Overview

• The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) has increased its wage offer to an 11% raise over three years, but the union has criticized it as insufficient and postponed a vote on the proposal.
• Negotiations remain deadlocked, with the union opposing new terms introduced by the VTA, including changes to attendance policies and overtime rules, which were not previously discussed.
• The strike, which began on March 10, has disrupted bus and light rail services for approximately 100,000 daily riders, leaving only paratransit services operational.
• Union leaders have highlighted unresolved issues such as wage disparities, workplace safety, and guarantees against retaliation for striking workers.
• The VTA has expressed concerns about the financial strain of meeting union demands, stating that budget adjustments may be necessary to maintain service and fiscal responsibility.