Passenger Transportation
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Local 174 represents Passenger Transportation workers at:
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The Passenger Transportation Division represents drivers, monitors, aides, attendants, mechanics, dispatchers and more, all across North America. Teamster members drive school buses, shuttles, coach vehicles, taxis and more, serving communities far and wide. The Passenger Transportation Division is working on behalf of and in conjunction with workers, passengers and communities as a whole. The Teamsters are working with state and local officials to ensure that safety standards and the well-being of members are not sacrificed in the process of cost-saving measures.
IBT Division Director: Matt Taibi
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Business Agent:
Kerry Breakfield
Business Agent
Contact Phone: 206-441-6060
Email: kerry.breakfield@teamsters174.org
First Student
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Useful Links:
**Please note that Grievances MUST be submitted in person or by fax. They will not be accepted via email.**
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Passenger Transportation Teamsters in the News:
Teamsters Win Major Victory for School Bus Drivers with Passage of HB1248 in Washington State
Bill requiring contracted school bus drivers to receive parity in benefits with school district employees…
Zūm Drivers and Mechanics Avert Strike, Ratify First Contract with Teamsters Local 174
June 10, 2023 Yellow bus service in the Seattle School District once again provided exclusively…
Seattle School Bus Drivers at Zūm Vote to Authorize a Strike
May 24, 2023 Stalled negotiations for a first Teamster contract with Local 174 trigger overwhelming…
Zūm School Bus Drivers Organize with Teamsters Local 174
October 27, 2022 New provider of yellow bus service for Seattle School District will be…
Teamsters Local 174 Statement of Full Support for Seattle Education Association Educators
September 6, 2022 8,600-member strong Local 174 will stand behind Seattle educators in their fight…
Hey Seattle School District – How are the Kids Going to Get to School?
District plan for in-person learning will leave kids behind Seattle School District parents were undoubtedly…
IBT News: TEAMSTERS RATIFY FIRST STUDENT NATIONAL MASTER AGREEMENT
August 18, 2020 Press Contact: Kara Deniz Phone: (202) 497-6610 Email: kdeniz@teamster.org Contract Successfully Ratified in Spite of…
MV Transportation Workers Unanimously Ratify First Contract with Teamsters Local 174
August 4, 2020 Negotiations and ratification meeting all completed via Zoom teleconferencing A group of…
Teamsters Local 174 Members at First Student Win Major Healthcare Arbitration Victory
May 20, 2020 Victory finally closes chapter on First Student drivers’ February 2018 strike In…
Statewide “Stay Home” Order: Which Industries are Affected?
March 23, 2020 At this point, you have all heard that Governor Inslee has declared…
To Our Members and Their Families: We Will Support You Through The COVID-19 Pandemic
March 17, 2020 No doubt, these are trying times for us all. Feelings of stress,…
Letter to First Student Members Regarding Pay During School Closures
March 13, 2020 First Student Sisters and Brothers, In these times of fear and uncertainty,…
IBT News: Teamsters Statement on Coronavirus Pandemic
March 13, 2020 (WASHINGTON) – As the United States responds to the outbreak of COVID-19,…
MV Transportation Teamsters Vote Unanimously to Authorize Strike
February 10, 2020 Group of over 120 workers could call strike if negotiations for first…
2019 Year in Review Video
December 13, 2019 It has been a great year of growth and victories here at…
Local 174 110th Anniversary Video
This video stars hundreds of active members of Local 174, along with photos of countless…
First Student Drivers Unanimously Ratify Major Wage Increase
October 16, 2019 Wage increase and new job classification accepted by Local 174 First Student…
MV Transportation Seattle Drivers Vote to Join Teamsters Local 174
September 20, 2019 Downtown Seattle Amazon shuttle drivers choose Teamsters Just two weeks after MV…
Drivers at MV Transportation Woodinville Vote to Join Teamsters Local 174
August 27, 2019 A group of around 50 shuttle bus drivers working for MV Transportation…
2018 YEAR IN REVIEW SLIDE SHOW
December 14, 2018 Local 174 had an incredible year of victories! Thanks to all our members…
First Student School Bus Drivers Win Major Pay Increase
September 22, 2018 In wake of school bus driver shortage, First Student agrees to across-the-board…
