JTRAN Drivers Demand Fair Pay

JTRAN bus drivers are demanding a pay raise, arguing that their $17 hourly wage lags behind Mississippi’s $22 average for similar drivers and falls short of national standards. The city offers a 4% increase, but contractor MV Transportation says it’s insufficient, citing their efforts to improve safety and speed up wage hikes. Despite being open to collaboration, MV says the city isn’t moving fast enough. A strike notice was issued earlier this month over wages, conditions, and service changes, highlighting a growing rift. With both sides eager to avoid disruption, a breakthrough is needed before the buses stop rolling. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/cc447a1a26e4d856