Augusta Transit Workers Win Big | Augusta Georgia News

Augusta Transit workers just won a major three-year contract with the Transport Workers Union, unlocking big wins on pay, benefits, and workplace rights. Starting wages jump to $20 an hour — a huge leap for many — with some roles seeing up to 30% raises over the deal’s life. Everyone also gets a $1,000 bonus for ratifying it. Beyond cash, employees save money on health insurance premiums, gain faster leave approvals (auto-approved if management doesn’t respond in 3 days), and get stronger protections against layoffs and unfair treatment. Sick leave is now 12 days plus optional personal days, and new rules ensure union jobs stay union jobs. After months of tense negotiations and strike threats, this victory proves solidarity pays off — and workers are walking away with real, lasting improvements. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.wjbf.com/csra-news/new-augusta-transit-deal-boosts-wages-lowers-health-care-costs/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9deb2e7c93f055c8 Report issues to [email protected].