VTA, Amalgamated Transit Union and Strike

VTA Sues Union to End Strike, Alleges Breach of "No Strike" Clause Amid San Jose Transit Disruptions
VTA sues ATU Local 265 to end strike, citing a "no strike" clause breach, while ongoing wage increase negotiations remain contentious.
VTA files legal complaint over striking union’s alleged contract breach
VTA has filed a legal complaint against its striking workers, claiming it’s a breach of contract.
VTA files legal action against union as strike hits second day
SAN JOSE — The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority filed a legal complaint Tuesday against Amalgamated Transit Union Local 265 for allegedly violating a “no strike” clause in their collective bargaining agreement as the union’s continued to push for higher wages and other benefits.
VTA files legal action against transit union over strike
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has filed a legal complaint against the union representing transit workers who are picketing, seeking to end the strike.
Transit union gives strike notice at VTA meeting
The Amalgamated Transit Union Local 265 handed VTA leaders a notice with the intention to strike at Thursday’s Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority meeting.
As VTA strike begins, Santa Clara County commuters seek alternate transit options
VTA’s final contract offer to workers last week included a wage increase of 9% over three years, keeping the employees as the second-highest paid in the Bay Area and the fifth-highest paid in the country. The union is seeking a 6% raise per year over three years and wants to add a clause guaranteeing arbitration for contract disputes.
Vta Bus And Light Rail Shut Down As Transit Workers Go On Strike
Bus and light rail service were shut down Monday morning, but VTA Paratransit service is continuing regular operations. Daily ridership on VTA is estimated at nearly 100,000.
Santa Clara VTA files complaint as transit workers' strike rolls into 2nd day
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has filed a legal complaint over the ongoing VTA workers' strike as the labor action entered its second day in the South Bay.
Transit union caught off guard by lawsuit, as VTA seeks legal avenue to end strike
Both the transit agency and the union say they are open to returning to negotiations, but no meetings have been set.
VTA workers strike continues amid transit agency filling legal complaint
The VTA operators’ union is responding after the transit agency went to court trying to get striking drivers back to work.
VTA files legal complaint against union for breach in clause in attempt to end workers' strike
It's day two of a strike for VTA union employees from ATU Local 265. The two parties are not close to a deal, there's a 10% gap for wage increases and employees want other protections, including an arbitration agreement.
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After Baton Rouge bus strike, atmosphere is tense among CATS employees, union says
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IT bus drivers make the case for better wages to transit board. ‘We need to be able to pay our bills’
“We need to be able to feed our families; we need to be able to pay our bills as well,” said bus operator Stacy Catarina. She ...
Multiple Wave Transit routes didn’t run Tuesday as workers seek a new contract
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Baton Rouge bus workers to strike Monday, union says; CATS says service to continue
Baton Rouge bus workers are set to walk off the job Monday after communications with Capital Area Transit System broke down.
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Transit union announces security and safety task force
Following the stabbing death of King County Metro bus operator Shawn Yim, the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587 gathered to announce the formation of the Transit Safety and Security Task Force.
Crime and Public Safety
The San Jose Police Department responded to a collision between two pedestrians and a vehicle at about 9:14 a.m., authorities ...
South Bay mass transit union to strike over wages, benefits starting Monday
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority workers will go on strike beginning Monday, according to the Amalgamated Transit ...
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Transit strike to hit Silicon Valley Monday as workers push for better pay, conditions
The union representing frontline VTA workers in Silicon Valley Sunday confirmed that they will go on strike Monday morning.