On July 18, the Northern California Ready Mix drivers working for Cemex and Central Concrete, who are members of Local 853 and 315, overwhelmingly ratified their contract extension by mail…
Keep reading…of solidarity and strength. “As Teamsters, we are willing to fight back when pushed. With the support of the labor community and full backing of local elected officials, Eden Medical…
Keep reading…members approved this transformative contract, with improvements in working conditions, pension plans, medical benefits, and significant wage increases for economic growth.” The agreement focuses on better working conditions, non-economic and…
Keep reading…contributing essential functions to the operational efficiency of Newby Island Resource Recovery Park in Milpitas. Key highlights of the ratified contract include the retention of full maintenance of benefits, an…
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…and proud that our unit stood strong to make this life-changing decision,” said Ricardo Hernandez, a 17-year driver and one of the leading voices of the worker-led organizing committee. After…
Keep readingGILLIG, America’s premier heavy-duty transit bus manufacturer, built by skilled unionized workers represented by Teamsters Local 853, proudly announces the delivery of the first batch of 35 Compressed Natural Gas…
Keep reading…picket lines, brought other elected officials to the picket line, and advocated during closed session for our members. This is the type of elected official that we need on our…
Keep reading…workers’ favor, paints a clear picture of how the contractor for the Regional Transportation Commission mismanages public transit operations,” said Teamsters Local 533 President Gary Watson. “The settlement agreement was…
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…is truly an “independent contractor” by establishing all three of the following: A). That the worker is free from the control and direction of the hiring entity in connection with…
Keep reading…for all of their transportation expenses, including fuel, tolls, vehicle maintenance and insurance, taxes, and workers’ compensation insurance; Accept a percentage of the delivery fee paid by the customer on…
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