SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — UTU-represented members employed as bus operators by the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District have become “the highest-paid bus operators in America” following ratification of a new three-year labor agreement, said Bonnie Morr, vice president of the UTU Bus Department.
UTU Local 23 members ratified two agreements – the one by bus operators, and a second affecting drivers who perform services for the disabled.
Leading the negotiations were General Chairperson Eduardo Montesino and Vice Chairpersons Jason Andrews, Daniel Zaragosa, Todd Pinsky and Sergio Tabag. Morr provided negotiating assistance.
“These negotiations brought a balance to a workforce that had a 37-day strike in 2005 in order to obtain benefits that been denied them over the years,” Morr said.
Related News
- Another RRB Office Moves to New Location
- Hunting accident claims life of Idaho member’s daughter
- Gardena City Council welcomes SMART-TD to represent GTrans Bus Operators
- NO On-Site Registration Available at Atlanta Regional Training Seminar
- WATCH: Amanda Snide Earns Award for her Passion
- Legal Internship Available for Students from Railroad Families
- HAPPENING TUESDAY: Join Railroaders from Across the Country for Houston Rail Labor Solidarity Rally!
- Amtrak Operating Unions Gather in Maryland
- SMART-TD to FAA: Keep Drones Out of Our Rail Yards
- Registration CLOSED for Atlanta Regional Training Seminar