Transit Workers Staying on the Job without a Contract, after Appellate Court Denies Appeal

The Appellate Court of the Sixth District denied a petition from Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) regarding a Superior Court ruling that compelled striking VTA employees to return to work. This followed a two-week strike that began on March 10, 2023, when the union's contract expired without an agreement. The court ruled the strike likely violated the contract, emphasizing the urgency of maintaining public transport services in Santa Clara County. VTA hopes for renewed contract negotiations with the union after service resumed on March 28.

The Appellate Court of the Sixth District upheld a ruling that ended a two and a half week-long strike by VTA employees, allowing services to resume.

The union’s contract expired on March 10, leading to a strike that disrupted public transportation for nearly three weeks, which the court deemed unlawful.

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