The union representing the workers of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) successfully ratified a new contract after a two-month impasse following a historic strike. With 689 in favor and 298 against, the contract, which includes a 14.5% wage increase over four years along with improved workplace policies and benefits, will be submitted to the VTA Board of Directors for final approval. The strike lasted over two weeks, initiated due to stalled contract negotiations, demonstrating the critical role of transit workers which was emphasized by union leadership.
The new contract provides a 14.5% raise over four years, improved workplace policies, and benefits, highlighting the hard-fought negotiations following a historic strike.
ATU Local 265 President Raj Singh emphasized the value of transit workers, stating, ‘We are the backbone of this organization, we demand and deserve respect!’
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