VTA awaits breach of contract hearing as union workers' strike hits Day 3
As a soft rain fell over the South Bay, light rail and bus stops were once again empty while the ATU Local 265 picket lines remained rowdy and busy. Wet weather and even a pending breach of contract lawsuit didn't stop the VTA 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.
Contract ending for 1,500 Santa Clara VTA workers; possible strike looms
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.
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.
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.
Watch: ATU Local 265 president talks about Santa Clara VTA workers' strike
Raj Singh, president of ATU Local 265 representing Santa Clara VTA workers, talks to CBS News Bay Area reporter Veronica Macias about the union's decision to go on strike.
Santa Clara County Transit Grinds to a Halt as VTA Workers Strike
More than 1,500 transit workers walked off the job early Monday morning, marking the first work stoppage in VTA’s 30-year history.
Santa Clara VTA files complaint as transit workers' strike rolls into 2nd day
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has filed a legal complaint over the ongoing VTA workers' strike as the labor action entered its second day in the South Bay.
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.
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