The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is in negotiations with Amalgamated Transit Union Local 265, which represents over 1,500 employees including bus drivers and rail operators. As the current contract nears expiration, the union has authorized a strike, prompting VTA to advise commuters on alternative travel options. The union is dissatisfied with the VTA's latest wage increase proposal and the agency's failure to fulfill commitments to enhance workplace safety after a past incident. VTA Paratransit services will remain operational regardless of the strike situation.
VTA is encouraging residents and businesses to start preparing for alternative travel methods in case of a strike.
The union expressed frustration at an earlier offer, which called for a 1% wage increase per year for three years.
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