Mat-Su Borough School Strike Ends in Tentative Deal

0:00It's April 29th. Anchorage news today starts now. AI-powered and ready. Bus drivers for the Matsooburl school district in Alaska have struck a tentative deal with Durham school services, which could wrap up the ongoing. Strike any day now. Teams Thursday. Local 959 announced the agreement covers key issues like health care, medical screenings, driver training, professional, development and safety for both drivers and kids. Union members still have to vote on the deal, and if it passes, buses could roll again as early as Monday, May 4th. This comes after months of tough talks, where progress stalled out big time. Families in the Matsooballee have been filling the squeeze hard, dealing with no school buses and scrambling for rides. The union gave a shout-out to parents for hanging in there to all the hassle and stress. The strike kicked off back on March 2nd as an unfair labor practice action against the contractor, stemming from dragged out negotiations and unmet demands.

1:00With ratification on the horizon, this new contract promises tighter procedures, better training and a safer vibe overall for school busing in the district, getting kids back on track without the drama.