Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County

Granite Selected for Approximately $72 Million Project in Capitola, California

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Granite (NYSE:GVA) has been awarded an approximately $72 million contract by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to build auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder facilities on Highway 1 between Bay/Porter and State Park Drive in Capitola, California.

Key Points: 
  • Granite (NYSE:GVA) has been awarded an approximately $72 million contract by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to build auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder facilities on Highway 1 between Bay/Porter and State Park Drive in Capitola, California.
  • Granite will recycle approximately 12,000 tons of existing asphalt and concrete into recycled aggregates and utilize approximately 88,000 tons of subbase & base from its local aggregate and recycled aggregate plants.
  • “Our core values of excellence and safety will guide us to ensure minimal disruption to local traffic during construction.
  • The project is planned to begin in September 2023 and is expected to be completed in Q3 2025.

TEAMSTERS LOCAL 533 COMMENDS GOV. JOE LOMBARDO FOR PASSING TRANSIT BILL

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Friday, June 2, 2023

RENO, Nev., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 533 is commending the signing of Assembly Bill 214 (AB 214) into state law by Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo. AB 214 will increase safety for transit workers by requiring transit authorities to save security footage for 10 days. It also requires them to appoint worker representatives to Transportation Resource Advisory Committees (TRACs), which make policy recommendations to the transit authorities.

Key Points: 
  • RENO, Nev., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 533 is commending the signing of Assembly Bill 214 (AB 214) into state law by Nevada Gov.
  • AB 214 will increase safety for transit workers by requiring transit authorities to save security footage for 10 days.
  • Now, our voices have to be heard," said Gary Watson, President of Teamsters Local 533.
  • Chartered in 1934, Teamsters Local 533 represents about 2,500 workers various trades throughout northern Nevada and eastern California, including about 220 RTC/Keolis employees.

Granite to Widen Highway 1 in the Soquel/Capitola area of Santa Cruz County

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Granite (NYSE:GVA) was awarded an approximately $29 million contract by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to widen a section of Highway 1 in Santa Cruz, California.

Key Points: 
  • Granite (NYSE:GVA) was awarded an approximately $29 million contract by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to widen a section of Highway 1 in Santa Cruz, California.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230523005076/en/
    Granite is proud to contribute to the development of Santa Cruz County’s infrastructure.
  • We have a long-standing commitment to safety and excellence and will bring this dedication to every aspect of the project.
  • “Granite is proud to contribute to the development of Santa Cruz County’s infrastructure.

Southern Nevada’s RTC orders 24 additional high-capacity buses from NFI

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

ST. CLOUD, Minn., Feb. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB) NFI Group Inc. (“NFI”), a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, today announced that the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (“RTC”) has exercised options for 24 Xcelsior® compressed natural gas (“CNG”) 60-foot, heavy-duty transit buses (48 equivalent units or “EUs”), converted from its subsidiary New Flyer of America Inc. (“New Flyer”)’s backlog in Q4 2022.

Key Points: 
  • RTC is a regional entity overseeing public transportation, traffic management, and roadway design and construction funding for Southern Nevada.
  • The options are part of a five-year contract with RTC announced in 2021 for up to 130 Xcelsior CNG sixty-foot buses, supported by Federal Transit Administration (“FTA”) funds.
  • “New Flyer is a leader in low- and no-emission mobility, with more than 13,000 CNG buses on the roads across North America.
  • For over 30 years, RTC has partnered with New Flyer to deliver more than 820 buses, nearly half of which were CNG propulsion,” said Chris Stoddart, President, North American Bus and Coach, NFI.

TEAMSTERS 533: KEOLIS TRANSIT SIGNS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ON MORE LABOR VIOLATIONS

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

RENO, Nev., March 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Keolis Transit has come to terms and settled 17 additional labor charges with Teamsters 533 for violations of the National Labors Relations Act. "This brings the total number of charges settled to 40, with more likely to follow," said Teamsters Local 533 President Gary Watson.

Key Points: 
  • RENO, Nev., March 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Keolis Transit has come to terms and settled 17 additional labor charges with Teamsters 533 for violations of the National Labors Relations Act.
  • "This settlement agreement was obtained due to our members' dedication and resiliency by standing strong together against adversity.
  • The National Labor Relations Board Settlement Agreement details a monetary settlement for two of our sisters who were retaliated against for honoring the picket line, among many other violations related to the three strikes in 2021," said Watson.
  • "I am incredibly grateful for my Union; they have diligently protected me against the retaliation of Keolis Transit.

