On Wednesday, March 30, The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) Board of Directors unanimously approved a three-year contract with Service Employees International Union (SEIU) that covers nearly 500 workers responsible for the repair, maintenance, and operation of Pinellas County’s transit system. PSTA bus operators, maintenance personnel, and customer service representatives united to SEIU voted overwhelmingly – 83 percent—in favor of a contract that provides increased starting pay-rates for new hires and first year employees and an annual lump sum compensation based on attendance. The agreement also calls for the formation of committees designed to improve health and wellness awareness. The new agreement will be in effect through September 30, 2018.