J-Tran Workers Face Strike Decision | Jackson News

Jackson’s public transit workers are on the brink of striking Monday if no deal is reached with MV Transportation by Sunday — a move that could disrupt daily commutes for nearly 1,000 riders. The union, ATU Local 1208, demands fair wages, better certifications, and service protections, calling out the company for not bargaining in good faith. While MV Transportation offers a $22 starting wage, experienced drivers feel left behind, and proposals to cut routes, eliminate Saturday service, and hire uncertified drivers have sparked outrage. Workers, who’ve struck before and deeply value their community ties, fear the impact on riders. The company counters that cuts are budget-driven and accuses the union of using passengers as leverage — claiming past strikes achieved nothing. With tensions high and the city’s transit system on edge, the union is rallying riders to stand with them, warning that service cuts could hurt the community more than ever. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3b1659b1f8bd613c