Solano County Public Defenders represented by Teamsters Local 150 went on strike in late February in response to the County’s failure to bargain in good faith.
The County has failed to deliver a proposal that offers a necessary equity increase to ensure experienced, highly skilled public defenders and district attorneys can stay in the county and provide quality services to the public.
The nearly 100 attorneys, whose contract expired in October of last year,
Keep readingContract enforcement by Teamsters Local 150 recently led to a major victory for members at Alum Rock Unified School District in San Jose.
Business Agent Rocio Richards filed a grievance after the District improperly contracted out work that should have been performed by Teamsters Local 150 Maintenance and Grounds members. The work involved duties regularly assigned to bargaining unit employees, yet the District chose to hire outside contractors instead of assigning the work to the skilled workers already employed by the District.
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For Immediate Release
March 30, 2026
Workers at Aramark Commissary in Sacramento Unionize
45-worker unit joins Teamsters Local 150
(SACRAMENTO, CALIF.) — Workers at Aramark commissary in Sacramento recently voted to unionize joining Teamsters Local 150. Teamsters Local 150 in partnership with Teamsters Joint Council 7 have been strategically organizing for months in advance of the critical vote for workers in the unit.
Aramark is a global company providing food,
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For Immediate Release
March 24, 2026
Today marks 30 Days Since Solano County Public Defenders Began Strike
County Continues to Delay Bargaining as Justice System on Brink of Major Disruption
(FAIRFIELD, CALIF.) Today, Solano County Public Defenders on strike were joined by the District Attorneys, the Napa Solano Central Labor Council and Community on the picket line as their strike surpasses 30 days amid bad faith bargaining by the County.
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For Immediate Release
March 11, 2026
Solano County Public Defenders Continue Strike into Third Week
County Continues Bargaining in Bad Faith after Contract Expired Last October.
(FAIRFIELD, CALIF.) This week, Public Defenders in Solano County represented by Teamsters Local 150, continued their strike and picket line after the County has repeatedly failed to bargain in good faith since their contract expired last October. Public Defenders in Unit 1 are asking for a necessary equity increase to ensure experienced,
Keep readingThe 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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On Thanksgiving Day, the Teamsters Local 150 Women’s Committee participated in the annual “Run to Feed the Hungry” event, a local tradition that raises funds for the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services.
The event, featuring a 5K and 10K run/walk, brings together thousands of community members to help combat hunger during the holiday season.
The Women’s Committee saw this as an opportunity to support the community while promoting solidarity and service.
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In December, NVision Eye Center employees voted to join Teamsters Local 150. “We would like to thank I.B.T. Organizing Director Chris Rosell and his team, along with Western Region Vice President Peter Finn and the Teamsters Joint Council 7 Organizers, for making this effort an overwhelming success,” said Local 150 Secretary-Treasurer Dale Wentz.
“The work these folks perform on a daily basis has a direct impact on the health of our community,” said Peter Finn,
Keep readingWe 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.
Keep readingNearly 300 Local 150 grocery warehouse workers in Sacramento have overwhelmingly ratified a new collective bargaining agreement that marks their return to the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust (WCTPT) after a 35-year absence. The ratification vote saw nearly 90% of the voters in favor of the new 5-year deal, which follows four months of negotiations.
“This agreement is a major victory for our members, who have been seeking to rejoin the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust for more than three decades,” said Dale Wentz,
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