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Union representative urges Kitsap Transit to restore ‘employee-first’ practices
Summary
A business agent for Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587 told the board membership meetings have grown and urged the agency to reaffirm supportive employee relations and training programs; the board acknowledged the comment and said it will follow up as part of staff communications.
During public comment at the April 7 meeting, Corey Riggtrupp, a business agent for Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587, urged Kitsap Transit leadership to preserve a culture that supports and develops employees after union members reported recent changes in workplace relations.
Riggtrupp told the board that membership discussions have increased in recent months and asked the agency to recommit to practices that uplift and develop employees. “Do we believe in employees? Bring them up. Work with them,” he said, summarizing his ask for improved labor-management engagement. The board acknowledged the comment and offered thanks; no formal action was taken during the meeting.
Separately, the board recognized several drivers of the month and highlighted internal awards and employee recognition as part of regular agenda business.
