Vegas Taxi Drivers Victorious in 60-Day Strike
Las Vegas taxi drivers represented by the Industrial, Technical and Professional Employees Union (ITPEU)/OPEIU Local 4873 won a new contract as a result of their 60-day strike at Yellow Checker Star Transportation. Drivers will receive a share of the metered fares, reinstatement of eligibility for a four-day/12-hours-a-day workweek, increases in annual bonuses and other benefits. The new contract was signed Thursday morning.
OPEIU applauded the settlement, via press release:
'I’m extremely proud of the fact that we have the loyal support of so many drivers, all of whom are the heart and soul of this struggle,' said OPEIU President Michael Goodwin. 'These drivers, although enduring a great deal of personal hardship, stood together and proved that through solidarity and collective bargaining, workers can improve their quality of life.'
'The drivers stood strong during a very difficult strike and now have a contract that brings the 1,800 drivers employed by YCS the respect and dignity they deserve,' said Local 4873 President Dennis R. Arrington. 'We fought back against the companies’ attempts to force senior drivers to work five or six days per week, at 60 and 72 hours. And all of the striking drivers will return to work at the same time on Thursday, May 2.'
