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	"author_name": "ATU Local 689",
	"author_url": "https://actionnetwork.org/groups/atu-local-689-union-2",
	"title": "Fairfax Supervisors: Stand for a Fair Connector!",
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	"description": "Fairfax Connector workers’ union ATU Local 689 and contractor Transdev have been in negotiations for a new contract since October 2023. Bus operators and mechanics have been working under an expired contract since November 30, 2023. Contract talks have dragged on, meanwhile Fairfax County officials have been silent and refused to public stand up for workers. We’re calling to demand they support our members and tell Transdev to reach a deal with the Union for a new contract. Transdev has dragged their feet throughout the entire process. They were slow to provide available dates to meet with the Union to start negotiations. They cancelled two sessions early on and appeared to not be ready to bargain. They have slow-walked the contract talks time after time. Incremental progress has been made but a vast divide between the company and Local 689 still remains. Local 689&#x27;s contract proposals have been fair to our members, the riding public, and to the company. Several key issues still unresolved include fair sick leave, and true retirement security. In late December, the Union conducted a strike authorization vote. 99% of Members voted in favor of going on strike if the negotiations break down. Going on strike is a last resort and Local 689 does not take the decision to strike lightly. Although Local 689 members are frustrated with Transdev’s lack of urgency, the Union remains committed to bargaining with Transdev to reach a deal on a new contract.",
	"url": "https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/fairfax-supervisors-stand-for-a-fair-connector"
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