mark1447 Posted February 26, 2012 Share #1 Posted February 26, 2012 The company that runs Westchester’s Bee-Line bus system continued contract talks with its drivers and mechanics last week as the current three-year agreement came within days of its end. Jerry D’Amore, president of Liberty Lines, the bus company, said he was optimistic that an agreement would be reached before the contract expires at the end of Wednesday night, but that talks would likely go almost till the end. “This is a very typical negotiation for us,” D’Amore said Friday evening. “We will settle probably on the 29th.” D’Amore and a spokesman for the union representing the employees said they disagreed over the company’s requests that the workers accept a 3-year wage freeze and greater contributions to their health benefits. Jim Gannon, the spokesman for Transit Workers Union Local 100, said the union membership is expected to vote in Yonkers this afternoon to authorize the negotiating committee to call a strike if necessary. He stressed, however, that there are no plans for a job action yet. “That doesn’t mean that they’re going to strike,” he said of the vote. “That means they’ll give the committee the authorization to strike if things really get messy.” The employees went on strike for seven weeks in 2005. But D’Amore said the current negotiations, which began early this month, are proceeding more like the subsequent contract talks in 2009, which drew almost no attention. The contract covers 418 bus drivers and 154 mechanics. More than 100,000 passengers ride the buses each weekday. Continues here: Westchester Bee-Line company, union continue talks; contract ends Wednesday | The Journal News | LoHud.com | LoHud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1447 Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share #2 Posted February 28, 2012 Heres an update to this thread: Bee-Line drivers authorize strike | The Journal News | LoHud.com | LoHud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortline Bus Posted February 28, 2012 Share #3 Posted February 28, 2012 Heres an update to this thread: Bee-Line drivers authorize strike | The Journal News | LoHud.com | LoHud.com So any word on an 'offical' strike date? This action by the union only authroizes a walk out to their management team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted February 28, 2012 Share #4 Posted February 28, 2012 Wow, Bee line ridership is about the same of LIB/NICE (100,000). You learn something new everyday.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amtrak7 Posted February 28, 2012 Share #5 Posted February 28, 2012 The contract expires "midnight Feb 29". Does that mean if no agreement is reached, the strike will start at 0001 Feb 29? Or 0001 Mar 1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1447 Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share #6 Posted February 29, 2012 Talks can continue. But who knows. Now its hitting the news even more.. Westchester County's Bee-Line bus drivers and mechanics authorize strike | 7online.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeLine256 Posted February 29, 2012 Share #7 Posted February 29, 2012 do they always give them a 3 year contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted February 29, 2012 Share #8 Posted February 29, 2012 Executive Board Authorizes Liberty Lines Strike | TWU Local 100 I hope none of you guys depend on Bee Lines... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoSpectacular Posted February 29, 2012 Share #9 Posted February 29, 2012 One word. Wooooooooooooooo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted February 29, 2012 Share #10 Posted February 29, 2012 Executive Board Authorizes Liberty Lines Strike | TWU Local 100 I hope none of you guys depend on Bee Lines... I saw some people standing outside of the building this morning there on Madison as I was walking down the street to head to my office around the corner. Are those guys part of this strike?? :confused: They had what appeared to be some sort of posters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngblaze Posted February 29, 2012 Share #11 Posted February 29, 2012 Executive Board Authorizes Liberty Lines Strike | TWU Local 100 I hope none of you guys depend on Bee Lines... I guess I won't be seeing those beastly Neoplan Artics on the road tomorrow then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortline Bus Posted February 29, 2012 Share #12 Posted February 29, 2012 I saw some people standing outside of the building this morning there on Madison as I was walking down the street to head to my office around the corner. Are those guys part of this strike?? :confused: They had what appeared to be some sort of posters. VG8 don't worry. Only the BXM4c the White Plains-Yonkers-Midtown would be shut down if a strike occurs. I am sure all (correct me i am wrong) of the Yonkers-depot lines i.e The BXM1 BXM 2 BXM3 and BXM18 are unaffected since they are now a Bus company. With that said, can't gurantee they won't be worker slow downs, i.e 'sickouts' in support though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion VII 4 Life Posted February 29, 2012 Share #13 Posted February 29, 2012 I saw some people standing outside of the building this morning there on Madison as I was walking down the street to head to my office around the corner. Are those guys part of this strike?? :confused: They had what appeared to be some sort of posters. TWU and Occupy Wall Street were there earlier to "mic check" a board meeting. