They've united for respect and better working conditions. Charles Squellati, a monitor, said:
This is a wonderful thing. I’m looking forward to having more job security and a voice at the bargaining table. Now that we’re Teamsters, we will have backing.Said Janette Bollinger, a driver:
We couldn’t be happier. We worked so hard for this and it feels like such a new beginning. We’re stronger together, and we will support all the other drivers and monitors at Illinois Central in their upcoming elections.Tom Flynn, president of Local 179, said he's looking forward to negotiating a contract that will improve working conditions.
The Coal City drivers and monitors united to form their union in a collaborative effort with the International Union, Teamsters Joint Council 25 and Local 179.
John T. Coli, Teamsters International Vice President and President of Teamsters Joint Council 25, congratulated the workers who joined together to better their lives.
There are quite a few Teamster elections coming up for Illinois Central school bus workers. They're in Wilmington on May 3, Channahon on May 9, Waukegan on May 10 and Mt. Prospect on May 11.
Illinois Central is the fifth largest private school bus company in the United States with more than 3,400 vehicles.
Glad to have you aboard!
