First Student Drivers in Dekalb Ratify Contract
November 20, 2009
Ninety-five First Student bus drivers in Dekalb, Illinois ratified a two-year contract Friday which will guarantee them wage increases and health insurance contributions.
Dominic Romanazzi, President of Teamsters Local 330, said negotiations between the union and First Student had been underway since March.
“We simply wanted a fair and equitable agreement,” Romanazzi said.
The workers went on strike Monday after rejecting the company’s offer that would have eliminated health insurance for new drivers. Negotiations resumed Thursday.
