Dayton Daily News reported a possible strike in Dayton, Ohio, that could impact employers and schools beginning Jan. 9 if the transit authority and the union representing its drivers and mechanics cannot reach a new collective bargaining agreement.
Dayton Public Schools will be unable to provide high school transportation if RTA strikes.
Dayton Public Schools officials said the district is “financially limited” in providing options for high school students who would lose transportation during Greater Dayton RTA strike.
DPS officials are “closely monitoring the status of negotiations” between RTA and the union representing its drivers and mechanics.
The RTA bus and trolley service is an option for 4,414 DPS high school students who choose to use it, DPS officials said, while younger students are transported by the district’s bus service.
DPS said it did not keep records of the number of students actually using RTA service, but also noted the district doesn’t have funding to transport any high school students.
The Dayton Daily News asked RTA for an estimated number of high school students who use the transportation system.
DPS spokeswoman Jill Drury said, “the district is considering every alternative available to students who currently ride the RTA to and from school, and would be affected should a strike occur.”
“We are hopeful that the RTA will reach an agreement to avert a strike, as our options are financially limited,” she said in a statement. “Should you have any questions or concerns regarding RTA negotiations, please call the RTA at 425-8300.”
