Attachment_I_-_Votran_Letter_Of_Understanding.pdf

This document is a Letter of Understanding between Transit Management of Volusia County, Inc. (Votran) and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 385, detailing compensation and employment terms for transit employees. The document outlines a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for employees, with the intent that future iterations will incorporate the current language, and is set to cover the contract period ending September 30, 2025.

The Letter of Understanding provides detailed provisions for employee benefits and compensation, including a 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions of 5% of an employee's annual earnings and a graduated vesting schedule based on years of service. Additional compensation notes cover training pay, tool allowances for mechanics (up to $750 annually), safety shoe allowances for utility and service workers, CDL reimbursement, and guidelines for promotions and transfers. The document specifies that employees promoted to a higher job classification will receive a wage increase of at least 5%, and those transferring to a lower classification will not experience a wage reduction beyond the new job classification's maximum rate.