FAIRFAX, Va. — Fairfax Connector bus service will remain suspended through Monday as workers continue to strike. þþMonday represents the 12th day of the strike that began at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Feb 22 when bus workers walked off the job, citing unfair labor practices. Those on strike are asking for better pay, more sick leave, and a retirement plan.þþATU Local 689 represents about 638 Fairfax Connector bus operators and mechanics on strike. The union says workers have been working under an expired contract since December of 2023. Contract negotiations between the union and Transdev have been underway since October. þþ“The Union and Transdev were not able to come to a resolution today. Further discussion on key economic issues is needed and the two sides are expected to meet again on this Tuesday, March 5th. Transdev has continued to repeat an outlandish and inflated dollar amount for the compensation package offered to workers without providing the Union with the complete financial data and calculations. Transdev must be relying on Voodoo math,” said ATU Local 689 spokesperson Ben Lynn on Sunday.þþBoth sides are expected to meet again on Tuesday, March 5 in order to reach a resolution. þþPassengers affected may want to consider alternate ways to travel, such as carpooling, taking Metrobus, Metrorail, or Virginia Railway Express (VRE) service, biking, walking, and teleworking. There are more than 4,000 available parking spaces at park-and-ride facilities across Fairfax County with access to express lanes, VRE and ridesharing.þþFor ridesharing assistance, go online or call 703-877-5900, TTY 711.þFor Metrobus or Metrorail information, go online or call 202-637-7000, TTY 202-638-3780.þVRE service, go online or call 1-800-RIDE-VRE, TTY 711þTo help people get around during the Connector strike, Fairfax County is offering free single Capital Bikeshare rides. Enter promo code TRYCABIFFXMAR24 for a free 45-minute ride on a classic bike.
Source: wusa9.com
