By james art 
The tension between the members of the Transit Union and the transit system of the metropolitan area during the negotiations for a contract was taken on Tuesday.
The members of the Amalgamated Transit Union 1546, carrying bandages to their faces to transmit injuries from cats, were categorical in expressing their powerlessness by the Agency in the Comedian Council on Tuesday night.
Anthony Garland, the International Vice President for ATU 1546, says Daily report This last night was the beginning of a “string of action” that the transit union would take to provide the desired salaries for CATS Union workers. He says the strike is still much on the table.
“We hope to avoid such a drastic measure as we know the pain and powerlessness that it can cause our riders, but cats leave the union and its workers without choice in this circle of negotiations while we are fighting for equality and parity of wages, says Garland.
In a statement provided to Daily reportCATS emphasizes its desire to ink a fair contract and avoid a walk.
“We remain committed to negotiating in good faith in order to achieve a fair and fair resolution that serves the best interests of our employees, riders and taxpayers,” the statement said. “While the possibility of strike is a problem, we are focused on finding a quick resolution to prevent any interruptions.”
ATU 1546 is the head of Baton Rouge on AmalgamInternational Labor Organization, which represents employees in the public transport industry. The Union represents cat workers as well as bus operators for First student in central and sugars and Tiger Transit System of LSU Trails TrailsS
ATU 1546 and cats agreed to extend their current employment contract – original to expire on December 31 – through January 31. But the union says the negotiations stagnant.
ATU 1546 President George Decuir on Tuesday said to WAFB-TV This transit workers in Jefferson Parish, New Orleans and Shrevport make about $ 4 or $ 5 more an hour than cat workers.
Last week, 102 of the 106 Union members voted to allow a strike if the agreement that the Union considers to be sufficient was not reached. Earlier, CATS claims that there are no adequate funds to meet Union’s demands. However, the agency maintains that it is committed to finding a common position with the Union.