North Hills School District Bus Driver Strike Averted

ROSS AND WEST VIEW, PA — A last minute contract was reached with North Hills School District bus drivers early Wednesday, so transportation will be provided to all district students, as well as private and parochial students.

The union representing the bus drivers and ABC Transit, the district's transportation contractor, was announced at around 1 a.m.

"Our bus drivers are a vital part of our daily operations. Without them, we cannot give all of our students the in-person educational experience they need and deserve,” Superintendent Patrick Mannarino said. “We are thankful the two sides could come together and reach an agreement."

ABC Transit released the following statement:

"ABC Transit, Inc. negotiated Tuesday into Wednesday morning with Teamsters Local 249 in an attempt to gain a tentative three-year contract and avoid a strike in the North Hills School District. Following 2 hours of negotiations with a federal mediator, ABC Transit, Inc. agreed to a
tentative contract with Teamsters Local 249, who indicated they will present the tentative agreement for approval to its membership."

More information on the contract vote is forthcoming.

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