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First Student Teamsters Ratify Five-Year National Contract

Teamsters at First Student have ratified a five-year contract covering more than 22,000 school bus workers. The agreement follows a strike threat across 96 locals.

Benzinga
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Teamsters at First Student have ratified a five-year national master agreement. The contract covers more than 22,000 school bus workers across the United States. The agreement includes stronger protections, improved benefits, and safer working conditions. It was reached after a credible strike threat across 96 locals.

The deal was announced on May 19, 2026.

It applies to school bus routes nationwide. The ratification prevents potential disruptions that would have affected student transportation across multiple states.

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