Overview

• Over 1,500 VTA bus and light rail operators are casting ballots on a contract that offers a 14.5% wage increase spread over four years.
• Negotiators included improved dental coverage, a formal appeal process for workplace disputes and adjusted leave-of-absence requirements.
• The proposal reflects VTA’s efforts to address a projected $868,000 deficit in 2026 and a $14.9 million shortfall by 2027.
• If ratified by both ATU Local 265 and the VTA board, the contract could take effect June 9, concluding months of negotiation.
• Union President Raj Singh expects a narrow vote as members assess whether the offer meets their demands following the March work stoppage.