Newsletter of Teamsters Joint Council 7
Volume 55, Number 2

First Student school bus drivers in Concord voted by an overwhelming 32-3 margin for representation by Teamsters Local 315 in Martinez. The bargaining unit will include 42 drivers in total.
The workers initially came to the union seeking a seniority system and improved route bidding proce- dures, as well as affordable and improved health ben- efits. “We’re just happy now. We needed a voice and job security,” said driver Sylvester Williams.
“This is a very strong showing of support for the union,” said Local 315 Secretary-Treasurer Dale Robbins. “We’re hopeful and optimistic that we can get a contract negotiated and ratified before the driv- ers start bidding for routes and prior to the beginning of the new school year. I am extremely proud of the drivers’ unity and solidarity and for the hard work our organizer, Jim Sveum, devoted to this campaign.”