Sun Tran Strike Deadline Looms | Tucson News

Sun Tran’s contract negotiations with the Teamsters union are reaching a fever pitch as the deadline looms — with the union ready to strike if no deal is struck. Tensions are heightened by a spike in violent incidents on buses last year, including a fatality, prompting voters to approve a major transit funding package. City leaders now face pressure to use those funds to boost safety, while union reps prioritize worker protection — especially after a successful 2015 strike that improved pay and conditions. With City Council watching closely, both sides race against time to avoid a disruptive walkout. 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/8a4bf92ff230c817