JTRAN strikes ends after 39 days

JTRAN strikes ends after 39 days. JTRAN strikes ends after 39 days.

Key points

• "This strike shows that our members are willing to lay it all on the line for justice, " Local 1208 President Charles Tornes, Jr.
• A 10-year naming rights accord between Southern Miss and Renasant Bank will net the athletic program almost $14 million.
• Jackson Mayor John Horn (D) praised the new agreement, saying that it benefits both drivers and Jackson residents.
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JTRAN strikes ends after 39 days. JTRAN strikes ends after 39 days. By: Cass Rutledge – August 21, 2026. (Photo from JTRAN video).

For context, the union representing the JTRAN drivers remarked the new contract meets its demands for fair pay, better working conditions, and robust benefits.

For context, the City of Jackson confirmed Thursday that MV Transportation and the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1208-Jackson, the union representing JTRAN drivers, have reached a agreement to end a 39-day strike. JTRAN is the public transit service for the capital city.

"Our drivers play an essential role in getting individuals to work, school, medical appointments, grocery stores, and other notable destinations. They deserve to be treated with respect and to have a safe workplace, " Horhn remarked. "My priority throughout this process has been making sure Jackson residents have access to safe, reliable transportation delivered by well-qualified, professional drivers who serve the best interests of the public."

"This strike shows that our members are willing to lay it all on the line for justice, " Local 1208 President Charles Tornes, Jr. Remarked. "I want to thank our riders, and all our allies for coming out and standing with us."

For context, the union's reservations largely stemmed from contractor MV Transportation. It the union accused of "unlawfully" monitoring workers and unilaterally changing work rules to retaliate against employees.

In an official note before the accord was reached, MV Transportation accused union leadership of "bad faith bargaining" that cost union members thousands of dollars in proposed wage increases.

This is the second time in less than two years that JTRAN workers have been on strike. The last strike was in September 2024 and lasted 14 days.

In practice, the city thanked JTRAN drivers, union leadership, and MV Transit for their efforts to reach a resolution. Regarding the Author(s).

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