Facebook Shuttle Drivers Ratify Teamster Contract

(RTTNews) - Shuttle bus drivers who are employed by Facebook (FB) contractor Loop Transportation have voted unanimously to ratify a strong first agreement. The 87 members of Teamsters Local 853 in San Leandro, Calif., have made a number of improvements to their working conditions, including wage increases, seniority provisions, guaranteed hours, health care, retirement and more.

With this contract, the average pay for workers at Loop, who live in one of the most expensive areas of the country, will be $24.50 an hour, up from $18 an hour.

The agreement will now be submitted to Facebook by Loop Transportation for their acceptance as the paying client.

On Friday, February 27, more tech company shuttle bus drivers employed by Compass Transportation who shuttle Apple, Yahoo, eBay, Zynga, Genentech and Amtrak workers will vote in their Teamster election.