<body><div>The school bus driver strike in the Mat-Su is officially over, with students set to return to their normal bus routes Tuesday.Patrick Fitzgerald is the political coordinator for Teamsters Local 959.“It was a lot. It was a lot for us. It was a lot for our membership, the employees at Durham School Services. It was a lot for the families in the Mat-Su Valley.”After nearly two months, Teamsters members voted Thursday to ratify a new contract with Durham School Services.Negotiations had been ongoing since June of last year, with the previous contract expiring in February. The strike began March 2 and ended April 30.Fitzgerald said the process was difficult for everyone involved.“No one enjoyed it. It was difficult for everybody, but at the end of the day, with the contract we have, it’s going to lead to safer, more effective busing for the Mat-Su.”The new agreement addresses driver concerns, including training, safety and working conditions. Both sides also agreed to updated training and in-service days before returning to routes.The contract will run through early 2029, with future negotiations expected to begin in 2028.Fitzgerald said the union appreciates the community’s patience.“We want to thank the families in the Mat-Su Valley and the Mat-Su School District for their patience through this whole process. We know how difficult it was.”Buses are expected to return to normal routes starting Tuesday.</div></body>

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The school bus driver strike in the Mat-Su is officially over, with students set to return to their normal bus routes Tuesday. Patrick Fitzgerald is the political coordinator for Teamsters Local 959. “It was a lot. It was a lot for us. It was a lot for our membership, the...

Mat-Su school bus driver strike ends, routes resume Tuesday

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The school bus driver strike in the Mat-Su is officially over, with students set to return to their normal bus routes Tuesday. Patrick Fitzgerald is the po

Mat-Su school bus driver strike ends, routes resume Tuesday

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