More Than 200 Bus Workers Win Largest Wage Increases in Company History

(PHILADELPHIA) – Bus drivers and attendants at Philadelphia Transportation represented by Teamsters Local 623 have voted to ratify their first union contract. The new three-year agreement includes a grievance and arbitration procedure, route bidding that honors seniority, and the largest wage increases in company history.

“We have never received pay increases like this ever,” said Pete Hopkins, a driver at Philadelphia Transportation. “This contract addresses many of our needs and we are grateful that we were part of the entire negotiating process.”

Philadelphia Transportation Teamsters play a vital role in keeping the city moving by providing safe and timely student transportation.

“Today, Philly Transportation workers will enjoy the fruits of their hard work,” said Richard Hooker, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 623. “The brand-new protections and truly monumental wage increases are just an example of what happens when workers weaponize solidarity.”

Teamsters Local 623 is a powerful labor union representing workers throughout the Philadelphia area. For more information, visit teamsterslocal623.org.

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