Negotiations between the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) and the union representing its drivers, mechanics, and other workers faced a setback on Friday when the union overwhelmingly rejected a proposed one-year contract.
The Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 998 voted 91% against the contract, just weeks after its members expressed a strong willingness to strike, with a vote showing 98% support for potential work stoppage.
For many transit riders, the idea of a strike raises significant concerns…