MN: Metro Transit Workers Threaten Super Bowl Strike

Nov. 13, 2017
A crowd of frustrated transit workers gathered at the Minneapolis Convention Center Sunday morning to vote on a new contract and the possibility of the strike.

MINNEAPOLIS - Metro Transit workers are threatening to strike during the Super Bowl.

A crowd of frustrated transit workers gathered at the Minneapolis Convention Center Sunday morning to vote on a new contract and the possibility of the strike.

Union President Mark Lawson says the contract affects nearly 2,500 bus drivers, train operators and support staff.

And it's not only about wages and benefits, he says. Members are also concerned about driver safety.

"This contract does not address that at all," he said.

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