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Nearly 400 union members at SamTrans are now working under a new four-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) following a vote today by the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) Board of Directors.
Yesterday, members of Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1574 voted overwhelming to approve the agreement that was negotiated on Friday during a mediation meeting. The new contract covers bus operators, mechanics, utility workers, storekeepers, and customer service representatives and receptionists.
"This contract represents a significant milestone for SamTrans and our valued employees,” said SamTrans General Manager/CEO April Chan. "I want to thank everyone involved for their dedication to finding common ground and moving forward. This agreement strengthens the foundation for our future success."
Under the terms of the new agreement, ATU members will earn a 4% wage increase in the first year, followed by 3.5% in the second and third years and another 4% increase in the final year. The final agreement also provides for equity adjustments to job classifications that were found by the District to be below market.
Contract negotiations moved to a mediation phase this fall to help the two sides move past a stalemate that developed over the summer. In July, union members voted down the District’s final offer and subsequently in August, the members voted down a tentative agreement reached at the bargaining table.
The prior MOU expired at the end of June. The new MOU goes into effect immediately.
In October, SamTrans also reached agreement with Teamsters Local 856.
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The San Mateo County Transit District operates 74 routes and two on-demand service areas. Funded in part by a half-cent sales tax, the district also provides administrative support for Caltrain and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority. SamTrans has provided bus service to San Mateo County customers since 1976.
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