Bus Driver Issue * February 16, 2006

For the past 18 months JCAFT Representatives Vi Parramore and Sheila Jones have served on the Jefferson County Salary Committee pushing for local pay raises for bus drivers, bus aides, teachers, CNP workers and all other classified employees. 

Very frequently in Jefferson County mechanics are solicited to drive bus routes because substitutes for bus drivers are practically non-existent.  It is getting harder to attract and keep good bus drivers as well as substitute bus drivers on their current rate of pay.  Pay increases for bus drivers and bus aides is essential for Jefferson County.

In Jefferson County, many bus drivers and bus aides fall within the guidelines of public assistance.  The county’s employees deserve better than this.  Now that the tax renewal has passed successfully JCAFT members are saying that it is time for a raise!  We asked in a letter dated February 13, 2006 to Dr. Phil Hammonds, Superintendent of Jefferson County Schools, that negotiations resume that will include bus drivers, bus aides, teachers, CNP workers and other employees who have not gotten a local pay raises.  JCAFT is waiting on the Superintendent’s response.

There is power in numbers.  Please consider joining us as we resume the salary negotiations.  We need your input, your voice and your support.  It is an honor to serve you and we take it seriously.  Please join us today!

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