Bay Area transit workers are on the move with a new contract
The more than 300 members of Local 3916 (Council 57) keep the San Francisco Bay’s AC Transit system running. The members’ roles vary – from analysts to administrative staff to supervisors – but every one of them plays a critical role in keeping 1.5 million monthly bus riders moving.
Now, with a new 2½-year contract, they are being recognized for everything they bring to their community.
Their new contract delivers wage increases that are designed to keep pace with inflation. It includes an on-call pay adjustment – the first increase in a decade – that helps ensure Local 3916’s skilled workers are ready to respond when needed. It will help sustain this critical workforce and deliver excellent service to Bay Area riders.
“Our members help power innovative trip-planning tools, coordinate bus assignments and running times, monitor service disruptions and emergencies on the road, and perform countless other essential functions that our riders may never see,” said Gideon Murey, Local 3916 president. “Reaching this contract agreement and the vote shows the Transit District recognizes the value we bring to work every day.”
The contract also increases Local 3916’s members’ ability to raise issues with management, as well as offer pathways for members to develop new skills. The agreement runs until the middle of 2029.
