February 25th, 2022
West Seattle Bridge/Reconnect West Seattle Yesterday a federal mediator met with Teamsters 174 and employer representatives; here is the update Teamsters Local 174 posted after the meeting. I sincerely appreciate the willingness of Teamsters 174 to make a new proposal to go back to work immediately with only a one-year deal that includes less than […]
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Posted: February 25th, 2022 under
Councilmember Herbold.
February 18th, 2022
West Seattle Bridge/Reconnect West Seattle Update Work on the West Seattle Bridge repair is continuing. We are approaching the date of February 20th by which time, in order to keep the project on schedule to complete work by the end of June 2022, concrete will be needed to continue work on post-tensioning inside the bridge. […]
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Posted: February 18th, 2022 under
Councilmember Herbold.
February 12th, 2022
West Seattle Bridge Timeline and Concrete I have been concerned that the failure of concrete companies to fairly address the workers’ rights issues of Teamsters, Local 174, 300 striking concrete mixer drivers and concrete plant workers, and resolve the strike could eventually impact the timeline for re-opening the West Seattle Bridge. The strike to demand […]
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Posted: February 12th, 2022 under
Councilmember Herbold.
February 4th, 2022
West Seattle Bridge Update Last weekend the construction contractor completed the installation for the second external bridge platform. This will allow carbon fiber wrap and epoxy injections to be applied to the exterior of the bridge. The West Seattle Bridge Community Task Force will be meeting on February 10. Sound Transit Station Planning Progress Reports In addition to the Draft EIS, […]
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Posted: February 4th, 2022 under
Councilmember Herbold.
