We are pleased to announce the overwhelming ratification of the Rocklin, Calif. UNFI Warehouse collective bargaining agreement. These were hard fought negotiations, to say the least. We would also like everyone to know how proud we are of all the people who participated in these negotiations and welcome more than 230 new Teamsters to Local 150.
Chief Negotiator Ron Cannizzaro was able to secure Teamster Health and Welfare, Seniority language and the right to bid jobs.
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Members of Teamsters Local 890 in Salinas, Calif. have unanimously approved a 4-year contract with Marina Coast Water District that includes a 20% wage increase in the first two years. Additional increases the following years, better retirement health benefits, additional paid holidays, increased paid time off and many other improvements were also negotiated into the contract.
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Teamsters Local 2785 Business Agent and Organizer Apollo Wallace has been appointed to the San Francisco Cannabis Oversight Committee. The committee advises the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and Mayor regarding the implementation and enforcement of city laws and regulations relating to cannabis.
“Apollo Wallace has been a Shop Steward and an Organizer for Local 2785 representing workers and he is perfectly suited for this role” said Joseph Cilia, Teamsters Secretary Treasurer of Local 2785.
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In a heartfelt ceremony on August 14, 2023, the City of Daly City came together to pay tribute to the unwavering commitment of Teamsters Local 350 and its members employed at Republic Services/Allied Waste Services of Daly City. This commendation was bestowed through a proclamation presented by Vice-Mayor Juslyn Manalo and the Daly City Council.
The event marked a significant moment, celebrating the dedicated efforts of this remarkable group of individuals who share deep-rooted connections with the Daly City community.
Keep readingThe four-member clerical unit from Recology Recycle Central at Pier 96 voted unanimously on July 19, 2023, to approve a successor collective bargaining agreement.
Lead Negotiator Juan Coca announced, “Our members approved this transformative contract, with improvements in working conditions, pension plans, medical benefits, and significant wage increases for economic growth.”
The agreement focuses on better working conditions, non-economic and economic, and also on heightened safety protocols. Strengthened pension plans ensure a secure retirement while maintaining full maintenance of benefits for healthcare costs.
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The 2023 Teamsters Women’s Conference kicked off on Monday, August 28, setting the stage for a vibrant celebration of unity, empowerment, and progress. With over 1,500 Teamster women in attendance, this year’s conference was the largest in our history.
“I couldn’t be prouder of our Teamsters 856 members who represented our local at the Teamsters Women’s Conference,” said Peter Finn, Teamsters Local 856 Principal Officer. “From the moment the doors opened until the closing remarks,
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Labor Day, a day dedicated to honoring the hardworking men and women who contribute to the strength and prosperity of our nation, is a time for celebration, relaxation, and camaraderie. This year, Teamsters Local 2785 went above and beyond to commemorate this important holiday with their spectacular Labor Day BBQ. On the sunny September afternoon, this event was a true testament to the spirit of unity and solidarity among workers.
Teamsters Local 2785 has a long-standing tradition of organizing events that not only promote their members’ well-being but also foster a sense of community.
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About 1,230 workers at the University of California (UC) joined Teamsters Local 2010 this summer. These newest members will now bargain for wage ranges, initial salary step placement, leave accrual conversions, shift differential pay, and title and pay advancement for Level 1 training positions.
“It’s great to be represented again! I feel secure knowing someone is fighting for us to receive better pay and protect our rights,” said Azalia Maldonado, a facilities management specialist at UC Berkeley.
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Brother Michael Thompson began his career as a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters in 1983 as a garage worker at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco.
With the assumption of the management of the Fairmont’s parking facility by the Pansini Corporation in 1989, Michael gained experience and opportunities in a variety of hotel, municipal and commercial office faculties under Pansini Corporation’s San Francisco portfolio.
Following Michael’s service as a picket captain at the Transbay Terminal strike in 2002,
Keep readingBy William M. Gaito, Ph.D., J.D., CEAP
Teamsters Assistance Program of Northern Calif.
New State and Federal drug testing rules have been issued that will impact California workers in 2024 allowing additional specimen collection methods and testing procedures depending upon whether the employee is being tested under Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations or California State law.
Effective on Jan. 1, 2024, AB 2188 amends the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and prohibits employers from:
