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Contract Ending For 1,500 Santa Clara VTA Workers; Possible Strike Looms
Singh said both sides have been negotiating for months. On Friday, the agency and union gave their "last and best" offers.
March 4, 2025
More than 1,500 employees of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, including bus and light rail operators, may soon go on strike as their contract with the agency is set to expire without a deal.
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"Given this developing situation, VTA is encouraging residents and businesses to start preparing for alternative travel methods in case of a strike. Alternatives to public transportation include carpooling, ridesharing, taking regional rail, walking, and biking," the agency said in a message to riders Monday afternoon.
Raj Singh, president of ATU Local 265, told CBS News Bay Area on Monday that there is currently an impasse between the two sides. While the union has not announced a strike date, nearly 96% of members voted last month to authorize a strike.
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