After nearly a month on the picket line, Teamsters Local 150 members have overwhelmingly ratified a three-year agreement, bringing an end to the strike at Cencora (formerly known as AmerisourceBergen). The new contract addresses workers’ concerns over wages, health care, and paid time off.
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Warehouse Workers Seek Improvements to Wages, Health Care, and Seniority
Press Contact: Daniel Moskowitz Phone: (770) 262-4971 Email: dmoskowitz@nullteamster.org
(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) – After 10 months of contentious contract negotiations, 124 members of Teamsters Local 150 are on strike at the AmerisourceBergen distribution center in Sacramento, Calif. The warehouse workers are seeking a fair wage progression, lower health care costs, and stronger seniority rights.
“All we want is a fair deal that improves our workplace,
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We are pleased to announce the overwhelming ratification of the Rocklin, Calif. UNFI Warehouse collective bargaining agreement. These were hard fought negotiations, to say the least. We would also like everyone to know how proud we are of all the people who participated in these negotiations and welcome more than 230 new Teamsters to Local 150.
Chief Negotiator Ron Cannizzaro was able to secure Teamster Health and Welfare, Seniority language and the right to bid jobs.
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Drivers testified to the DMV at a January 27 hearing about their on-the-road concerns about the introduction of Autonomous Trucks without human drivers. Powerful stuff. This is not only about safety on the road for Teamster drivers and the driving public, it’s also about the future of good driving jobs in this country. Thanks to Assembly Member Cecilia Curry-Aguiar and Tom Lackey for introducing AB316; this bill will ensure that all vehicles over 10,000 pounds have a human operator.… Read more »
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The UFW and supporters marched 335 miles from Delano to Sacramento to get public support for AB 2183. This bill would enable voting in union elections by mail or at an Agriculture Labor Relations Office,enabling farmworkers to vote without the threat of employer intimidation.
On August 26, supporters came to Sacramento for a rally—honoring those who walked during the heat of summer and pushing the governor to sign the bill.
JC7 was there—President Jason Rabinowitz addressed the crowd,
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It’s not often that the Teamsters General President shows up at a union training, but Local 150 members hosted President Sean O’Brien at their July 16 steward seminar in Sacramento.
After Secretary-Treasurer Dale Wentz welcomed the group and thanked the Stewards for attending on their day off, Chris Rosell, Director of IBT Organizing, spoke about the importance of organizing for our union. O’Brien served as the Keynote Speaker, talking to the stewards about the International’s commitment to winning and defending strong national contracts,
Keep readingLocal 150 has secured another unprecedented contract for its members at the C&S/GMD Warehouse in Sacramento.
“Business Agent Doug Secord has negotiated and ratified one of the best contracts ever for our members,” says Local 150 Secretary-Treasurer Dale Wentz. “Doug was able to secure an increase in wages of $5.25 over five years, with $2.25/hour the first year of the contract, and a $1.00/hour increase in pension contributions over the term of the contract.
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Local 150 ratified a historic agreement with Cemex in February. Ron Cannizzaro served as chief spokesman, backed up by a tough fighting committee, reports Local 150 Secretary-Treasurer Dale Wentz proudly. “The end result of these negotiations was double-time pay, and $8 an hour over three years—the highest wage increase that the members have ever seen.”
Similarly, at Syar Concrete, Wentz reports that members were able to secure a $5 an hour raise the first year of the contract,
Keep readingThe members at Syar Industries recently ratified their new three-year contract. “This may be the most lucrative contract that the Sacramento and the Fairfield plants have ever seen,” says Secretary-Treasurer Sal Lomelli.
The members will receive $7.50/hour over the three years. They decided to take $5.00/hour in wages in the first year. $.75/hour in wages and $.50/hour in the pension in year two, and $.50/hour each in wages and pension in year three.
Keep readingOn October 15, the Teamsters working at the Save Mart Distribution Center ratified a 3-year contract that includes upgraded medical insurance through the Northern California General Teamsters Security Fund, improved bidding procedures, and significant pension and wage increases.
“This is the best contract our Save-Mart members have ever earned,” said Secretary-Treasurer Dale Wentz. Business Agent Conor Tobin assisted Principal Spokesperson Ron Cannizzaro during the long negotiations. “Ron’s experience and expertise were apparent every step of the way,” Wentz added.
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