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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For Immediate Release
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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For Immediate Release
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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For Immediate Release
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
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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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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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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Teamsters proudly endorse California Assembly Bill 33 (AB 33), a bill that would require a trained human operator in any autonomous vehicle (AV) used to deliver commercial goods directly to residences or businesses.
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Teamsters Push for Good Jobs, Safe Streets While AVs Continue to Wreak Havoc on Public Roads
(SAN FRANCISCO) – In response to news that General Motors (GM) will halt funding for its Autonomous Vehicle (AV) subsidiary Cruise, Peter Finn, Teamsters Western Region International Vice President and President of Teamsters Joint Council 7, released the following statement:
“With its decision to cut funding for Cruise AV development, GM is finally acknowledging what the general public already knows: robotaxis are not safe.
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Google Subsidiary Flouted Rules When It Sought Access to San Francisco Airport
Press Contact: Matt McQuaid Phone: (202) 624-6877 Email: mmcquaid@nullteamster.org
(SAN FRANCISCO) – Teamsters are calling on the San Francisco Ethics Commission to investigate Waymo, the autonomous vehicle (AV) subsidiary of Google, after several of the company’s employees illegally failed to register as lobbyists for meetings with San Francisco International Airport (SFO) officials. Waymo was pressuring the officials for access so their driverless cars could “map” the airport.
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