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April 24, 2025
Author: Joint Council 7
Be prepared: Know your rights at work in an emergency
Devastating wildfires in Southern California and a tsunami warning in the Bay Area are recent reminders that Teamsters should know their rights at work in an emergency.
In 2022, the Workers’ Rights in Emergencies Act became law in California, defining an “emergency condition” as caused by either a natural disaster or a criminal act:
“Conditions of disaster or extreme peril to the safety of persons or property at the workplace or worksite caused by natural forces or a criminal act” or “an order to evacuate a workplace,
Keep readingRecology Teamsters ratify historic agreement after strike vote
Workers from Recology Mountain View and Recology South Bay have overwhelmingly approved a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) after contentious negotiations, with only one vote in opposition during the ratification meeting held on January 2, 2025. Representing nearly 100 members across the two units, the contract delivers historic gains in wages, pensions, and working conditions.
The ratification follows a unanimously approved strike vote on December 12, 2024, as workers stood firm in their demand for a fair agreement.
Keep readingMartin Brower, Sygma Foods employees join union; bakery members ratify contract
Teamsters Local 439 is thrilled to announce another successful organizing victory with the transportation clerks at Martin Brower joining the Local.
“Our ongoing mission is to achieve wall-to-wall representation for all workers at Martin Brower,” said Local 439 Secretary-Treasurer Sal Lomeli. “This commitment not only strengthens our bargaining power but also ensures that every worker has a voice. This win is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the Local 439 team.”
“The strong contracts we negotiate not only benefit our current members,
Keep readingTeamsters reject United Airlines’ insulting contract proposal
United Airlines Teamsters have overwhelmingly rejected the greedy carrier’s latest disgraceful economic proposal with a 99.5 percent “no” vote, rebuffing the company’s attempt to cut their wages and send their work to China.
The Teamsters Union represents over 10,000 United Airlines aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs), nationwide, including 2,000 members at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
In mid-March, hundreds of United Airlines AMTs, joined by Teamsters from across Joint Council 7, rallied outside the United Airlines Maintenance Base in San Francisco as part of their fight for a contract that reflects their contributions to the company’s record-breaking profits.
Keep reading1,000 administrative workers at University of California join Teamsters 2010
Following favorable rulings from the state labor board, Teamsters Local 2010 has added nearly 1,000 more workers at the University of California (UC) who were previously misclassified as non-union. In September, more than 670 Financial Services Analysts joined Local 2010’s Clerical and Allied Services CX Unit, and in January 2025, the state Public Employment Relations Board ordered that 320 Financial Analyst 1 and 2 workers be added to the CX bargaining unit.
These new members immediately began to receive all the rights and raises in the current Teamsters contract,
Keep readingNew business agent joins Local’s staff; robust representation continues
Local 431 would like to welcome Pablo Cordova as a new business agent. Pablo will be representing over 850 members from Sun Maid Growers of California to OK Produce, and Valley Fig, with a focus on packing houses.
Pablo has been a Teamster since 1995 and 10 of those years as a shop steward. Pablo started three years ago as a business agent with Local 439 representing UPS and was part of the negotiations of the current UPS contract.
Keep readingLocal continues organizing, negotiating strong contracts
Local 386 had a busy 2024 and start of 2025. The business agents and the Executive Board led by Secretary-Treasurer Jeff Berdion have been negotiating record contracts and steadily growing the Local membership by organizing both new members and within our core industries.
In 2024, Local 386 welcomed new members from a company known as Delaval. This group produces chemicals that are used in the dairy industry. We were able to negotiate a first-time contract that included recognition of seniority,
Keep readingTeamsters Local 665 celebrates 100-year anniversary at SF City Hall
January 27, 2025 was a special day for Local 665 members past and present who gathered to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the issuance of their International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Charter.
A festive day began in San Francisco’s City Hall as the city’s mayor, elected officials from around California and other dignitaries honored a century of trade union struggle and success.
Newly elected San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie opened the celebration by welcoming over 200 celebrants who had gathered to mark the occasion.
Keep readingJoin us in protecting our future: Get involved with D.R.I.V.E.
We are excited to relaunch our D.R.I.V.E. program (Democrat Republican Independent Voter Education) to improve member involvement in the political process. This program is crucial for safeguarding our jobs and protecting our members, as we cannot use union dues for political contributions.
Here’s why your involvement matters:
Driverless Trucks: The rise of driverless trucks poses significant safety risks and threatens to replace our drivers. This shift not only jeopardizes jobs but also impacts critical funding for our tax structures,
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