GATRA Workers to Strike, Service Disruptions Expected

GATRA Workers Go On Strike

A strike is currently underway with workers at the Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority, or GATRA. The Amalgamated Transit Union says that 135 members with Local 1548 out of Plymouth went on strike at 4:30 a.m. Monday. GATRA says there will be service disruptions with limited service on fixed route, ADA Paratransit, and Dial-A-Ride […]

GATRA workers, who serve 30 MA communities, on strike - Boston News, Weather, Sports

Hundreds of transit workers who serve 30 Massachusetts communities are on strike. Union employees picketed outside the headquarters of Greater Attleboro and Taunton Regional Transit Authority in Taunton. The union said both sides have been in talks since June and this strike follows what they called “another subpar offer”. The workers said they are fighting for higher pay and stronger benefits.

GATRA workers to strike, service disruptions expected

TAUNTON, Mass. (WLNE) — Nearly 150 Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA) workers will strike on Sept. 29, according to Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1548, which represents GATRA workers. A spokesperson for the union said on Sunday night that the strike will begin at 4:30 a.m. Monday, citing a lack of progress in contract talks and disrespect by management. Due to the strike, GATRA is advising it’s riders to prepare…

GATRA workers hold strike at company headquarters  – North Star Reporter

More than 135 employees of the Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA) are on strike amid contract negotiations, according to an announcement.  The workers are represented by Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1548-Plymouth. The strike began the morning of Monday, Sept. 29, and workers will stay out until an agreement is reached. The strike […]

GATRA workers set to strike Monday

ATTLEBORO — Upset with a lack of progress in contract talks, over 135 Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority workers will go on strike Monday, their union said Sunday night.