The Amalgamated Transit Union Local 689 has filed suit against Metro calling for strict enforcement of wage raises awarded by the company. In a contract settled last week, ATU members were awarded three consecutive annual raises of 3%. Nearly 8,000 workers are covered by the agreement. The suit has been filed in a Maryland court and asks for 'confirmation and enforcement' of the wage raises - Local 689 president Jackie Jeter says it is "sad" that the union must go to court for something so clear-cut. However, the transit agency alleges that the arbitration panel was negligent of its 'duty' to ensure that awards which exceeded company funds were not given out.
See "Metro union files suit", Lena H. Sun, The Washington Post, November 9, 2009