VTA has a new proposal for its frontline workers months after a historic strike halted public transit across Santa Clara County.

Members of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 265, which represents more than 1,500 frontline VTA workers, will vote on a new contract offer Tuesday, ending the months-long labor dispute. The offer mirrors similar proposals approved earlier this year by VTA’s three other unions and includes a 14.5% raise over four years, improved dental benefits and updated workplace policies. The contract needs more than 50% approval to pass, and the union will announce results Wednesday.

The contract could take effect as soon as June 9, if ATU members pass it and the VTA board of directors approves it Thursday.

ATU Local 265 has been negotiating its contract with VTA since Augu

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