[Transit] Can't make tonight's meeting

[Katie Wilson]

Hi All,

I think SEIU6 will be interested in a conversation. Not sure if any of you have seen this but one of their members (an airport worker) was killed crossing the street <https://www.king5.com/article/traffic/traffic-news/highway-99-deadly-accidents-emphasis-patrols-federal-way-tukwila/281-258df2a6-1e1d-4138-87b0-b350072e7995> near the aiport last month. So safe pedestrian access to the airport is very much on their minds. And I’m guessing some of their members have transit access issues too, or would appreciate better transit access.

They also have their union contract campaign coming up for their airport members, tentative kickoff date Friday, June 17th around noon at the airport. I’m going to try to go, I’m sure they are hoping for a crowd so if anyone’s free that might be a good chance to meet some folks! (Though we should schedule an actual conversation separately.)

Katie

> On May 23, 2022, at 4:45 PM, Katie Wilson <katie at transitriders.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Wes and all,
> 
> Yes, I was just thinking it might be interesting to chat with the folks at SEIU6 and UNITE HERE (among others) about what transportation issues their members face getting to work at the airport, especially those who ride transit or walk. I could check with them to see if they’re interested in sharing or having a conversation.
> 
> Katie
> 
>> On May 23, 2022, at 4:40 PM, Wes Mills <wesmills at wesmills.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Oh I forgot an important bit!  During the TRU general meeting last Thursday, Katie messaged me to ask if we'd like to be put in touch with union reps for airport employees.  That perhaps those folks could help us jostle with electeds to get increased service.  I said "yes, for sure!" but haven't had a second to follow back up with Katie on it.
>> 
>> Wes
>> 
>> On Mon, May 23, 2022, at 16:27, Wes Mills wrote:
>>> Hello!
>>> 
>>> Sorry to say I won't be able to make tonight's meeting, which is a drag 
>>> because they're always awesome.
>>> 
>>> I haven't been able to find current numbers on the cost of service 
>>> hours that STBD buys from Metro.  Looks like the city and county both 
>>> overhauled the sections of their web site that have committees on them 
>>> and only the older docs are coming up in a search.  Once I get the math 
>>> done I will send it here. :)
>>> 
>>> Wes
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