Strike at One Month With No Deal | Jackson News

The JTRAN strike hits the one-month mark with no resolution in sight, as union drivers hold firm on wages and safety demands—backed by national union funds. A failed city council effort to sever ties with bus operator MV Transportation highlights the growing divide: while the company claims progress on wages and safety, the union insists no deal is done and key protections won’t be compromised. Meanwhile, council members are questioning a $1 million-plus purchase of hybrid buses amid shifting population trends—and despite all this, MV says service remains uninterrupted, using borrowed drivers and ride-sharing to keep transit running for everyone, including vulnerable riders. 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/500d797517d22b8f