CINCINNATI — A union representing about 1,000 Cincinnati Metro employees was placed in trusteeship by its international affiliate this week, in a possible sign of financial irregularities at Amalgamated Transit Union Local 627.

The “temporary trusteeship” began Sept. 23 to allow for a review of operations at the Bond Hill labor union, said Gary Johnson, an ATU International Vice President. Johnson wouldn’t say what led to the action, nor would he discuss what’s being investigated.

The action comes two months after ATU Local 627 announced a new three-year labor agreement for Metro bus operators, maintenance workers and associated support staff.

It isn’t immediately clear what impact the trusteeship will have on Metro employees and customers.

The Cincinnati Metro system declined to comme

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