Mile Square Members Ratify New Contract

The membership at Local 100’s largest School Bus property, Yonkers-based Mile Square, has overwhelmingly ratified a new gain filled three-year contract.  The vote was 352 in favor, 4 against, and one voided ballot. The agreement brings an overall 9.5 percent wage increase to the Drivers and Monitors with 3 percent in the first year, 3 percent in the second year and 3.5 percent in the final year.

Local 100 School Bus Division Chair Gus Moghrabi said that the union succeeded in securing an additional two and a half hours guaranteed pay per week for all covered members.  “This was a vital gain for the members and one of our pre-contract goals,” said Moghrabi.  “We also held the line against give-backs.” Other gains included an additional $5000 in life insurance and safety and attendance bonuses.

Moghrabi thanked Local 100 President Tony Utano and Vice President Peter Rosconi for their help and support during the process.

Local 100 President Tony Utano added: “I want to commend the committee, including our Division Chair, Gus Moghrabi, and Section Chair Viviana Guzman, for their leadership and professionalism in bringing this contract home.  This kind of package, which was negotiated in the middle of the pandemic, is a testament to the kind of representation we have in the school bus division.  This was a job well done by all involved, and the membership agreed with their impressive ratification vote.”