Orange County bus mechanics, machinists and techs to begin strike, halting service

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About 150 mechanics, machinists and service technicians employed by the Orange County Transportation Authority are expected to strike Wednesday after contract negotiations between the Teamsters union and OCTA broke down, the union said.

The stoppage, which will disrupt bus service across Orange County, comes two weeks after a strike appeared to have been averted.

Disruptions could begin as early as Wednesday evening, and OCTA said there will be no OC Bus service beginning Thursday.

“The labor action comes after the union presented another proposal to OCTA and they walked away from the bargaining table on Monday, Oct. 31 without responding,” the union said in a release Wednesday. The dispute seems to be centered on healthcare and other costs.

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