Local 665

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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Solidarity pays off for MV members with new 5-year contract

October 11, 2024
Local 665

Teamsters employed at MV Transportation in San Mateo County have ratified a new 5-year collective bargaining agreement with increases and improvements in nearly every aspect of the contract.

Top of the list are significant annual wage increases that will see paychecks increase by 13% percent each year. The offer rewards veteran drivers and addresses attrition issues in the transportation industry.

“We looked to bring wages that recognize the high cost of living in the Bay Area.

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Transdev members ratify new agreement with safety language, raises, and more

Local 665

County Transit recently ratified a new collective bargaining agreement that will bring improvements in a variety of contractual categories.

Under the new contract, wages will be improved by 20%. Weather-related illness and injury remain a top priority for Teamsters. New contractual language will mitigate the workplace dangers of extreme heat and cold by nullifying disciplinary action when drivers refuse an assigned vehicle found without functioning air conditioning and heating equipment.

 

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Contract knocks it out of the park for Oracle Park Teamsters 665 members

July 5, 2024
Local 665, Teamster News
Local 665 Oracle Park members have negotiated a landmark new agreement with significant gains.

We are thrilled to announce a landmark achievement for our members at Teamsters Local Union 665. After tireless negotiations, we have secured an unprecedented contract for stadium event parking — setting new standards nationwide.

This groundbreaking contract includes:

  • Highest wages and working conditions in the country.
  • Three-year duration for stability and security.
  • Eliminated tiered hourly wages. All classifications (Valets, Cashiers, and Traffic Directors) brought up to the highest wage followed by additional 5.5% annual wage increases.

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Public health officials join Local 665

Local 665, Teamster News

Workers at the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District have voted unanimously to join Teamsters Local 665. The 33 new members protect the health and welfare of residents in Marin and Sonoma Counties from mosquitoes and vector-borne diseases.

“Congratulations to the newest members of the Teamsters Local 665 family,” said Mike Yates, President of Local 665. “Residents across Marin and Sonoma Counties benefit from the important work done by these public health officials to keep our communities safe.

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Union expands density in soft industry

April 30, 2024
Local 665

Sales and merchandise workers at Reyes Coca-Cola have voted 13-1 to join Teamsters Local 665. The victory comes on the heels of Local 665 successfully organizing a group of Pepsi workers in Santa Rosa last year; the two victories mark a significant expansion of the union’s presence in the Northern California beverage industry.

“This victory is a testament to the strength and unity of the people who are responsible for Reyes Coca-Cola’s success,” said Tony Delorio,

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Officials honor Delorio at San Fran City Hall

January 29, 2024
Local 665

On the afternoon of Tuesday Oct. 24, the usual business agenda of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors was suspended, briefly, to present a commendation to Teamsters Local 665 Principal Officer Tony Delorio for his leadership and commitment to the community.

The presentation of a Certificate of Honor, initiated by Supervisor Catherine Stefani and signed by every member of the Board, recognized Delorio for his unwavering commitment to the labor movement. The commendation included recognition of Delorio’s engagement,

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Happy Retirement to Michael Thompson

October 18, 2023
Local 665

Brother Michael Thompson began his career as a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters in 1983 as a garage worker at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco.

With the assumption of the management of the Fairmont’s parking facility by the Pansini Corporation in 1989, Michael gained experience and opportunities in a variety of hotel, municipal and commercial office faculties under Pansini Corporation’s San Francisco portfolio.

Following Michael’s service as a picket captain at the Transbay Terminal strike in 2002,

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New contract for Sonoma Recology members

December 23, 2022
Local 665, Teamster News
New five-year contract for Sonoma Recology members

Teamsters employed at Recology­— Sonoma County’s largest solid waste and recycling company—ratified a new five-year collective bargaining agreement by a more than two-to-one margin, after sending back a previous management offer members deemed as unfair and substandard.

“These men and women performed as an essential workforce during the pandemic,” stated Local 665 President Mike Yates. “They knew it was time to be recognized for the important work that they do, and that includes economic improvements that adequately support working families.” 

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Saluting Ernie Yates, retired Local 665 principal officer

December 1, 2022
Local 665, Teamster News

 

Ernie Yates, former principal officer of Teamsters Local 665, died on November 30. The following is a joint statement from Local 665 Executive Board principal officer Tony Delorio and Mike Yates, president of Local 665 and son of Ernie Yates:

“Our union brother, Ernie Yates, was a Teamster his entire working life. His guidance, wisdom, and leadership benefited the lives of countless working men and women through his tireless efforts at the negotiation table and in worker advocacy in California and the United States.

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