SamTrans reaches three-year agreement with Teamsters

A new three-year contract was unanimously approved by the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) and the Teamsters Local 856.

The new agreement calls for a three percent wage increase and a $2,500 lump sum, followed by an additional three percent wage increase and another $1,000 lump sum in September 2022 and a third three percent wage increase in September 2023.

“Our employees stepped up in the past year and a half, helping people get where they need to go in the most difficult of circumstances,” said SamTrans General Manager/CEO Carter Mau. “This pay increase recognizes their dedication and professionalism, which is vital to keeping SamTrans running.”

The Teamsters represent 45 members in the following units – Bus Contract Inspector Unit, Bus Transportation Supervisory Unit, Facility Maintenance Technician Unit, Maintenance Instructor Unit, Transit Inspector Unit and Utility/Maintenance Supervisory Unit.

SamTrans is in ongoing negotiations with ATU Local 1574, which represents bus operators and maintenance staff and call center employees.