Thursday, February 28 2013 7:20 AM EST2013-02-28 12:20:27 GMT
BEAUFORT, S.C. (WCIV) - School officials for Beaufort County Schools said Wednesday night that bus drivers and monitors had reached a deal with Durham Bus Services. The drivers voted to approve a five-yearMore >>
School officials for Beaufort County Schools said Wednesday night that bus drivers and monitors had reached a deal with Durham Bus Services.More >>
Wednesday, February 27 2013 5:34 PM EST2013-02-27 22:34:44 GMT
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) - Durham School Services bus drivers who drive for the Charleston County School District will vote on a new contract with the bus company on Saturday, a source close to the negotiationsMore >>
Durham School Services bus drivers who drive for the Charleston County School District will vote on a new contract with the bus company on Saturday, a source close to the negotiations said.More >>
Friday, February 8 2013 6:46 PM EST2013-02-08 23:46:31 GMT
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) - Durham School Services said Friday they were making "very good progress" in negotiations with the bus drivers union. Negotiations are slated to resume Monday to resolve disagreementsMore >>
Durham School Services said Friday they were making "very good progress" in negotiations with the bus drivers union.More >>
Tuesday, February 5 2013 7:43 PM EST2013-02-06 00:43:34 GMT
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) - Representatives of Durham School Services walked out of negotiations Tuesday morning after the union rejected the company's employment offer, according to the Teamsters union.More >>
Representatives of Durham School Services walked out of negotiations Tuesday morning, according to a source with information on the talks. The bus company refuted that information, though.
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) - Bus drivers for Dorchester County District 2 and Durham Bus Services have reached a contract deal, according to a statement from the school district.
Superintendent Joe Pye has been informed that bus drivers ratified a contract with Durham Services Tuesday night, school officials said.
According to a statement from DD2, Pye said that the district is thankful that an agreement has been reached.
"I want to thank employees and our families for all their efforts in creating contingency plans for transporting students to and from school in the event of a bus driver strike. We appreciate the patience, understanding, and support of parents as we all focused on the safety and welfare of our children during a difficult time," he said.
Sources close to the negotiations between the bus company and Charleston County drivers said a vote has been scheduled for Saturday to approve or deny an offer from the bus company.
Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed on a sidewalk outside the Pentagon Thursday after his invitation to a prayer service inside was withdrawn because of comments that insulted people of other religions. More>>