jul 2017

Chicago Transit Strike? Article With Video

CHICAGO (WLS) --

Chicago Transit Authority train operators voted to authorize a strike, their union announced Monday, as contentious contract negotiations continue.

In response, CTA management claims that the union does not have the right to strike.

Working without a contract for 18 months, train operators have apparently had enough. Amalgamated Transit Union Local 308 is hoping a preliminary strike vote will put some pressure on negotiations with the CTA.

"We do not want to cause the city a heart attack, but our patience has worn out. Our anger is growing," said Kenneth Franklin, president of ATU Local 308.


Full Article: http://abc7chicago.com/traffic/cta-train-operators-vote-in-favor-of-strike/2201349/

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