Our Mission Statement

We, workers from the nine Baumann, Acme, Brookset and Alert locations in Long Island, have formed our union with Teamsters Local 1205.  We now have the power to make a real, positive difference in our working lives and create a better future for our families. We have a voice at work!  We negotiated as equals with the company for the improvements we all deserve!  Together, we are working with Teamsters Local 1205 to make this a better place to work.

Click Here to Sample Some Photos Taken During Our Campaign!

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Update on Recent Grievance Victories

We are happy to report that a major settlement was recently reached with Baumann, resolving over a dozen pending grievances.  Click here to read this important memo.

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Baumann's Declared War on Workers & the Reason for it

We continue our mission to obtain greater justice for all who work for Baumann Buses.

Click here to read an update on Baumann’s continued and intensified attack, which is taking place because of our successes.

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  Click Here To Read Our Fall 2011 Newsletter!

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NLRB Issues a Legal Complaint Against Baumann

A very important legal Complaint was issued against Baumann on June 6 by the National Labor Relation Board (NLRB).  The NLRB investigated charges Local 1205 made against Baumann and concluded there was clear evidence of the employer's committing Unfair Labor Practices--a violation of the law!  Read the full NLRB Complaint.

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Read our Fall 2010 Newsletter!

Click here to read quotes from your elected Shop Stewards about some of our first contract success stories. 

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Congratulations!  We Ratified Our Teamster Contract!

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Contract Ratification Vote

A secret ballot ratification vote is scheduled to take place this Wednesday,

June 23, between  9 am - 12 noon in each yard.  Click here for more information. 

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Read the Update from our May 1st Meeting

Click on the links below to view the two important Commission Reports.

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Second Report of The Baumann Monitoring Commission: School Bus Worker's Right to a Contract at Baumann Bus

On April 29th the Baumann Monitoring Commission issued their second report.  Click here to view the Second Commission Report.  Read the First Commission Report.

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NLRB Issues a Complaint Against Baumann

On April 21, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), after an investigation, issued a consolidated amended complaint against Baumann Bus.

Here is the Press Release issued April 23rd.

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Issue 3 Of Our Newsletter Is Here!

Read the latest issue of our Newsletter for an update from your Negotiating Committee.

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Overwhelming Support Shown For Baumann Bus Workers

Over one thousand Long Island union members-and four US congressmen-stood and cheered on Monday in support of the Baumann Bus workers, who are waging their historic fight for a first union contract. Read more.

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We’re Negotiating Our Contract At Baumann Bus

After our wonderful victory in favor of Teamster representation, we’ve gotten to work negotiating a contract with Baumann management. We’ve had several negotiation sessions, where we have laid out our priorities to make this a better place to work. Here is an update from our Teamsters Local 1205 and here are some of our priorities. We will keep everyone updated on our progress!

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Baumann Bus Workers Vote to Join Teamsters Local 1205

As a result of a major election victory, more than 1,700 school bus workers employed at the Baumann transportation companies on Long Island will become members of Teamsters Local 1205, headquartered in Farmingdale, New York. The workers voted 906-644 in an election conducted by the National Labor Relations Board.

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Long Island Immigrant Alliance Supports Us!

The Long Island Immigrant Alliance supports our rights to form our union with Teamsters Local 1205. Read this letter to us from the organization's executive director! The letter is also available in Spanish and Creole.

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Baumann Monitoring Commission Demands Fair Treatment of Workers, End to Anti-Union Activity

The Baumann Monitoring Commission, a volunteer commission made up of prominent community leaders throughout Long Island, held a press conference on November 10, 2009 to demand justice for the more than 1,700 workers on Long Island who work for the Baumann transportation companies.  Review the Commission's Full Report.

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Issue 2 of Our Newsletter is Ready to Read!

We’re excited about the latest issue of our newsletter. This newsletter will help us all become better acquainted with Teamsters Local 1205. In this newsletter you will hear from eight members of Teamsters Local 1205 who work in a variety of industries, including school bus. Find out what their pay, health care, benefits and treatment on the job is like as Teamsters! You will see the difference. Read more. The newsletter is also available in Spanish and Creole. 

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Watch Us Rally for Respect!

Watch your coworkers live in action, talking about the changes we need and how we’re going to make them as Teamsters! We rallied for respect with our coworkers, Teamster, political and community leaders and fellow bus workers from throughout Long Island. We let Baumann know there’s no stopping us now and we’re voting Teamsters “YES” on November 20th!

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We Will Elect Our Shop Stewards Once We Elect Our Union

Once we form our union by voting to join Teamsters Local 1205 on November 20, we will do many things to make improvements in our jobs. One thing we will do is elect our shop stewards! Check out our flier! It's also available in Spanish and Creole.

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Your Co-Workers’ Guide To The Truth At Baumann

Baumann is paying a lot of money to anti-union consultants to have meetings with us and tell us lies about our union. Read this flier that we put together, and make sure our coworkers know the TRUTH. These are the FACTS about OUR union!

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The Countdown Begins!

The countdown begins! On November 20, we will have the opportunity to vote for change in our workplace! We’re looking forward to having the representation of Teamsters Local 1205 for better wages, an end to pay shortages, better and more affordable benefits, respect and a say at work! Check out the first issue of our Baumann, Acme, Brookset and Alert workers newsletter, as we count down to our Teamster election!

Also, check out our newsletter insert. It shows the important difference that will be made by us becoming Teamsters! This newsletter insert is also available in Spanish and Creole.

We’ll be putting out newsletters regularly leading up to our Teamsters election on November 20!

Read this newsletter and make sure you vote!

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Rallying for Respect

School bus workers with Baumann Bus in Long Island, New York, rallied for respect Saturday, October 17, 2009 with Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa, Teamster and Long Island labor supporters, as well as prominent community and political leaders, including Sen. Chuck Schumer.  View photos from this event.

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Letter from Your Coworkers on the Organizing Committee

We recently sent a letter to our coworkers at Baumann, Acme, Brookset and Alert about the progress of our campaign to form a union with Teamsters Local 1205. The support has been overwhelming!

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Teamsters Fighting Hard On Our Behalf

Our campaign took off with a roaring start! On Monday, August 17,2009 we hosted a news conference with the Teamsters, elected officials and other labor leaders who notified Baumann/Acme Bus Co. that we were determined to organize!

Before our news conference, we hand delivered a letter from Roger Clayman, Executive Director of the Long Island Federation of Labor, to the yard managers of each of the nine Baumann Bus/Acme Bus yards. We also delivered the letter to the company’s headquarters.

In addition, letters have been sent to the company from Governor David Paterson and Long Island Members of Congress.