Liberty Lines Members Vote “Yes” on New Contract; Pact Gives Raises of 11% Over Five Years

 MARCH 29 -- TWU Local 100 Members at Liberty Lines in Yonkers have approved a new five-year contract, announced TWU Local 100 Administrative Vice President Angel Giboyeaux. The vote was 162 to 70, and was certified by the American Arbitration Association this morning at its offices in lower Manhattan. Liberty Lines operates the Bee Line System which serves Yonkers and adjacent communities.

Under the agreement which runs through February of 2021, Liberty Lines Bus Operators, Mechanics, Cleaners and other workers will be getting 11% pay raises as well as other benefits including pension enhancements.

“I was optimistic that the contract would pass because it’s a good agreement that gives raises in every year,” said AVP Giboyeaux, the ranking officer on the negotiating committee. “Moving with the economy, the pension workers will earn is going up as well, and we have protected our health benefits. This is a solid win for workers.”

The raises are 1.75%, 2%, 2%, 2.25% and 3%, with the first increase effective on today’s ratification. Other benefits include better uniform allowances and nighttime differential pay. Local 100 represents approximately 600 members at Liberty Lines. Mr. Giboyeaux gave credit to the Union's negotiating committee, which included Private Lines VP Pete Rosconi, Division Chair Bill Mooney, Exec Board Member Manny Agosto, Carlos Bernabel, Janet Rosa, and Tom Monaco. The union's attorney at the table was Denis Engel.