Local 665

Rodney Strong Vineyards workers launch organizing campaign with Teamsters

July 21, 2026
Local 665

Workers at Rodney Strong Vineyards, the popular Sonoma County winery, have gone public with their campaign for a fair process to organize a union without retaliation or intimidation. On May 29, a coalition of over 60 workers with the backing of Labor and Community organizations handed over a petition to Rodney Strong signed by a majority of workers at the winery requesting a neutrality agreement and a simple promise that Rodney Strong would not intimidate or harass workers who wanted to unionize.

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Teamsters 665 wins $5 million in court decision against AAA

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Five members of Teamsters Local 665 have won a court decision determining their firing from AAA in 2021 was unlawful and the company owes them up to an estimated $1 million in compensation and back pay. The five Teamsters—who were outspoken in their support of the union—were wrongfully terminated in retaliation for exercising their rights.

“This was more than just a legal victory. It was validation, justice, and a reminder that standing up for what is right matters,” said Priscilla Gaines-Holladay,

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Firestone Auto Care Workers Vote to Join Teamsters Local 665 

June 29, 2026
Local 665, News and Press, Press Releases, Teamster News

For Immediate Release 

June 29, 2026 

Firestone Auto Care Workers Vote to Join Teamsters Local 665 

(SANTA ROSA, Calif.) — Automotive Technicians, Service Specialists and Retail Salespersons working at the Firestone Auto Care Center have overwhelmingly voted to join Teamsters Local 665.

“These workers contacted our Local with questions about organizing. The workplace economic conditions in the automotive service sector are sub-par. We explained that unity is the key to improvements and having their voice heard,” said Local 665 Principal Officer Tony Delorio.

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Vivalon Workers in San Francisco Join Teamsters Local 665

May 29, 2026
Local 665, News and Press, Press Releases, Teamster News

For Immediate Release 

June 03, 2026 

Vivalon Workers in San Francisco Join Teamsters 

22 Shuttle Drivers and Attendants Ready to Negotiate Strong Contract 

(SAN FRANCISCO) – Shuttle drivers and attendants at Vivalon Rides in San Francisco have voted to join Teamsters Local 665. The workers organized to secure better wages, stronger benefits, and a greater voice on the job while continuing to provide critical transportation services for San Franciscans who are unable to drive.

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SFO Shuttle Teamsters ratify new four-year agreement

April 4, 2026
Local 665

Over 100 Teamsters Local 665 drivers  employed at SFO Shuttle on the San Francisco International Airport have ratified a new contract that brings wage increases and benefit improvements through a new four-year deal.

The shuttles are an integral part of SFO daily operations by delivering a safe and reliable option for over 4,000 airport employees to commute to work from around the Bay Area.

“Every aspect of this new contract is an improvement.

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San Francisco Teamsters pull the plug on TESLA site

Local 665

A zoning appeal filed by Teamsters Local 665 heard in February at San Francisco City Hall soundly rejected a proposal by TESLA for a new robotaxi fleet charging station.

“TESLA won’t be opening for business”, said Local 665 Principal Officer Tony Delorio.

Following the unanimous 11-0 vote by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to uphold the Teamster appeal, Delorio said in a statement: “E.V. fleet charging is a direct threat to Teamster jobs.

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Member wins reinstatement, backpay award for unjust termination

January 25, 2026
Local 665, Uncategorized

A Local 665 member at Vulcan Materials, unjustly fired over a year ago, has been returned to work and awarded significant back pay following an arbitrator’s ruling in his favor.

 

“This fight started in 2024 when the company chose to fire our member after a shoddy investigation”, said Local 665 Business Representative Tom Woods. “The arbitrator’s decision challenged the employer’s credibility, and the arbitration ruling provides remedy for the injustice faced by our member”.

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Teamsters Local 665 celebrates 100-year anniversary at SF City Hall

April 24, 2025
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Teamsters Local 665 celebrated its centennial at San Francisco City Hall in January.

January 27, 2025 was a special day for Local 665 members past and present who gathered to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the issuance of their International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Charter.

A festive day began in San Francisco’s City Hall as the city’s mayor, elected officials from around California and other dignitaries honored a century of trade union struggle and success.

Newly elected San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie opened the celebration by welcoming over 200 celebrants who had gathered to mark the occasion.

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Teamster officials head to Democratic convention as delegates

Local 350, Local 665, Policy and Politics

Congratulations to Local 665 Secretary-Treasurer and Principal Officer Tony Delorio and Local 350 President Robert Sandoval who will serve as Assembly District 17 (AD 17) delegates at the California Democratic Party convention later this spring.

Sandoval was tapped to run again by AD 17 Assemblymember Matt Haney on this year’s slate, which featured a diverse group of labor and community activists, and won in a district-wide election.

Delorio was one of the few delegates appointed by Assemblymember Haney.

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Organizing heats up at Teamsters 665

December 19, 2024
Local 665

Spin Electric Scooter Workers Join Local 665

Mechanics, operation specialists, dispatchers and fleet ambassadors at Spin in the City of San Jose have won union recognition, joining Teamsters Local 665 as a regional bargaining unit.

“Local 665 has represented Spin workers in San Francisco for the last few years since they launched. This win solidifies and expands our organizing strategy,” said Tony Delorio, Secretary-Treasurer at Local 665. “We look forward to continuing to connect with workers in the tech industry to improve their lives and ensure they have a voice at work.

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