425 Transit Workers Win Improved Safety Language, Protect Health Care Benefits

MADISON, Wis., Sept. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Madison Metro Transit workers, represented by Teamsters Local 120, have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement after nearly a year of negotiations. Teamsters at Madison Metro Transit work as bus operators, technicians, and administrative staff and provide essential public transportation services for Wisconsin's capital city.

"Teamsters at Madison Metro Transit are the backbone of this city's transportation," said Tom Erickson, President of Local 120. "Ensuring that these workers were able to maintain years of hard-fought protections and benefits, while also securing new and improved safety language was our top priority in this contract fight. We are grateful to our members for their determination and patience throughout this long fight."

The new three-year agreement, which was approved by Madison City Council last night, includes annual wage increases, additional vacation days, and improved language to protect all workers against assaults.

"I'm proud of this contract negotiation and the negotiating team for battling to get the best contract I have seen in my almost 22 years as a Teamster," said Matt Sarenich, a transit operator and chief steward at Local 120. "This was a huge win and it's why my fellow Local 120 Teamsters brothers and sisters approved it by nearly 95 percent."

Teamsters Local 120 proudly represents nearly 15,000 hard-working men and women in over 300 companies in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. For more information, visit teamsterslocal120.org.

Contact: 
Rick Roeth, (608) 212-4363
RRoeth@teamsterslocal120.org

 

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SOURCE Teamsters Local 120