VTA workers began striking on March 10. VTA is asking Gov. Newsom to intervene, appointing a Board of Investigations. VTA says ⅔ of its employees are on strike. SAN JOSE, Calif. - Employees of ...

VTA contacted the Governor Gavin Newsom's office for assistance last weekend, seeking him to force workers back to the job while the contract is negotiated.

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has requested Gov. Gavin Newsom to intervene to get striking VTA employees back to work.

In its appeal to the governor, VTA asks Newsom to appoint a Board of Investigation. Such a board is permitted under state law to examine the issues in a public transportation labor dispute.

VTA union strike to continue, officials tap Gov. Newsom for help Agency, union officials met Saturday, but the strike will continue this week ...

VTA files legal action against transit union over strike In its appeal to the governor, VTA asks Newsom to appoint a Board of Investigation, which examines public transportation labor disputes.

VTA officials said they plan to pursue Gov. Gavin Newsom's involvement for a possible 'cooling off period,' which could pause the strike while negotiations continue.

VTA workers strike: Gov. Newsom asked to intervene, legal challenge hits roadblock By Ian Cull • Published March 17, 2025 • Updated on March 17, 2025 at 6:47 pm ...

VTA said Saturday it has asked Gov. Gavin Newsom to order striking transit employees back to work serving thousands of South Bay riders while it works out a new contract.

VTA and ATU Local 265 have been negotiating throughout the weekend and there's still optimism a deal is coming soon with the help of Gov. Newsom.