The ongoing strike by Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) workers, now in its tenth day, has prompted renewed negotiations between VTA management and ATU Local 265. The main issues revolve around contract agreements and the right to arbitration for grievances. Workers express a strong desire to return to service, with personal financial struggles impacting many. The VTA wants arbitration to be limited while the union seeks broader protections to ensure fair treatment of employees. Discussions may involve concessions, including a potential no strike clause to facilitate arbitration expansion.
I'm the only one making any income in my household, so it’s been very hard. I literally want to go back to work and serve our community. We all do.
I enjoy serving the public and I love to help. I miss work, but this is very important, what we're fighting for right now.
I mean, it would be over for us. I mean, there would be no desire for us to be the public servants that we are.
The union may have to offer VTA something like a stronger no strike clause to expand arbitration.
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