SamTrans reaches contract agreements with several unions, including series of pay hikes
The San Mateo County Transit District has reached new contract agreements with several bargaining units that include wage increases and "equity adjustments" over three years for some workers in the SamTrans bus system.
The agreements feature increases of between 18.3 percent and 21.9 percent for nearly 60 Teamsters Local 856 employees in six bargaining units representing inspectors, supervisors, facility technicians, maintenance instructors, transit instructors and utility/maintenance supervisors, according to the district, which also provides administrative support for Caltrain and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority.
"Our employees are the backbone of this agency, and their hard work and commitment to serving the community is what makes SamTrans such an outstanding transit system," SamTrans CEO April Chan said in a news release Monday. "This agreement reflects our deep respect and appreciation for their contributions, and we look forward to continuing to work together to deliver safe, reliable, and exceptional service to our riders throughout San Mateo County."
The transit agency is still in negotiations with Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1574 , which represents nearly 400 bus drivers, utility workers, storekeepers, customer service representatives and receptionists.
SamTrans runs 74 bus routes in San Mateo County and parts of San Francisco and Palo Alto.
Teamsters Local 856 representatives did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
