TAUNTON, Mass. (WLNE) — Nearly 150 Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA) workers will strike on Sept. 29, according to Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1548, which represents GATRA workers.
A spokesperson for the union said on Sunday night that the strike will begin at 4:30 a.m. Monday, citing a lack of progress in contract talks and disrespect by management.
Due to the strike, GATRA is advising it’s riders to prepare accordingly, and posted an alert warning of service disruptions.
The alert from GATRA reads as follows:
“GATRA has been notified of a strike beginning the morning of Monday 9/29/25. This strike impacts drivers, dispatchers, mechanics, and other staff employed by GATRA’s Operator, Kiessling of Attleboro.
Due to the strike, there will be servi