Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) workers are on strike demanding a 19.1% pay increase over three years, while management has offered only 9.3%. The strike, impacting public transit services in San Jose, began at midnight. A serious incident occurred when a truck struck several picketers at the Cerone VTA Yard, resulting in one being hospitalized. The incident is under police investigation to determine whether it was intentional. VTA management and union leaders had a brief meeting prior to the strike, but it did not yield any agreements, intensifying the situation.
As VTA workers strike for better pay, a troubling incident occurred where picketers were struck by a truck, leading to one hospitalization and police investigation.
The strike began at midnight as workers seek a 19.1% pay increase. However, management's offer is only 9.3%, resulting in ongoing tensions.
The incident at the Cerone VTA Yard raises questions about safety during the strike, as police determine whether the collision was intentional or accidental.
VTA management and union representatives met briefly before the strike but failed to reach an agreement, exacerbating frustrations among the workers.
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