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67V6sbvFr8w/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted February 29, 2012 Share #14 Posted February 29, 2012 VG8 don't worry. Only the BXM4c the White Plains-Yonkers-Midtown would be shut down if a strike occurs. I am sure all (correct me i am wrong) of the Yonkers-depot lines i.e The BXM1 BXM 2 BXM3 and BXM18 are unaffected since they are now a Bus company. With that said, can't gurantee they won't be worker slow downs, i.e 'sickouts' in support though. Oh I'm not worried at all... I'm sure the BxM1 BxM2 BxM3 and BxM18 to Riverdale should all be fine. :cool: TWU and Occupy Wall Street were there earlier to "mic check" a board meeting. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67V6sbvFr8w/ Oh God... More Occupy Wall Street folks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTARegional Bus Posted February 29, 2012 Share #15 Posted February 29, 2012 Oh God... More Occupy Wall Street folks... You got to love Democracy. For better or for worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted February 29, 2012 Share #16 Posted February 29, 2012 You got to love Democracy. For better or for worse Ain't that the truth. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r40s 4501 Posted February 29, 2012 Share #17 Posted February 29, 2012 wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted February 29, 2012 Share #18 Posted February 29, 2012 This could have foamer potential, imagine if they make Metro North free (Within their service area) if Bee Line goes on strike?! I would imagine most Bee line customers cannot afford to ride Metro North on a regular basis, I feel for them as the ride on the 20 is a lonnggg ride from The BX to White Pains. And yea people actually ride the route end to end. When they had a G.O with the line a while back, the LIRR was free from Woodside to Flushing, I wonder if Metro North will do something similar for the stations within Bee line's service area. I think most of the BL routes will be covered by Dollar Vans and private owned buses. (Like when Green Lines went on Strike) I'm one of the few people who can say I ridden a MC9 on the Q40! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortline Bus Posted February 29, 2012 Share #19 Posted February 29, 2012 This could have foamer potential, imagine if they make Metro North free (Within their service area) if Bee Line goes on strike?! I would imagine most Bee line customers cannot afford to ride Metro North on a regular basis, I feel for them as the ride on the 20 is a lonnggg ride from The BX to White Pains. And yea people actually ride the route end to end. When they had a G.O with the line a while back, the LIRR was free from Woodside to Flushing, I wonder if Metro North will do something similar for the stations within Bee line's service area. I think most of the BL routes will be covered by Dollar Vans and private owned buses. (Like when Green Lines went on Strike) I'm one of the few people who can say I ridden a MC9 on the Q40! :cool: The did not do it during the last strike in 2005. I doubt they will do it now while we still in tough economic times. I did remember the adding and increasing service on Northern Bronx routes that are near the Yonkers, Mt. Vernon or Pelham Township borders. i.e BX7, BX9, BX10, BX16, BX31, BX34 and BX39. Meaning they add a few more buses and also adding artics to say routes like the BX7 that don't normally use them. That the best that will happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeystoneRegional Posted February 29, 2012 Share #20 Posted February 29, 2012 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1447 Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share #21 Posted March 1, 2012 Who ever changed the title, I appreciate it! I only depend on BL, when head to Westchester a few times during the week, even tho i don't live in there. Hope for the best! Maybe increased Metro-North service, and as mentioned, extra busses, but I don't think free is the way to go or paying commuters on MNCRR would be annoyed as heck... That could work, but won't help for those who live far from a Railroad station. To bad the can't help a little, for routes that cross the border line or near. Such as the BX16 in Pelham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatOne2k Posted March 1, 2012 Share #22 Posted March 1, 2012 Alternatives Bx9 - Bronx/Yonkers border BxM3 - South Broadway/McLean Avenue/Getty Square Bx16 - Bronx/Pelham Manor border, Bronx/Mount Vernon border, Mundy Lane area, upper Boston Road Bx16/Bx31/Bx34 - Bronx/Yonkers border Bx26 - lower Boston Road Bx30 - Boston Road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortline Bus Posted March 1, 2012 Share #23 Posted March 1, 2012 Alternatives Bx9 - Bronx/Yonkers border BxM3 - South Broadway/McLean Avenue/Getty Square Bx16 - Bronx/Pelham Manor border, Bronx/Mount Vernon border, Mundy Lane area, upper Boston Road Bx16/Bx31/Bx34 - Bronx/Yonkers border Bx26 - lower Boston Road Bx30 - Boston Road GreatOne you forget about the BX7 and BX10 at Riverdale Ave/262nd (Mt. Saint Vincent College) as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted March 1, 2012 Share #24 Posted March 1, 2012 wow RE:|yup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatOne2k Posted March 1, 2012 Share #25 Posted March 1, 2012 GreatOne you forget about the BX7 and BX10 at Riverdale Ave/262nd (Mt. Saint Vincent College) as well. I didn't forget, they don't matter since the Bx7 and Bx10 aren't alternatives to the W8. The other routes can provide an alternative for some along other BL routes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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