First Student, union reach tentative deal to avoid school bus driver strike

On Tuesday, the Teamsters First Student National Negotiating Committee announced in a press release that it has reached "a ...

Union for First Student authorizes strike if no deal is reached on contract negotiations by March 31

The Teamsters union represents more than 17,000 workers nationwide, including bus drivers in New Hampshire.

First-year UConn student from East Hartford dies, fundraiser launched

Emmanuel Osei Frimpong, 20, of East Hartford, who started his studies at the UConn in fall 2025, died on March 29.
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Teamsters announce last‑minute agreement for 17,000 First Student school bus drivers

Teamsters hailed First Student’s new contract as a “national foundation,” but drivers demand details on real gains for hours, pay, and pensions.

First Student bus drivers authorize strike over national contract. Is RI impacted?

First Student works with many districts throughout Rhode Island, and the national union voted 88% in favor of a strike.

School bus workers vote to approve strike against First Student

First Student is used by several districts in the area, including Belvidere, Rockton and DeKalb.

Deal reached to avert First Student school bus driver strike that loomed over Massachusetts communities

A possible school bus driver strike that would have affected some Massachusetts communities has been averted.

First Student school bus company sued after student injured in Pittsburgh DUI crash

First Student school bus company sued after student injured in Pittsburgh DUI crash.