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RFTA board approves funds for new contract

Aspen Public Radio
Published December 10, 2015 at 5:28 PM MST
Roaring Fork Transportation Agency

Following successful contract negotiations with the bus drivers’ union, the RFTA board passed its 2016 budget yesterday.

It takes into account operating expenses for a restructure of drivers’ wages. Reporter Alycin Bektesh spoke with Union President Ed Cortez, Vice President Michael Hutton, and RFTA CEO Dan

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Amalgamated Transit Union local 1774 President Ed Cortez

Blankenship following the budget meeting. Blankenship begins by commenting on working with the union over the week-long negotiation process.
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