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31 Workers at Sweeping Corp. Of America in Stockton Unionize, Joining Teamsters 

For Immediate Release  

March 25, 2026  

 

Workers at Sweeping Corp. Of America Unionize Joining Teamsters 

The unit joins Teamsters Local 439 to fight for good wages and worker protections.  

 

(STOCKTON, CALIF.) 31 workers at Sweeping Corp. of America’s Stockton facility voted to join Teamsters Local 439. The victory comes following the recent vote of their colleagues at a nearby San Jose facility to become Teamsters.

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  Today marks 30 Days Since Solano County Public Defenders Began Strike

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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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30 Workers at Redrock Environmental, Sanitation Service Company Join Teamsters  

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March 16, 2026  

Workers at Redrock Environmental, Sanitation Service Company  Join Teamsters  

The new unit in Madera County is made up of drivers and landfill workers.  

 

(CHOWCHILLA, CALIF.) — On Friday, workers at Redrock Environmental Group voted to join Teamsters Local 431. This vote and victory to join the Teamsters marks a critical step for the new 30-worker unit,

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Solano County Public Defenders Continue Strike into Third Week 

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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,

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Over 1,000 Staff at MarinHealth Conclude 24-hour Unfair Labor Practice Strike

Over 1,000 Staff at MarinHealth Conclude 24-hour Unfair Labor Practice Strike  

Despite the 24-hour strike ending, workers have been locked out until Saturday 

(GREENBRAE, CALIF.) — This week, hundreds of Teamsters at MarinHealth Medical Center held a 24-hour Unfair Labor Practice Strike amid nearly a year of bad-faith bargaining by the Hospital. Teamsters members have been notified by MarinHealththat they are locked out and will not be able to return to work until Saturday,

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Teamsters California Backs California Billionaire Tax

For Immediate Release 

January 28, 2026

 

Teamsters California Backs “California Billionaire Tax”

“It’s time to hold Big Tech Billionaires accountable for destroying our jobs and robbing families of our healthcare”

 

Sacramento, CA – Today, Teamsters California announced endorsing the California  Billionaire Tax, the largest union to date, backing the November ballot measure. As the unified voice of 250,000 California members,

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Governor Newsom Signs Sweeping Labor Law Reform Protecting California Workers’ Union Rights from Federal Attacks

For Immediate Release

September 30, 2025

Governor Newsom Signs Sweeping Labor Law ReformProtecting California Workers’ Union Rights from Federal Attacks AB 288 is the most significant labor law reform since 1935. 

Sacramento, CA – (Tuesday, September 30, 2025) –  California made history today when Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 288 into law.  

AB 288, sponsored by the California Federation of Labor Unions,

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Winchester Mystery House workers join Local 856!

Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: mdrumm@nullteamster.org

(SAN JOSE, Calif.) – Tour guides at Winchester Mystery House in San Jose will now be represented by Teamsters Local 856. The workers voted for strong union representation to secure higher wages, better benefits, and improved working conditions.

“We are proud to welcome these new members to the Teamsters,” said Peter Finn, Director of the Teamsters Public Services and Health Care Division and Secretary-Treasurer of Local 856.

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Beverage Delivery Drivers in Bakersfield Organize with Local 87

Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: mdrumm@nullteamster.org

(BAKERSFIELD, Calif.) – Thirty drivers at High Desert Distributing in Bakersfield, Calif., will now be represented by Teamsters Local 87. The drivers voted for strong union representation to secure higher wages, better benefits, and improved working conditions.

“We are proud to welcome our new members to the Teamsters,” said John Moralez, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 87. “The union busters tried like hell to break this group,

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First Student Drivers Organize with Teamsters Local 853

Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@nullteamster.org

(SAN LEANDRO, Calif.) – Workers at First Student in San Leandro have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 853. The 40 new Teamsters provide student transportation for San Leandro Unified School District and San Lorenzo Unified School District.

“Congratulations to our newest brothers and sisters who are fighting to get what they deserve,” said Steve Beck, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 853. “These drivers ensure that our kids get to and from school safely.

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