Local 2785

Local commemorates historic Coors boycott

October 11, 2024
Local 2785

Teamsters Local 2785 was very proud to take part in an important remembrance of San Francisco Labor history: the 51st anniversary of the Teamsters Coors Boycott. In 1973, Teamsters Local 888, with Allan Baird, formed a powerful alliance with the LGBTQ+ community with the help of Harvey Milk to strike and boycott Coors for their history of unfair labor practices and employment discrimination. The boycott’s success brought about significant changes and continues to inspire new generations to this day.

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Important retirement security wins for DHL members

Local 2785

Teamsters Local 2785 achieved two significant victories with DHL. First, the Local negotiated a pioneering Retiree Health and Welfare Plan (RSP) for all the San Francisco DHL full-time drivers, effective from August 1, 2022, as part of the current contract running from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2026. This plan underscores the union’s power in securing retirement benefits for its members at a time when members need them most.

The second victory came after DHL stopped the additional $1.00 pension contributions from August 1,

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Retirees reconnect at 59th annual luncheon

January 29, 2024
Local 2785

Teamsters Local 2785 recently hosted its 59th Annual Retirees Luncheon, a heartwarming event that brought together retired members to reminisce, share stories, and celebrate the camaraderie that has defined their longstanding connection.

The luncheon provided the opportunity for retirees to reconnect with former colleagues, friends, and union leaders. Amidst laughter and nostalgia, attendees recounted tales of challenges faced, victories achieved, and the sense of solidarity that characterized their time as active members of the union.

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Wallace Appointed to San Fran Cannabis Oversight Committee

October 18, 2023
Local 2785

Teamsters Local 2785 Business Agent and Organizer Apollo Wallace has been appointed to the San Francisco Cannabis Oversight Committee. The committee advises the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and Mayor regarding the implementation and enforcement of city laws and regulations relating to cannabis.

“Apollo Wallace has been a Shop Steward and an Organizer for Local 2785 representing workers and he is perfectly suited for this role” said Joseph Cilia, Teamsters Secretary Treasurer of Local 2785.

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Celebrating Labor Day in Style: Local 2785 BBQ Extravaganza

Local 2785

Labor Day, a day dedicated to honoring the hardworking men and women who contribute to the strength and prosperity of our nation, is a time for celebration, relaxation, and camaraderie. This year, Teamsters Local 2785 went above and beyond to commemorate this important holiday with their spectacular Labor Day BBQ. On the sunny September afternoon, this event was a true testament to the spirit of unity and solidarity among workers.

Teamsters Local 2785 has a long-standing tradition of organizing events that not only promote their members’ well-being but also foster a sense of community.

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Drivers testify about autonomous vehicles

February 1, 2023
Local 150, Local 2785, Local 315, Local 439, Sacramento Report, Teamster News

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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Package drivers win massive award from delayed start time arbitration

January 6, 2023
Local 2785, Teamster News
Some of the 1,100 Local 2785 UPS members who will share huge back pay award.

In a major arbitration victory announced in November, Local 2785 UPS package drivers are getting justice after a long battle against the company for skimping on drivers’ overtime pay.

The fight began when the local filed a grievance in response to the company delaying drivers’ start times. Union persistence led to the recent ruling and a remedy of $1.6 million for approximately 1,100 members at UPS centers in San Francisco, Menlo Park, and San Bruno. 

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Local fights to get member’s job back after management error

March 30, 2022
Local 2785, Teamster News
Silvina Flores is happy to be back to work after Business Reps Troy Mosqueda and Jose Lopez fought for her.

Members don’t often think about their union until management screws up and they need some support. When Silvina Flores went to work on a bright November morning at the UPS South San Francisco Hub, something that she’d been doing for five years, she had no idea that a dumb mistake made by a manager would result in her getting fired. But that’s what happened, and even though it took a few months, her union reps made sure that she was brought back to work and made whole for the wages and benefits she should have earned.

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Health care for airport workers

December 21, 2020
Local 2785, Teamster News

When the national agreement for Gate Gourmet and other airport service companies was first negotiated, the unions agreed to waive the health care provisions for San Francisco, because, at that time, the company offered excellent health care.

However, the tide for benefits began to change and the local Teamsters and Hotel and Restaurant Employees (HERE) unions wanted to eliminate the waiver to ensure that their members got excellent health coverage.

Local 2785 Business Rep Terry Mullady worked with HERE’s Mike Casey and the Service Employees International Union to lobby the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.

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