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.
Observer Today

Possible bus strike may impact students next week

A looming strike could possibly impact local school districts in the coming days. On Wednesday, Teamsters school bus workers at First Student yards across the country voted by an 88% margin to ...
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Teamsters Union authorizes strike against First Student ahead of contract deadline

Teamsters school bus workers at First Student, Inc. across the country voted to authorize a strike Wednesday if the union ...

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.
Union Leader

Nashua, other school districts brace for possible bus strike

A dispute between the First Student bus company, which serves Nashua, Derry and four other New Hampshire school districts, ...
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FIRST STUDENT TEAMSTERS AUTHORIZE STRIKE

Over 17,000 Bus Workers Nationwide Ready to Strike for a Fair Agreement WASHINGTON, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters ...
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First Student Sets New Standard for Student-Centered Transportation in Wichita Public Schools

First Student, North America's largest student transportation services provider, today announced the positive outcome from a unique collaborative effort between its local transportation team and ...