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.
Keep readingCounty 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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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:
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.
Keep readingSales 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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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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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,
Keep readingTeamsters 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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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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More than 1,200 union members who work in the parking industry in San Francisco’s commercial and hotel sector announced unanimous approval of a new 4-year agreement slated to provide the best wages and benefits in that industry, nationwide.
“We’re very proud of this agreement,” said Tony DeIorio, Principal Officer of Teamsters Local 665. “It will continue to provide economic security and job protections for workers at nearly 300 off-street parking locations in our City.”
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