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Judge Ends VTA Strike; Union Plans Appeal

3/27/2025

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A Santa Clara County judge mandated VTA workers to end their 17-day strike due to a contract breach.
Bus services will restart Friday, with light rail resuming after safety checks.
The union intends to appeal, claiming the contract has expired and the "no strike" clause is invalid.
VTA's recent proposal featured an 11% pay increase over three years, which union members declined.
The strike impacted around 100,000 daily riders in Silicon Valley, California.

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A Santa Clara County judge mandated VTA workers to end their 17-day strike due to a contract breach.
Bus services will restart Friday, with light rail resuming after safety checks.
The union intends to appeal, claiming the contract has expired and the "no strike" clause is invalid.
VTA's recent proposal featured an 11% pay increase over three years, which union members declined.
The strike impacted around 100,000 daily riders in Silicon Valley, California.