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JC7 Locals ink first-ever Sysco regional contract
Over 1,000 Teamsters secure 34% in raises, major pension increases, more
More than 1,000 Sysco drivers and warehouse workers across Northern California and Nevada have overwhelmingly ratified the first-ever regional collective bargaining agreement negotiated by the Teamsters at Sysco.
The four-year agreement delivers a 34 percent wage increase, substantial improvements to pension contributions, top-tier Teamsters health care, and robust protections against unsafe working conditions and harmful automation practices.
“We were all proud to see Teamster members from different Locals come together,” said Joshua Snell,
Keep readingS.F. Amazon Teamsters gain BOS backing
December 16, 2025
(SAN FRANCISCO) – The San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution today demanding that Amazon immediately begin bargaining with more than 100 warehouse workers and drivers at the company’s DCK6 facility. The vote followed a rally and intense advocacy by Amazon Teamsters calling out the company’s ongoing refusal to recognize the union.
Workers at DCK6 organized with the Teamsters last October. Since then, Amazon has refused to recognize the union and has responded with illegal union-busting,
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December 4, 2025
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Local 439 Teamsters at Republic Services win strike
November 4, 2025
Strong first contract achieved with Joint Council local union support
Over 500 Republic Services Teamsters from five locals nationwide—including a unit of Joint Council 7 members in Manteca, Calif., represented by Local 439—were forced to launch an enormous sanitation strike this summer after the multibillion-dollar waste corporation committed unfair labor practices.
Prior to the strike, landfill workers at Local 439 were battling for a fair first contract to meet the area industry standard.
Keep readingGovernor Newsom Signs Sweeping Labor Law Reform Protecting California Workers’ Union Rights from Federal Attacks
September 30, 2025
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,
Keep readingWinchester Mystery House workers join Local 856!
September 2, 2025
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.
Keep readingBeverage Delivery Drivers in Bakersfield Organize with Local 87
August 20, 2025
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,
Keep readingFirst 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.
Keep readingU.S. Representative Ro Khanna delivers keynote address at Joint Council 7 Seminar
July 4, 2025
In his keynote address at the annual Teamsters Joint Council 7 Seminar in June, U.S. Representative Ro Khanna voiced his support of Teamster-backed legislation that protects workers and road safety by requiring a human operator on autonomous delivery vehicles.
Congressman Khanna also discussed how his upbringing as a child of immigrants shaped his views on the importance of community to make an economy that works for everyone. He stated as the representative from Silicon Valley,
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