Curbside transportation dispatchers at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) have given unanimous approval to a new 4-year collective bargaining agreement that includes large hourly wage improvements.
“SFO was recently listed among the top airports in the United States,” said Tony Delorio, Principal Officer of Local 665. “The service provided by curb transportation dispatchers is an essential part of that rating. This wage improvement, won by these Teamsters, along with maintaining their other benefits, is recognition of that work”.
The new contract, reviewed and unanimously approved by the women and men in the bargaining unit, includes an initial $4.00 an hour increase, with yearly wage increases of $1.00 an hour thereafter. The ratified agreement includes a higher annual hourly contribution to the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust. Vacation improvements are also included in the approved package while maintaining their medical benefits.
Local 665 business representative Joe Matekel said the solidary of the Teamsters membership was the key during negotiations.
“Our sisters and brothers at SFO know that sticking together is the best way to get respect, and these members proved worker unity gets results”, Matekel said.
Added Teamster Shop Steward Jason Schellenberg: “We remained united and professional during the negotiations. The company soon realized that it was time to pay wages that are both fair and equitable. Our members and the union leadership delivered this new contract together.”
