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…
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 effort to mitigate any hardship faced by Seattle parents, Teamsters Local 174 has decided to…
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 January 1, 2018, the US Department of Transportations’ Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will…
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 174 is First Student’s Responsibility to Solve November 15, 2017 After a complete breakdown in…
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 Hall between representatives from the Teamsters and First Student. The meeting, which included decision-makers from…
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 dated October 30, 2017, Seattle Public Schools Assistant Superintendent for Operations Pegi McEvoy has sent…
“Sorry You Have Cancer”: This 26-year old First Student Driver’s Battle for Healthcare is a Battle for her Life
October 31, 2017 Olivia Moore stands with her bus on the First Student lot At just 26 years old, school bus driver Olivia Moore has fought more hard battles than…
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 to the Seattle School Board. The Board has continued to do nothing about the labor dispute…
First Student Teamsters Speak Before the Seattle School Board
October 18, 2017 It was an electrifying evening at the Seattle School Board meeting, as dozens of First Student drivers attended the meeting wearing their reflective vests and carrying handmade…
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 on making picket signs for a potential Unfair Labor Practice strike. All the signs were carefully waterproofed…