JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Transportation Authority has finalized a contract with one of its mechanic unions, JTA announced in a statement Sunday.
“The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with International Association of Machinists (IAM) Lodge 112, who voted in favor of a 3-year contract.”
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JTA says for the past several months, it has been engaging in good-faith negotiations with Machinist Lodge 112, a union representing JTA mechanics and some other employees.
JTA sent out this statement on Saturday in response to the negotiations:
“The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) has been engaged in good-faith negotiations with International Association of Machinists (IAM) Lodge 112 for several months. As with all labor negotiations, we cannot comment on ongoing discussions. Fixed-route, BRT and Gameday Xpress services will be uninterrupted. We will update the media as developments warrant. We deeply value our front-line workforce and their significant role in serving the Jacksonville community, and we are optimistic about reaching a mutually beneficial agreement.”
According to the statement, all bus routes and the Gameday Xpress services will continue to run as scheduled for this weekend’s Jaguars game on Sunday Night. They plan to continue running as usual unless stated otherwise.