Transit workers in Hyattsville, Maryland walked off the job early Thursday morning amid a breakdown in contract talks with Martz Gold Line. Represented by ATU Local 689, the striking bus operators, mechanics, and technicians accuse the company of stalling negotiations and offering subpar wages that fall short of industry standards. Union leaders say Martz has refused to revise its latest rejected offer, while workers have been without a valid contract since January. The strike affects commuter routes operated under the Maryland Transit Administration, though Martz has yet to publicly respond.
See "Martz Gold Line workers strike in Hyattsville over unfair labor practices ", Ida Domingo, WJLA, April 29, 2025