Local 137

JC7 Locals ink first-ever Sysco regional contract

January 25, 2026
Local 137, Local 533, Local 853, News and Press, Teamster News
Local 853, 137, and 533 Sysco Teamsters won a landmark agreement after a credible strike threat.

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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Butte County workers affiliate with Local; Pharmacy techs expand benefits

October 11, 2024
Local 137

We are pleased to announce that Local 137 is continuing to grow. Business Agents Misty Tanner, Derek Hawley and Melody Giles have successfully partnered with Butte County’s Sheriff’s Department, Probation Department, Corrections and District Attorneys Department Association (BCPPOA). We welcome the new 300 potential members to our Teamster Family at Local 137. Butte County is now Teamster Strong!!

“For years, the members of the BCPPOA have struggled with exorbitant health care costs and rising inflation,” said Cody Fowler,

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Membership Appreciation Day recognizes hardworking Local 137 Teamsters

July 5, 2024
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Shop Steward Bronwen Elliott-Labin, Dawnette Britton and Christina Vasquez from Butte DESS/Children’s Services. Thank you for all you do to keep our kids safe.

Brothers and sisters from B-Line, UPS, Sysco Foods and Butte County came together June 1st and enjoyed good food, bounce houses, games, 360 Photo Booth, Teamster swag and of course great prizes “We appreciate our membership and what they do for our communities,” said Misty Tanner, Local 137 President and Business Agent.

Sarah Canada said, “We had such a great time with our family and friends at the Teamsters BBQ and appreciate our Local and its leaders for always having our backs and fighting for what’s right.”

“It’s an honor and a privilege to participate in events that remind our brothers and sisters that what you do is something to be celebrated,” said Russell Butler,

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Welcome to new Butte County members

December 23, 2022
Local 137, Teamster News

After countless meetings and a short campaign, the Butte County Management Employee Association voted in July to become Teamsters. This new Mid-Management Unit adds a potential 500 members to Local 137’s ranks and further expands the Teamsters’ presence within Butte County. 

Three-quarters of Butte County employees are Teamsters now, and we look forward to a unified and strong group of members. “We welcome our new brothers and sisters in Butte County,” said Secretary-Treasurer Russ Butler.

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Excellent Butte County contract

June 29, 2022
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Local 137 members who work for Child Supportive Services in Butte County are pleased with their new contract.

Local 137’s bargaining team for the second Butte County contract—Business Agents Misty Tanner and Derek Hawley, and a crew of stewards—are proud of the new contract that they negotiated and the members overwhelmingly ratified in June. 

“This is a significant offer,” says Tanner. “Because we pushed the county to conduct a Classification/Compensation study, some members will see wage increases of as much as 24.12%, bringing their wages in line with neighboring counties.”

Tanner explains that the three-year contract provides protections for and increased contributions to the medical plans.

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Largest economic settlement with Sysco in the nation

May 5, 2020
Local 137, Local 533, Local 853, Teamster News

In March, the members who work at Sysco Foods in Northern California and Nevada ratified a new six-year agreement that offers the largest economic settlement with the company in the nation. The negotiations took more than four months to complete, in large part due to the company’s aggressive attempt to remove language that protects working conditions. The offer was only possible because of a coordinated effort between the IBT Warehouse Division, Joint Council 7, and Locals 137,

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Members at Recology-Humboldt ratify new contract

Local 137, Teamster News

Teamsters Local 137 is proud to report that negotiations with Recology of Humboldt County has resulted in the best settlements ever. An addition to significant wage and pension increases, Recology agreed to pick up 100% of the premium on the Teamster health plan, a major new benefit.

Over the last two years, Recology acquired two independent waste companies in Arcata and Ferndale more than doubling the Local’s membership in Humboldt County. This was the first negotiations with the company since those members were successfully incorporated into the existing Recology contract.

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“Thank you for the support!”

July 1, 2019
Local 137, Teamster News
Local 137 members tell their stories about getting burned out of Paradise, and getting support from their Teamster family. From left: Local 137 Business Agent Kim Carelli, Bruce Dick, Sarah Kingsley, Adam Kingsley, and Victoria Sinclaire.

Members burned out in Camp fire testify, “Now we’re Teamster strong.”

On November 8, 2019, the Camp fire ravaged the town of Paradise and surrounding areas of Butte County, destroying over 18,000 structures including 13,000 homes. It was only a few years ago that Local 137 organized the employees of Butte County. The Local also represents workers at TransDev, Coca Cola, Land O’ Lakes, Sysco, Farmer Brothers, UPS,  Bimbo and Franz Bakery, all in the fire zone.

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Back pay won for newly-organized members

Local 137, Teamster News

On November 1, 2018, Local 137 won the election to represent 32 employees of AccentCare Home Health of California. The bargaining unit consists of in-home health care providers and clerical staff.

“Shortly after we won the election, we learned that the company had stopped paying employees for  ‘Windshield Time’,” which Business Agent Kim Carelli described as an additional stipend paid based on the number of miles driven per day to care for patients.

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