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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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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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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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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