Company Violates Neutrality Agreement, Intimidates Workers Seeking Union Representation

LYONS, Ill., Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters Union is condemning Illinois Central School Bus for waging an aggressive anti-union campaign against drivers, monitors, and aides seeking representation with Teamsters Local 777. Despite a neutrality agreement with the union, the company has resorted to intimidation, misinformation, and retaliation in an attempt to prevent workers from organizing.

In October, Local 777 filed for a union election on behalf of Illinois Central School Bus workers. In the weeks leading up to the filing, the company hired two highly paid union busters who have spent more than a month holding anti-union meetings with workers. These individuals have allegedly posed as union representatives during the meetings and spread misinformation about the Teamsters to undermine the organizing campaign.

"Illinois Central School Bus is one of the worst companies we've ever dealt with," said Jim Glimco, President of Local 777. "This company agreed to remain neutral, but instead is spending money on union busters and trying to intimidate workers out of exercising their rights. School districts should think twice about doing business with a company that treats its employees this way. The Teamsters will not tolerate these disgraceful tactics, and we will fight to make sure every worker has the opportunity to join our union."

The company's union-busting campaign has also included multiple terminations, suspensions, and the removal of union supporters from their regular bus routes.

"We work hard every day to safely transport students, and we deserve a company that respects the significance of that responsibility," said Sharlean Frazier, an Illinois Central School Bus worker. "Instead of listening to our concerns, management is trying to scare us away from joining the Teamsters. We're not going to be intimidated. We're standing together because we know we deserve better."

Founded in 1937, Teamsters Local 777 represents workers in a wide variety of industries throughout the Chicago area. For more information, go to teamsters777.org.

Contact:
Lena Melentijevic, (347) 208-2279
LMelentijevic@teamster.org

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SOURCE Teamsters Local 777