Teamsters Local 533 Membership Approves Agreement With Keolis

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Friday, December 3, 2021

"This new deal will eliminate the need for further 'repetitive and harmful strikes' caused by Keolis," said Local 533 President Gary Watson.

Key Points: 
  • "This new deal will eliminate the need for further 'repetitive and harmful strikes' caused by Keolis," said Local 533 President Gary Watson.
  • "We appreciate U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh and Teamsters General President-Elect Sean O'Brien for their assistance in bringing a peaceful end to this labor dispute," said Debbie Calkins, Local 533 Secretary-Treasurer.
  • "We still have many outstanding disputes but are hopeful to come to a resolution," said Eric Martelle, Keolis Transit Driver and Local 533 Shop Steward.
  • Chartered in 1934, Teamsters Local 533 represents about 2,300 workers in various trades throughout northern Nevada and eastern California, including about 200 RTC/Keolis employees.

Teamsters And Keolis Reach Tentative Agreement

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

RENO, Nev., Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Members of Teamsters Local 533 employed by Keolis Transit, the contractor for the Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County (RTC Washoe), have reach a tentative agreement today after numerous stalemates and unfair labor strikes during the collective bargaining process throughout the summer and fall of 2021.

Key Points: 
  • RENO, Nev., Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Members of Teamsters Local 533 employed by Keolis Transit, the contractor for the Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County (RTC Washoe), have reach a tentative agreement today after numerous stalemates and unfair labor strikes during the collective bargaining process throughout the summer and fall of 2021.
  • The agreement will be submitted for ratification by the represented employees this week.
  • United States Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh and IBT General President-elect Sean O'Brien were instrumental in resolution of this dispute with Keolis CEO David Scorey.
  • Chartered in 1934, Teamsters Local 533 represents about 2,300 workers in various trades throughout northern Nevada and eastern California, including about 200 RTC/Keolis employees.

Teamsters Begin Third Strike At Keolis

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

RENO, Nev., Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Members of Teamsters Local 533 employed by Keolis Transit, the contractor for the Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County (RTC Washoe), will go on strike at 11:00am PST today.

Key Points: 
  • RENO, Nev., Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Members of Teamsters Local 533 employed by Keolis Transit, the contractor for the Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County (RTC Washoe), will go on strike at 11:00am PST today.
  • "France-based Keolis has received millions of American taxpayer dollars for pandemic relief - public money intended for employment," said Gary Watson, Local 533 President.
  • Keolis would be wise to accept the modestly higher offer made by Teamsters Local 533."
  • Suite 106, Las Vegas, NV 89108; Attn: Teamsters Keolis Strike.

RTC of Southern Nevada awards NFI subsidiary New Flyer a contract for up to 130 low-emission CNG buses

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021

RTC is a regional entity overseeing public transportation, traffic management, and roadway design and construction funding for Southern Nevada.

Key Points: 
  • RTC is a regional entity overseeing public transportation, traffic management, and roadway design and construction funding for Southern Nevada.
  • With over 13,000 CNG buses on the roads across North America, NFI is a CNG technology leader in mass mobility.
  • For nearly 25 years, New Flyer has supported RTC with over 760 buses, more than half of which are CNG propulsion, said Chris Stoddart, President, North American Bus and Coach.
  • New Flyer CNG buses conform to the EPA and NHTSA comprehensive Heavy-Duty National Program, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fuel consumption for heavy-duty highway vehicles.

Press Release From Teamsters Local 533

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Monday, September 27, 2021

Since they agreed to join Teamsters Local 533 in a participatory process in August, this corporation has only engaged in four negotiation sessions and have been stonewalling the process ever since.

Key Points: 
  • Since they agreed to join Teamsters Local 533 in a participatory process in August, this corporation has only engaged in four negotiation sessions and have been stonewalling the process ever since.
  • "At this rate it will take more than three or four years to achieve a contract," said Teamsters Local 533 President Gary Watson.
  • Over the past eighteen months, not only has Keolis Corporation failed to implement local, state, and federal COVID-19 safety requirements, they've also cut overtime and ignored safety measures.
  • Teamsters 533 has become a job placement facilitator, helping mistreated operators and support staff find work at UPS, Waste Management or other transit facilities, where they're treated with respect," said Teamsters 533 President Gary Watson.