Frustration is growing among Akron Metro RTA drivers and their fellow union staffers who say working conditions have deteriorated to a breaking point, prompting them to consider going on strike.
The Transport Workers Union Local 1, which represents more than 310 bus operators, vehicle service staff and customer care employees, says the dispute centers on safety concerns and fair working conditions.
The union says its members in Akron have not received a pay raise since January 2023…