The Amalgamated Transit Union Local 265 is set to vote on a new contract from the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) that may conclude a strike initiated on March 10. The VTA's enhanced proposal includes a 10.5% wage increase over three years and improvements in dental coverage. Despite claims from the VTA about the proposal being fair and accommodating, the union's leadership indicates their concerns do not primarily revolve around money. A court ruling denied the VTA's request to end the strike temporarily, affecting transit services for many commuters.
The current proposal is highly competitive and fair. The agency's commitment to its employees is undeniable.
Contract negotiations have reached a critical juncture. The union has publicly stressed that their concern was NOT about money.
The VTA claims that the union is violating a no strike clause in its expired contract.
The strike has halted all bus and light rail rides for 100,000 commuters daily since March 10.
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