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 pay increases for Local 174 members This morning, in a purely symbolic and very loud…
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 Drivers and Their Families, Allowing Yellow Bus Service to Resume on Monday Teamster Local 174…
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 Senior Director Kim Mingo released the following statement regarding transportation for Seattle Public Schools: “We…
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 picket lines, First Student has finally reached out to the Teamsters and a meeting will…
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, 2017, Seattle Public Schools Assistant Superintendent for Operations Pegi McEvoy sent a letter to First…
“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 on an Unfair Labor Practice strike today, as First Student continues to refuse to provide…
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 Ignore Drivers’ Needs and Refuses to Resolve Unfair Labor Practices January 30, 2018 Beginning Thursday…
First Student Update Flyer
January 16, 2018 The following flyer is being distributed to our members at First Student today:
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 avoid protracted strike January 6, 2018 At a meeting that filled nearly every seat in the…
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 Seattle walked off the job in a one-day Unfair Labor Practice strike. The strike, which…