BART Workers Authorize Strike

(AP) The leaders of two unions that represent BART’s train drivers, mechanics, station agents and maintenance workers announced the results of the vote today.

The strike authorization doesn’t make a walk out inevitable.

The current contract expires on Sunday, and the unions say they have no plans to call for a strike.

The unions are fighting management efforts to have workers contribute to pensions, pay more for health insurance, and help reduce overtime expenses.