Santa Clarita bus drive strike ends after nearly 2 months
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. - After nearly three months, the Santa Clarita bus driver strike ended Monday, and regular service of local, school and commuter routes resumed Monday.
The bus drivers went on strike on Oct. 9, after approving a strike in September, after negotiations with MV Transportation, the company that contracts with Santa Clarita Transit, broke down over potential pay raises.
The strike halted service for hundreds of students and passengers in the city for more than 50 days.
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According to Santa Clarita Transit, MV Transportation gave the union their offer on Friday, and the union approved the new contract Sunday.
MV Transportation reportedly offered $19.75 per hour to start, with a 25-cent increase after one year, a 10-cent increase after two years, a 10-cent increase after three years, a 15-cent increase after four years and a 75-cent increase after five years.
With the approved agreement, bus service in Santa Clarita resumed at 4:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 4.
City News Service contributed to this report.