VTA, Amalgamated Transit Union and Strike

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 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.
No deal yet as VTA, union negotiate for hours through mediation on Day 4 of workers' strike
Through rain, even hail, nothing will stop the ATU Local 265 workers from their strike against VTA -- nothing except a new deal. For the first time since Sunday, the leaders from each side met for mediation.
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: Both sides meet with mediator as work stoppage continues
Valley Transportation Authority and the union met with a mediator Thursday as a workers strike continued for a fourth day. The meeting marks the first time both sides met since a strike that shut down the agency’s buses and trains started.
VTA files legal complaint against union for breach in clause in attempt to end workers' strike
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority announced on Tuesday afternoon it is taking legal action against union ATU Local 265 to end the VTA workers strike.
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.
Santa Clara VTA light rail, buses shut down as workers go on strike
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority light rail and bus service is shut down Monday as more than 1,500 front line employees have gone on strike.
VTA workers strike continues amid transit agency filing legal complaint
The Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority (VTA) operators’ union is responding after the transit agency went to court trying to get striking drivers back to work. The union was on the third day of its strike on Wednesday over a new contract,
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