Jackson public transit workers end strike after reaching new pact with MV Transportation

This is a developing story.A monthlong strike by Jackson transit workers ended Thursday when their union and MV Transportation reached agreement on a new contract, clearing the way for JTRAN workers to return to work after walking off the job in July. Mayor John Horhn called the agreement “good news” and thanked both sides for ending the 38-day strike.“Today’s agreement moves us forward and allows us to focus on providing the dependable transit service our residents