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RFTA contract negotiations begin

Aspen Public Radio
Published November 30, 2015 at 5:33 PM MST
Elise Thatcher
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Aspen Public Radio

Negotiations begin today between the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority management and the union of drivers seeking higher wages.

Aspen Public Radio’s Alycin Bektesh speaks with Amalgamated Transit Union local 1774 President Ed Cortez about his hopes for a new contract. Both parties hope to come to a conclusion within 4 days.

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An extended interview with Ed Cortez, Amalgamated Transit Union local 1774 President
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Ed CortezRoaring Fork Transportation Authority
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