USA : Muni drivers authorize strike

The labor union representing Muni operators has notified the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency that its members have ratified a strike vote, giving their union leaders authority to call a work stoppage if deemed necessary. A strike vote does not mean a strike is imminent or even likely. Nor does it mean that negotiations have broken down. In fact, talks between the agency and Transportation Workers Union Local 250A are continuing, and progressing, according to both sides.