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Solano County – Nov. 2024

 

Board of Supervisors, District 5
Mitch Mashburn

Vacaville

City Council, District 3
City Council, District 5
Michael Silva
Jason Roberts

Vallejo
Mayor
City Council, District 1
Pippin Drew
Alex Matias

Dixon Unified School District
Jimmy Thiessen (Local 315 Business Agent)

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Calif. Teamsters Demand Lawmakers Pass AV Local Control Bill SB 915

Legislation Introduced as Waymo Expands Fleet to Los Angeles, San Francisco Suburbs 

 

(LOS ANGELES) – Teamsters and labor allies gathered at Los Angeles City Hall today in support of Senate Bill 915, which would give municipalities a greater ability to protect their communities by requiring autonomous vehicle (AV) companies to secure local approvals prior to starting operations. SB 915 is part of the CARS package that the Teamsters are advocating for in Sacramento.

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Le Méridien Members Win First Union Contract

Front office staff overwhelmingly ratify wage increases, pension, employer-paid healthcare.

On Nov. 22, 2023, Teamsters 856 members at the Le Méridien hotel, now known as The Jay, in San Francisco, ratified their first union contract.

“Today marks a significant victory for our members at the Le Méridien as they ratify their first union contract,” said Peter Finn, Teamsters Local 856 Principal Officer. “This milestone is a testament to the strength and solidarity of each and every Teamsters member.

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CSU Teamsters Hold Unprecedented One-Day Statewide Strike!

The 1,100 Skilled Trades Teamsters at the California State University system made history on Nov. 14, 2023, with their first system-wide CSU strike. Picket lines started as early as 5:00 AM at 22 of the CSU’s 23 campuses plus the Office of the Chancellor as we protested the CSU’s multiple ongoing Unfair Labor Practices (ULP).

Our ULP strike, sanctioned by our fellow Teamsters and other Union workers, shut down construction sites, turned away deliveries,

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Retirees reconnect at 59th annual luncheon

Teamsters Local 2785 recently hosted its 59th Annual Retirees Luncheon, a heartwarming event that brought together retired members to reminisce, share stories, and celebrate the camaraderie that has defined their longstanding connection.

The luncheon provided the opportunity for retirees to reconnect with former colleagues, friends, and union leaders. Amidst laughter and nostalgia, attendees recounted tales of challenges faced, victories achieved, and the sense of solidarity that characterized their time as active members of the union.

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Wage, pension gains for Napa Recycling workers!

Materials Recovery Facility workers at Napa Recycling and Waste Services happily and unanimously ratified an exciting contract last month. Members added more paid holidays, more vacation and will move to one of the best Teamsters medical plans available, and the employer will pick up the full cost including maintenance of benefits.

Additionally, each member will experience a nearly 45% increase in wages over the five year contract, much of which is front-loaded. Five years ago,

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