Seattle school bus drivers reach contract, strike avoided

The threat of a Seattle school bus strike is gone after the union representing many of the drivers and mechanics for the Seattle School District (SSD) signed a new contract.

Zūm school bus drivers and mechanics overwhelmingly ratified their first contract as members of Teamsters Local 174, which members voted by 97% to ratify Saturday, June 10.

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“It was crucial that this group win a strong contract to protect the school bus industry standard in Seattle, and these brand-new Teamsters’ solidarity and strength accomplished that goal,” Local 174 Secretary-Treasurer Rick Hicks said. “Zūm seems to generally be a

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