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Our Mission
UPSEU Local 1222 is committed to being the preeminent labor union by providing professional representation, superior negotiations and adherence to democratic principles which maintain the integrity of the union for the benefit of our members and their families.
What's New at UPSEU 1222
UPSEU Local 1222 filed a grievance in late February 2021 on behalf of a Newtown Bus Driver, as a result of the driver’s rate of pay not being increased in accordance with the employee’s first collective bargaining agreement. Read More...
FEMA will pay families up to $9K to help cover funeral costs for COVID victims. Read More...
Based on the American Rescue Plan for employees who paid taxes on unemploy-ment benefits during 2020 that they will be issued refunds by the IRS for Federal taxes paid on unemployment benefits for up to $10,200.00. Many of you chose to have 20% of the money deducted for taxes. Read More...
On November 24, 2020, the Newtown Bus Drivers nearly unanimously approved a Tentative Agreement for the drivers first union contract, which was reached between UPSEU Local 1222 and All-Star Transportation, LLC. The Agreement provided each of the drivers with job security through the Grievance and Arbitration Procedures, a Seniority Clause, and Safety & Health Provision. Read More...
