After a four-day strike last December and the threat of a strike last week, a majority of Transdev workers at the Fairfax Connector represented by Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1764 have overwhelmingly voted to ratify a new contract. “These workers showed strength, unity, and solidarity,” said ATU International President John Costa. “The result was a strong contract that recognizes the commitment and dedication of these workers to providing safe and reliable transportation for the people of Fairfax each day.” Local 1764’s job action came in the midst of an 84-day strike by ATU Local 689 Transdev workers at WMATA’s Cinder Bed Road facility. During both strikes, the workers received strong support from riders, allies and elected officials. "We thank all the riders, elected officials, community partners and allies for their support during our strike and our fight for a fair and just contract,” Costa continued. “This is a victory for everyone, and we could not have achieved it without them.”
photo: ATU 1764 workers join ATU 689 strikers on the picket line in early December 2019
photo: ATU 1764 workers join ATU 689 strikers on the picket line in early December 2019