ZUM TRANSPORTATION WORKERS IN JESSUP JOIN TEAMSTERS

300 Bus Workers in Maryland Overwhelmingly Vote for Union Representation

JESSUP, Md., Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bus drivers, van drivers, trainers, and attendants at Zum Transportation in Jessup have voted by a four-to-one margin to join Teamsters Local 570.

"I voted to join the Teamsters because management has made false promises to employees for far too long," said Karl Fernandez, a driver at Zum in Jessup. "We asked the Teamsters to represent us because they will ensure we get a collective bargaining agreement that includes better wages, stronger benefits, safe working conditions, and protection from unfair treatment."

"With an overwhelming yes vote, Zum transportation workers have sent a resounding message to their employer that they will no longer be treated with disrespect and offered the bare minimum," said Sean Cedenio, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 570. "We could not be more excited to welcome nearly 300 brothers and sisters to our great union. Today, we celebrate and tomorrow, we get to work on fighting for a first Teamsters contract."

These new Teamsters provide essential student transportation services for Howard County Public Schools.

"The way that we have been treated is unfair and enough is enough," said Dwight Blackwell, a driver at Zum in Jessup. "We aren't asking for a lot, just to be offered the same opportunities as management — like paid holidays, annual leave, and a pay raise. Most importantly, we want to be paid for the days that schools are closed for inclement weather and teacher meetings because we have not received a full paycheck since before Christmas break."

Teamsters Local 570 represents workers in a wide variety of industries throughout Baltimore and the surrounding communities. For more information, visit team570.org.

Contact: 
Colin McCullough, (856) 625-6856
[email protected]

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SOURCE Teamsters Local 570