First Student News

First Student Monitors Join Teamsters

pmabry — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:34:57 -0500

(WASHINGTON) – First Student monitors in Olathe, Kan., have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 838 in Kansas City, Mo. The 95 workers are uniting for better wages, benefits, respect and a voice on the job. (Read more.)

First Student Drivers, Monitors Join Teamsters Local 610

pmabry — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:14:34 -0400

(Maryland Heights, MO)—School bus drivers in Washington, Mo. voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 610 on Wednesday. The 95 drivers and monitors are seeking fair wages, a voice on the job and an end to favoritism.

We’re Teamsters Now!

pmabry — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:21:00 -0400

On August 19, 63 drivers at First Student in Tacoma voted to become Teamsters. Check out their victory photo here!

First Student Drivers Overwhelmingly Choose Teamsters

pmabry — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:42:04 -0400

(TACOMA, WA) — Charter bus drivers with First Student, Inc. in Tacoma, Wash. voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 313 in Tacoma on Friday. The workers are seeking affordable and decent health insurance, fair pay and an end to favoritism on the job. There are 63 workers in the bargaining unit. Read more.

We’re Voting Teamster YES At First Student!

KC — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:27:41 -0400

First Student charter drivers in Tacoma, Wash. have a date for their Teamster election! To read more, view the flier.

First Student Driver Marcus Oladell Announces National Contract At 28th International

KC — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:01:36 -0400

Marcus Oladell, a member of Local 671 in Bloomfield, CT and driver at First Student addressed the 28th International Convention in Las Vegas where he told nearly 6,000 Teamsters about the first national contract ratified by First Student Teamsters. Read more.

Teamsters, First Student Sign 'Historic Agreement' For School Bus Driver Labor

KC — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:38:08 -0400

Nine out of 10 bus drivers for First Student who are also members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters ratified a four-year, nationwide labor agreement this month that is being lauded as an industry first. Read more.

Teamsters Overwhelmingly Approve First Student National Agreement

KC — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:10:27 -0400

(WASHINGTON) – Teamsters overwhelmingly approved the first-ever national agreement with the largest private provider of school bus transportation in North America, First Student Inc. This historic agreement improves working conditions and job protections for more than 20,000 Teamsters who work at First Student. The contract was ratified by 91 percent. Read more.

School Bus Newsletter is Out and Ready To Read!

KC — Wed, 04 May 2011 13:26:32 -0400

Read the fourth issue of the Drive Up Standards School Bus Newsletter, which contains articles from fellow drivers around the country and other valuable information! Read more.

The Grievance Process: An Important Tool For Workers

KC — Mon, 02 May 2011 15:13:35 -0400

George Benedict, a driver at First Student’s Valley Central Yard in New York, offers tips and advice about the grievance process. Read George’s article here.