School Bus Drivers Ratify New Agreement That Ends 9-day Strike
February 10, 2018 By a 97% Margin, Contract Ratification Brings Expanded Healthcare and Pension to…
Tentative Agreement Reached Between First Student and Teamsters Local 174
After meeting with a federal mediator, Teamsters Local 174 Secretary-Treasurer Rick Hicks and First Student…
In Burst of Momentum from Seattle Education Association Support, First Student Agrees to Meet with Teamsters
February 7, 2018 As hundreds of teachers, parents, and educators descend on the First Student…
As First Student Drivers Continue to Strike, Teamsters Local 174 Calls on Seattle School District to Fine First Student As Promised
Seattle School District Fines Would Help Resolve Strike Quickly February 6, 2018 On October 31,…
“Be Brave. We Hope You Win”: With the Backing of the Community, Seattle School Bus Driver Strike Continues Into Third Day
February 5, 2018 First Student school bus drivers for the Seattle School District are still…
First Student School Bus Drivers for Seattle School District Will Be On Unfair Labor Practice Strike February 1
Teamsters Local 174 and First Student Unable to Reach Deal after First Student Continues to…
First Student Update Flyer
January 16, 2018 The following flyer is being distributed to our members at First Student…
First Student Drivers Overwhelmingly Vote Against New Company Proposal
In packed meeting, drivers make clear that First Student’s newest offer is not enough to…
Teamsters Local 174 One-Day Strike at First Student: Recap and Update
December 13, 2017 Two weeks ago, over 400 school bus drivers at First Student in…
Teamsters Local 174 to Call One-Day Unfair Labor Practice Strike Tomorrow at First Student
November 29, 2017 Strike Will Protest First Student’s Illegal Actions November 28, 2017 In an…
FMCSA Adds New Opioids to Drug Testing Panel Effective January 1, 2018
New Regulations will Test for Vicodin, OxyContin, Lorta, Norco, Dilaudid, etc. November 21, 2017 Beginning…
After Mediation Breaks Down, Pressure Mounts on First Student as Strike Could be Called at Any Moment
Letters from School Board and Seattle Mayor Make Clear that Labor Dispute with Teamsters Local…
Meeting Between First Student and Teamsters Local 174 Produces Next Steps; Strike Threat Still Looms
November 3, 2017 Yesterday afternoon, there was a meeting at the Teamsters Local 174 Union…
Seattle Public Schools Responds to Teamsters Local 174 Letter
October 31, 2017 In a direct response to Local 174 Secretary Treasurer Rick Hicks’s letter…
“Sorry You Have Cancer”: This 26-year old First Student Driver’s Battle for Healthcare is a Battle for her Life
October 31, 2017 At just 26 years old, school bus driver Olivia Moore has fought…
A Letter from Teamsters Local 174 to the Seattle School Board
October 30, 2017 A letter was sent today from Teamsters Local 174 Secretary-Treasurer Rick Hicks…
First Student Teamsters Speak Before the Seattle School Board
October 18, 2017 It was an electrifying evening at the Seattle School Board meeting, as…
Teamsters at First Student Put Together Picket Signs for Possible Strike
October 13, 2017 Teamsters Local 174 members at First Student came together today to work…
Strike Appears Imminent at First Student as Negotiations Break Down
Unfair Labor Practices at Seattle School District Bus Contractor Threaten to Send up to 400…
Local 174 Members at First Student Vote to Authorize Strike Action
School bus drivers authorize strike after their Employer refuses to provide healthcare or retirement security…
Worcester School Bus Drivers and Monitors Ratify Teamsters Contract
August 31, 2017 Intense Negotiations, Threat of Strike Lead to Strong Agreement with Durham (WORCESTER,…
Middleborough School Bus Drivers and Monitors Ratify Teamster Contract
August 29, 2017 School Bus Workers for Kids with Special Needs Gain Improved Working Conditions…
More Than 400 Illinois School Bus Workers Ratify 3 Teamster Contracts
June 14, 2017 Teamsters Local 777 Wins Fair Wages for First Student Drivers and Aides…
Teamster Local 179 Bus Driver, Monitor Save Children from Fire
June 8, 2017 Members’ Heroism a Prime Example of Teamster Commitment to School Bus Safety…
Teamsters Local 853 Make History at First Transit
June 2, 2017 Redwood City Teamsters Become First Dispatchers and Supervisors to Negotiate Agreement with…
Teamsters Local 745 Ratifies New Contract with First Student
April 19, 2017 Agreement Ratified by 100 Percent of Participating Drivers, School Bus Monitors (DALLAS,…
Niagara Falls Coach Lines School Bus Monitors To Join Teamsters Local 264
April 10, 2017 Drivers Welcome Co-workers After Landslide Yes Vote by Newest Members (NIAGARA FALLS,…