Zum Transportation Bus Workers Join Teamsters Local 186 for Better Terms

Bus Workers at Zum Transportation Align with Teamsters Local 186

(GOLETA, Ca.) – In a significant move, 30 bus employees at Zum Transportation in California have opted to join Teamsters Local 186. This decision marks the start of their journey towards securing a robust Teamster contract aimed at ensuring improved working conditions and a stronger voice in the workplace.

Abel Garcia, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 186, expressed his enthusiasm by stating, “These brave workers came to the Teamsters to improve their livelihood, and we are so happy to welcome them.” He further emphasized the importance of negotiating a fair initial contract that offers enhanced wages, benefits, and working conditions, adding, “We’re really grateful to the Teamsters organizers who made this victory possible.”

The Teamsters Union has been actively organizing employees at Zum Transportation across various locations nationwide, with a commitment to elevating standards in the passenger transportation sector for its members.

Adding her voice to the sentiment, Sandra Meshinko, a bus driver and member of Local 186, remarked, “I am so happy to call myself a Teamster. We stood together and won a collective voice when it comes to wages, healthcare and working conditions.”

Teamsters Local 186 is dedicated to representing workers from diverse industries throughout Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties in California. Further information can be found on teamsterslocal186.org.