Washoe County Teamsters Ratify Keolis Contract

The Facts -

• • Bus workers at Keolis Transit have ratified a new three-year agreement.

• • The contract includes better wages, benefits, and longer lactation breaks.

• • Teamsters Local 533 represents 2,300 workers in northern Nevada and eastern California.

200 Bus Workers Secure Additional Protections, Improved Compensation in New Agreement

(RENO, Nev.) – Bus workers at Keolis Transit, contractor for the Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County, represented by Teamsters Local 533, have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement. The three-year deal eliminates mandatory mediation in grievances and improves disciplinary procedures, wages, lactation breaks, pension contributions, equipment insurance, and annual allowances.

“This is a historic contract for our members who provide essential public transit services. We made no concessions and secured significant wage increases, improved health benefits, and enhanced retirement security,” said Gary Watson, President of Local 533.

“We are thrilled with the outcome,” said Debbie Calkins, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 533. “We showed Keolis Transit that we deserve better. We thank RTC Washoe for recognizing our value and are ready to continue delivering top public transit service to Washoe County.”

The 200 Teamsters include bus drivers, technicians, dispatchers, road supervisors, and utility workers for Northern Nevada’s largest public transportation provider.

“I am thrilled for my brothers and sisters, especially new moms, as we secured 30 minutes paid each time for lactation. Alongside other economic gains, we are setting the bar for Teamsters transit workers,” said Amanda Nelson, a six-year coach operator and Local 533 shop steward.

Chartered in 1934, Teamsters Local 533 represents about 2,300 workers in various trades throughout Northern Nevada and Eastern California. For more information, visit teamsters533.org.

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