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July 25, 2026
Author: Joint Council 7
Rodney Strong Vineyards workers launch organizing campaign with Teamsters
July 21, 2026
Workers at Rodney Strong Vineyards, the popular Sonoma County winery, have gone public with their campaign for a fair process to organize a union without retaliation or intimidation. On May 29, a coalition of over 60 workers with the backing of Labor and Community organizations handed over a petition to Rodney Strong signed by a majority of workers at the winery requesting a neutrality agreement and a simple promise that Rodney Strong would not intimidate or harass workers who wanted to unionize.
Keep readingTeamsters 665 wins $5 million in court decision against AAA
Five members of Teamsters Local 665 have won a court decision determining their firing from AAA in 2021 was unlawful and the company owes them up to an estimated $1 million in compensation and back pay. The five Teamsters—who were outspoken in their support of the union—were wrongfully terminated in retaliation for exercising their rights.
“This was more than just a legal victory. It was validation, justice, and a reminder that standing up for what is right matters,” said Priscilla Gaines-Holladay,
Keep readingSacramento Aramark workers join Teamsters Local 150
Workers at Aramark Commissary in Sacramento have voted to join Teamsters Local 150. These new members work in the commissary at the correctional facility in Sacramento County and are responsible for receiving and processing incoming products and preparing and completing orders for delivery to inmates.
“We are excited to have these new members join our team and thank Teamsters Joint Council 7 for their partnership in this organizing effort,” said Dale Wentz, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 150.
Keep readingPanama-Buena Vista School District Teamsters laud new contract
A group of 243 workers at Panama-Buena Vista Union School District, represented by Teamsters Local 87, have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new agreement with the K-8 public school district which serves the Bakersfield community across 25 schools.
“This strong agreement is vital for me, my colleagues, and our students across the district,” said Joseph Diaz, a maintenance department worker and chief shop steward. “When negotiations began, we knew that we needed to remain united to get what we deserve and ensure we can continue to show up for our students when they need us most.
Keep readingSummer safety; BA Update
Summer is upon us and I just want to remind everyone to please watch children around water. Drowning continues to be the leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1 to 4, and can happen quickly and silently, and not necessarily during swim times. Please be vigilant because it requires multiple layers of protection to ensure children’s safety.
Congratulations to Brian Indelicato on becoming a Business Agent for Local 315 beginning in April of this year.
Keep readingOrganizing victory in the waste industry
Employees at SCA Sweeping Company overwhelmingly voted in favor of union representation with Teamsters Local 439, marking another major organizing victory in the waste industry.
“This victory shows that workers are standing together and demanding a stronger voice on the job,” said Secretary-Treasurer Sal Lomeli.
Secretary-Treasurer Sal Lomeli and President Rick Buzo will be chairing contract negotiations, which are set to begin in June 2026, as workers fight for the wages,
Keep readingWhen education is under attack, Teamsters fight back
Over 120 members of Teamsters Local 2010 came together in Sacramento in May for our 2026 Teamsters Lobby Day! UC, CSU, and LAUSD Teamsters met with more than a dozen legislative offices to advocate for the legal protections and state funding California public education—and public education employees—need to thrive.
Working in teams, our members met with legislative staff throughout the day, urging our representatives to support full funding for the UC and CSU,
Keep readingSchool district Teamsters demand and win strong contracts
Nearly 500 Brentwood Union School District (BUSD) workers are celebrating their first Teamster contract, after affiliating with Local 856. The new agreement includes retroactive wage increases, leave language improvements, and an enhanced grievance procedure that, importantly, now includes binding arbitration.
Prior to affiliating with Local 856, BUSD classified employees represented themselves as an association. “We had a lot of changes at the district, which has made negotiations and member representation very challenging,” said Lynn Groshong,
Keep readingKnow your rights when called into a disciplinary meeting
You should ask for Union representation any time that you are being questioned by management and you reasonably believe that questioning could lead to discipline. We all (should) know our Weingarten rights and hopefully you even carry a card on you that states:
“If this discussion could in any way lead to my being disciplined or terminated, or affect my personal working conditions, I respectfully request that my union steward, representative, or officer be present at the meeting.
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