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"...probable cause for an arrest warrant. Upon Cornelius' arrest, StarTran, which manages Cap Metro drivers, discharged him. But Cornelius..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Feature

Point Austin: Hold That Bus!

New labor deal proposed for Cap Metro waits for willing riders

"...has resulted in managerial gargoyles like Cap Metro subcontractor StarTran, which nominally employs and negotiates with union workers –..."

April 6, 2007 News Column by Michael King

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Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...successful intervention in the contract negotiations between Capital Metro, StarTran, and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1091.Headlines• Early voting in..."

Feb. 3, 2006 News Feature

Are Her Hands Really Tied?

"...to me that she supports the negotiator hired by StarTran who openly brags on his Web site of his..."

Feb. 2, 2006 Postmarks

Point Austin: Memo to Cap Metro

Stop Union-busting, or Take a Hike

"...hands-off approach to the entire matter, as fig-leaf subcontractor StarTran is officially charged with the actual negotiations. The truth..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Union Local No. 1091. ATU was in talks with StarTran, Cap Metro's largest contractor, over changes in pay, benefits,..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...to a contract extension between Cap Met's largest contractor, StarTran, and the workers of Amalgamated Transit Union 1091, which..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

ATU vs. Martinez: 'Better a Dog' for Council

ATU 1091 President Jay Wyatt has some choice words about Martinez

"...agency Cap Metro (rather than employees of current subcontractor StarTran)...."

April 13, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Cap Metro: Between a Rock and a Union

Lege bill would put Cap Metro labor arrangement in union crosshairs

"...arrangement, most of the agency's workers are employed by StarTran, a shell company created by Cap Metro some years..."

May 13, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...being utterly perplexed by Cap Metro's labor arrangement with StarTran, the contractor that hires Cap Metro workers, the state..."

May 28, 2010 News Feature

City Hall Hustle: Everybody Join In!

Participation is an Austin thing ... except at Capital Metro

"...disconnect between the organization and "independent" contractors such as StarTran. But more than Cap Metro's rail and reputation hang..."

Oct. 16, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Cap Metro Accelerates Plans for Fare Hike

Transit agency seeks fare increases

"...other Cap Metro news, the agency's largest labor contractor, StarTran Inc., announced it would lay off 11 full-time and..."

Aug. 14, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Headlines

"...mechanics voted to accept the latest contract offer from StarTran, after intervention from public officials and a marathon session..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature

Buses Back on Schedule Monday

Latest release from Capmetro confirms limited service continues over weekend

"...Here's the press release: Capital Metro is pleased that StarTran and ATU Local 1091 have reached a tentative agreement...."

Nov. 8, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Buses Run to the Game

Capmetro announces service for first weekend of strike

"...Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1091 against Capital Metro's contractors StarTran Inc. coming to an end, the city enters its..."

Nov. 7, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...effort is to begin Friday. See "ATU Strikes, After StarTran Rejects Compromise" for more...."

Nov. 7, 2008 News Feature

Cap Metro Workers On Strike

Photos from this morning's picket line

"...the dispute between Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1091 and StarTran, the contractor that actually hires the workers, ultimately failed,..."

Nov. 5, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Martinez Labors While Other Dems Party

Cap Metro strike: What a bummer

"...his cell phone, trying to bring the union and StarTran (Cap Metro's management subsidiary) into agreement. Though the room..."

Nov. 5, 2008 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Headlines

"...rejected the latest contract offer by Cap Metro subcontractor StarTran, and both sides are gearing up for a possible..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Feature

Headlines

"...go on strike if their union votes to reject StarTran's final contract offer. Meanwhile, Cap Metro officials rushed to..."

Aug. 22, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...all employees in-house – ending the Cap Metro-created intermediary StarTran and the outsourcing of Cap Met jobs to third..."

June 8, 2007 News Feature

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Our readers talk back.

"...all knew her hands were tied in the Capital Metro/StarTran/Transit Workers negotiations so we really do know what she..."

March 3, 2006 Column

Endorsements

Democratic and Republican Primaries, March 7

"...the case during Cap Metro's recent stalemate with the StarTran employees' union. She has a valuable position on the..."

March 3, 2006 News Feature

Supports Montemayor Over Gómez

"...all knew her hands were tied in the Capital Metro/StarTran/Transit Workers negotiations so we really do know what she..."

March 1, 2006 Postmarks

Endorsements

Democratic and Republican Primaries, March 7

"...the case during Capital Metro's recent stalemate with the StarTran employees' union. She has a valuable position on the..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...to intervene directly in the labor negotiations between contractor StarTran and the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1091; voluntary citizen..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• Negotiations between Capital Metro contractor StarTran and Local 1091 of the transit workers union remained..."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...overwhelmingly rejected the "last, best, and final offer" from StarTran, the contractor they work for. The transit workers' union..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Gonzalo Barrientos, questioned the judgment of Capital Metro contractor StarTran in using a lawyer in union negotiations who also..."

Oct. 14, 2005 News Feature

Capital Metro Workers on Strike

As of 3am Thursday morning, the majority of Amalgamated Transit Union 1091 had gone on strike against Capital Metro, and their contractor StarTran, resulting in a dramatic drop in bus service.

"...gone on strike against Capital Metro, and their contractor StarTran, resulting in a dramatic drop in bus service. According..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

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