TEAMSTERS LOCAL 671 WINS THREE SCHOOL BUS ELECTIONS IN TWO MONTHS

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Nov 03, 2022, 15:16 ET

Organizing Momentum Builds in Connecticut as Teamster Membership Grows

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 671 has organized three groups of school bus drivers in only two months. First Student mechanics and monitors in Manchester both voted to join the Teamsters unanimously. In a third election, more than 100 drivers and monitors at First Student of New Britain also voted to join Local 671.

"We have momentum on our side at First Student," said Tony LePore, Local 671 Secretary-Treasurer "Everyone who works for a school bus company recognizes that with a Teamster contract — both at the national level, and with our local union — Connecticut school bus drivers, monitors and mechanics can get the best wages, benefits, and working conditions that this company has to offer. Also, I'd like to thank Field Representative Jennifer Morone for her hard work on securing these successful victories."

Pamela Barnett is a First Student driver from the East Hartford location. She also serves as a shop steward and Local 671 Recording Secretary. She played a critical role in organizing all three of the new units.

"I think there's so much enthusiasm to organize among school bus drivers right now. It's because everyone knows that when it comes to unions, the Teamsters are the best," Barnett said. "This union is strong — we have some of the best contracts in the state. We have people backing us up who view bus drivers as people with a professional career. We're not babysitters on wheels. We have someone who will help us address the issues that we go through."

Teamsters Local 671 represents workers in transportation, construction, and many other industries throughout Central Connecticut. For more information, go to Teamsters671.com/.

Contact:
Matt McQuaid, (202) 624-6877
[email protected]

SOURCE Teamsters Local 671