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TRANSIT: YRT strike entering its eighth week Representatives from Hrs! ‘lransit had an "exploratory meeting” through a mediator with the union cadier this week. according to First Iransit's Den Biddingcr. Tne company would not be able to meet the union's demands and a compromise would be necessary. she said. ATU [use] 1587 president said the 20min- ute meeting “was a whole lot of hoopla about nothing“ and that there was nu movement. \0 IV DAVID FLEISCHER " dflnschrrfi'rmg. mm Despite promises this week that contrac- ton and unions were mady to talk. there are few rays of hope as the YRT strike's eighth week looms - Veolia spokesperson Val Michael con. firmed her company. which runs Viva bus service. will sit down Saturday with Amalgam- ated flansit Union Local 113. muse two parties me! once after the strike began. but Ms Michael said she is hopeful an agreement could be mached this time. While the companieshave long said they are Willing to sit down. with the unions coun- tering they would do so if there would be genuine negotiation; there has been a virtual stalemate for more than six weeks. ' No talk; are scheduled for the other two striking groups «- workers for Miller 1mm and Firstmmda â€"- both ofwhom are repm Semed by ATU Local 1587. It was {he first meeting between, the two parties since the strike began, but no more talks an: scheduled. Viva officials to meet union Introducing a whole new suite of marketing services for business owners like you. Web Design: Mobde : Video : Reputation Management :. E-commerce : OR Codes Complete Marketing bundles starting frOm just $99/ month + onetime setup fee Contact us today for a free consultation 1-877-646-0701 or yap.metroland.com My business needs a marketing plan. Quick. ' $800 - Ding Advertising Credit ' $200 ihere’s more potential impact on local'transit service from the other side oi the Atlantic Ocean. According to reports,Veolia is seeking to sell off its transit division. lhe French company is a conglomerate operating numerous services around the world including tran~ Sit. water and waste. Veolia Iransportation employs more than 80,000 people. its contract to operate Viva service runs through 2013 and it also won the contract for was southwest division last Febmary.That contract can times through 2015. Veolia also owns itsVaugha‘n operations facility but theregionisinthemidstotbuiidingitsowngarages to allow more companies to bid Either way, whoever purchases Veoiia‘s shares would likely assume control ofthe contract for its duration andYortrRegionalreadyownsall ofitshuses. (E0 Antoine Fremt has not yet disclosed a timeline for the sale. O. . g pgflrolandmedm Flex Print Credit (mumm' VEDLIA SEEKS SELL OFF Gift Card 0.. . g metrolandmedna Wuhmmy' bung msn“ NOR Cuban. W m. in; 5mm YOUR ACTION PLAN