Author: Joint Council 7

THREE TEAMSTERS-BACKED BILLS PASS APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEES, HEAD TO FLOOR VOTES

August 19, 2024
News and Press, Policy and Politics, Teamster News

Legislation is Critical to Protecting Worker Free Speech, Keeping Calif. Streets Safe

(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) – Three Teamsters-supported bills that would ensure greater freedom of speech and safety for Californians have cleared procedural votes in the Assembly and Senate Appropriations Committees – as well as their chambers of origin – and now head to floor votes. The bills include autonomous vehicle safety legislation in both Assembly Bill 3061 (AB 3061) and Assembly Bill 2286 (AB 2286),

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Solidarity is our superpower

August 5, 2024
Political Director's Report

Teamwork makes the dream work. The past few months have shown us how much working together and supporting each other is our true source of power as Teamsters. Our Joint Council has shown up on a political and legislative level to promote our California Automotive Regulatory Standards (CARS) Package of legislation, which would provide safeguards and regulation for autonomous vehicles (AV).

Our CARS package consists of AB 2286, which is our reintroduction of AB 316 that would require a safety operator for any vehicles over 10,000 lbs;

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Joint Council 7 resources back Local Unions in fights for members

Peter Finn, President's Report

The work done on a day-in and day-out basis on behalf of Teamster members by the dedicated officers and business agents of the Local Unions that make up Joint Council 7 is what makes the Teamsters the strongest labor organization there is. Whether fighting for fair wages, negotiating quality affordable healthcare, protecting jobs, or demanding the respect members deserve through aggressive representation, this work makes a real difference in the lives Teamsters members across Joint Council 7.

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Joint Council 7 launches new organizing program

News and Press, Teamster News
Joint Council 7 President Peter Finn announces the creation of the new Joint Council 7 Organizing Program at the June delegates’ meeting.

 

At the opening of the Joint Council 7 delegates’ meeting and annual seminar in June, President Peter Finn told the nearly 300 Teamsters in attendance that when it comes to organizing, actions speak louder than words — and the Joint Council is taking decisive action with the implementation of a partnership with the I.B.T. to create the new Joint Council 7 Organizing Program.

The program will intensify organizing efforts across the 18 Local Unions in Joint Council 7,

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1,100 WORKERS AT TOMATEK JOIN TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL 7

July 26, 2024
News and Press, Press Releases, Teamster News
TomaTek workers overwhelmingly voted to become Teamsters on Friday, July 26, 2024.
TomaTek workers overwhelmingly voted to become Teamsters on Friday, July 26, 2024.

(FIREBAUGH, Calif.) – Over 1,100 workers at TomaTek Inc. in California have voted overwhelmingly to join the Teamsters Union. TomaTek, a subsidiary of the Neil Jones Food Company, processes and packages tomato-based products for industrial, foodservice, and retail companies.

“Teamsters Joint Council 7 is proud to welcome these workers as our newest Teamsters brothers and sisters,” said Peter Finn, President of Joint Council 7 and Teamsters Western Region International Vice President. “Our Joint Council’s unwavering commitment to organizing has delivered this victory,

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Teamsters hold presidential straw poll vote

July 5, 2024
Local 70
Locals 70, 853, and 856 held a joint meeting on May 11, 2024, to conduct the Teamsters presidential straw poll vote.

Locals 70, 853, and 856 held a joint meeting on May 11, 2024, with each local conducting its own vote. The process was great, and our members expressed themselves. All political viewpoints were expressed and, more importantly, respected. All viewpoints were discussed from the floor, not the podium. The two longest dues-paying members in Local 70, totaling about 120 years, Chuck Mack and I, spoke from the floor. The point was made that we have to respect everyone’s political viewpoint but consider who will best represent our members,

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Historic victory: Bay Cities and Bayview members ratify groundbreaking contract

Local 315, Teamster News
Local 315 Teamsters at Bay Cities and Bayview Refuse Recycling recently ratified a groundbreaking contract.

Local 315 is thrilled to announce a historic victory for our dedicated members at Bay Cities Refuse and Bayview Refuse Recycling! Serving the Southern Marin area and Kensington, these members have ratified a groundbreaking contract that marks a significant milestone in our union’s history.

This monumental achievement would not have been possible without the tireless dedication and hard work of our bargaining committee. Their commitment and perseverance have been instrumental in securing great wages,

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Local 853 shows solidarity with Costco employees nationwide

Local 853, Teamster News
Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien (center) and Local 853 leaders rally with Costco Teamsters in Virginia.

In May, in Virginia, Costco employees did something no Costco location has done in 20 years. They voted to join the Teamsters.

Nationally, many workers at Costco believe that the corporate culture has been changing for the worse. This change has made it more difficult to get good jobs with good benefits at Costco. So, the only option workers have to improve their situation is to begin to organize at Costcos around the nation.

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Waste Management members win significant pay increases, improved benefits

Local 533, Teamster News
Local 533 Waste Management members overwhelmingly ratified a new contract with major wage increases, improved benefits, and more in May.

Members of Teamsters Local 533 have overwhelmingly ratified a new five-year collective bargaining agreement with Waste Management. The contract covers over 250 workers who service the communities of Lyon, Storey, and Washoe counties.

“I want to congratulate our members and the negotiating committee for their unity and perseverance, which ultimately secured such a strong contract,” said Debbie Calkins, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 533. “Our members stuck together and won life-changing wage and pension increases,

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