Union pushes Metro drivers to follow every rule, slowing system

Metro’s largest union urged its members to follow the letter of the law Tuesday, which translated to slower commutes for some bus riders.

“Now is the time for us to protect ourselves and our jobs! Perform all duties strictly by the [standard operating procedures],” the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 689 Web site said Tuesday. “Don’t give Metro any reason to write us up, suspend us, or fire us anymore!”