Members of ATU Local 689 had been scheduled to sit down across a table from Transdev to continue talks on a new contract. Instead, Transdev canceled Monday and Tuesday’s bargaining sessions, informing the Union over the weekend that they would not be ready to counter Local 689’s first proposal presented to the company on October 13th.  The current contract expires November 30th of this year.

“It is extremely disappointing that while Local 689 worked tirelessly to craft a new contract proposal and prepared to bargain in good faith,Transdev has apparently failed to do the same,” said Local 689 President Raymond Jackson. “Our members providing a public service in Fairfax County are dedicated professionals who deserve a fair contract. Local 689 remains committed to advocating for our members and is ready to meet with Transdev to negotiate the new contract. We hope Transdev prioritizes the contract talks and its employees, not profit.”

Earlier this year, Transdev was slow to provide available dates for the bargaining session. In light of the two canceled sessions, only three agreed upon sessions remain before the contract expires in November. Local 689 is in the process of rescheduling the sessions with Transdev, and is more than willing to add additional sessions if needed.

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