Author: Joint Council 7

Building pathways into union careers: NCTAT expands training and outreach

January 25, 2026

The Northern California Teamsters Apprenticeship Training and Education Trust Fund (NCTAT) continues to build strong career pathways for current and future Teamsters across the region.

In 2025, NCTAT participated in the “Hands-On Union Trade Awareness Career Fair” hosted by the Sacramento-Sierra Building & Construction Trades Council, joining with Doug Secord from Teamsters Local 150 to introduce students and job seekers to solid union careers. Our Virtual Truck Driving Simulator gave attendees a realistic and fun look at what it is like behind the wheel of a commercial vehicle and opened conversations about the benefits of Teamster training.

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2026 brings new laws affecting California workers

Legal Update

As we ring in the new year, new laws in California take effect, including some that may be relevant to you. Know your rights!

Minimum Wage Increases

January 1, 2026, brought the general minimum wage in California to $16.90 per hour. For health care workers in hospitals and clinics the minimum wage increases to $25 in July 2026.

ABC test applies to Drivers as Independent Contractors

SB 809 confirms that ownership of a vehicle (e.g.

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Winning strong contracts across Joint Council 7

Peter Finn, President's Report

Over the last year, with membership participation at an all-time high, Local Unions across Joint Council 7 have taken the fight to employers and won strong contracts in all industry sectors across our entire union, in both the private and public sector. These contract wins have translated into higher wages, quality affordable healthcare, retirement security for our families, and the protection of our rights at work, all guaranteed by a Teamster contract.

Fighting for strong contracts takes the determination of the membership and local unions implementing a comprehensive plan that involves aggressive bargaining,

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New year brings new pro-worker opportunities

Political Director's Report

As we reflect on the past year, Teamsters Joint Council 7 Locals and its members have really led the way. There is much to be thankful for as we look ahead. At the local level, we have pushed pro-worker ordinances from resolutions, and land-use policies that would restrict certain companies from unregulated expansion, to working with local elected officials to assist with winning strong contracts, or in some cases, first contracts.

The work our local unions have done to build relationships has really paid off.

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JC7 Locals ink first-ever Sysco regional contract

Local 137, Local 533, Local 853, News and Press, Teamster News

Over 1,000 Teamsters secure 34% in raises, major pension increases, more

More than 1,000 Sysco drivers and warehouse workers across Northern California and Nevada have overwhelmingly ratified the first-ever regional collective bargaining agreement negotiated by the Teamsters at Sysco.

The four-year agreement delivers a 34 percent wage increase, substantial improvements to pension contributions, top-tier Teamsters health care, and robust protections against unsafe working conditions and harmful automation practices.

“We were all proud to see Teamster members from different Locals come together,” said Joshua Snell,

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S.F. Amazon Teamsters gain BOS backing

December 16, 2025

Amazon, Local 2785, Press Releases, Teamster News

(SAN FRANCISCO) – The San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution today demanding that Amazon immediately begin bargaining with more than 100 warehouse workers and drivers at the company’s DCK6 facility. The vote followed a rally and intense advocacy by Amazon Teamsters calling out the company’s ongoing refusal to recognize the union.

Workers at DCK6 organized with the Teamsters last October. Since then, Amazon has refused to recognize the union and has responded with illegal union-busting,

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November/December 2025

December 4, 2025

Publications, Uncategorized

November/December 2025

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FMSCA takes hundreds of drivers off the road for inadequate English skills, wants California to crack down harder

November 4, 2025

Legal Update

In April, President Trump issued an executive order instructing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to start enforcing English language requirements for drivers by imposing English Language Proficiency (ELP) tests and taking drivers out of service if they fail these tests.

The executive order directed FMCSA to act within 60 days and FMCSA has prepared its regulations and started enforcement.

FMCSA data for June and July shows that the FMSCA is aggressively language testing and has begun taking drivers who fail the test off the road.

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Teamsters mourn UPS member killed on the job

Local 315

Local 315 Member Shelma Reyna lost her life after tragic incident at work

Teamsters Local 315, family members and rank-and-file Teamsters participated in a prayer vigil on October 5 in memory and honor of a UPS Teamsters part-timer who tragically lost her life on the job in September.

The vigil, held outside the Richmond North Bay UPS facility, commemorated the life and labor of Local 315 member Shelma Reyna,

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Local 439 Teamsters at Republic Services win strike

Local 439, Teamster News

Strong first contract achieved with Joint Council local union support

Over 500 Republic Services Teamsters from five locals nationwide—including a unit of Joint Council 7 members in Manteca, Calif., represented by Local 439—were forced to launch an enormous sanitation strike this summer after the multibillion-dollar waste corporation committed unfair labor practices.

Prior to the strike, landfill workers at Local 439 were battling for a fair first contract to meet the area industry standard.

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The Teamster Difference