Workers at Republic Services have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 439. The group consists of over 40 machine operators, laborers, and maintenance workers at the company’s Stockton, California, landfill facility.

“I’ve been working at Republic for years, and we organized with the Teamsters because we hit a boiling point over our pay, benefits, and working conditions,” said Jose Zepeda, a spotter and new member of Local 439. “I want to thank the Local 439 drivers at Republic and Waste Management who dump at our facility and supported our organizing campaign.

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We are thrilled to announce an historic achievement for Local 150: the inaugural meeting of our Women’s Committee, held at our union hall on August 25, 2024. This groundbreaking event marks a significant step towards greater inclusivity and representation within our organization.

“The Mission of the Teamsters Local 150 Women’s Committee is to empower, educate, inspire, provide mutual support and build a sense of belonging by promoting active participation of our Women Members within our Local Union.

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County Transit recently ratified a new collective bargaining agreement that will bring improvements in a variety of contractual categories.

Under the new contract, wages will be improved by 20%. Weather-related illness and injury remain a top priority for Teamsters. New contractual language will mitigate the workplace dangers of extreme heat and cold by nullifying disciplinary action when drivers refuse an assigned vehicle found without functioning air conditioning and heating equipment.

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