After voting to unionize in 2021 by a vote of 17 to 1, the 25 drivers from Zephyr Express (Winebow) in Benicia unanimously ratified their first contract March, 2022. These drivers deliver alcohol to grocery stores, BevMo stores, and other liquor retailers. “We believe that the talks went smoothly precisely because of the resolve these... Read more »
On February 23, about 50 part-time UPSers from Local 315 met up that early Wednesday morning in Richmond, California to be bussed to the UPS Center in San Francisco. The bus was chartered by our local union to meet at the UPS building for a “Day of Action” to protest the pay cuts the part-timers... Read more »
Story is from Teamsters Joint Council 7 website It might have taken ten months, with the union soliciting support from local city officials while simultaneously filing charges of unfair labor practices through the Labor Board, but Local 315 business reps and members who work at Republic Services in Richmond finally have a contract. The agreement... Read more »
315 News
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2024 California Teamsters Hispanic Caucus Scholarship applications NOW AVAILABLE
California Teamsters Hispanic Caucus will award Scholarships to deserving high school seniors graduating this year, Who are: A daughter or son of an active Teamster whose dues are current with his/her Local Union; And are: Attending or have been accepted by an accredited University, College or Trade School. Applicants must … Read More
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2024 JC7 Harry Pollard/Robert Morales Scholarship Program applications NOW AVAILABLE
Joint Council 7 is pleased to announce the Annual Teamsters Joint Council 7 Harry Polland/Bob Morales Scholarship Fund. This program will provide $1,000 to the child of one member in each of the following affiliated Local Unions: 70, 87, 137, 150, 315, 350, 386, 431, 439, 517, 533, 665, 853, … Read More
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Members at Napa Recycling and Waste Services Ratify Contract
Maintenance Recovery Facility workers at Napa Recycling and Waste Services unanimously ratified their contract on October 24, 2023. The members were excited to vote on a tentative agreement, negotiated by Local 315 Business Agent Dustin Baumbach, that added more paid holidays, more vacation time, and a move to one of … Read More
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Executive Update
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Executive Memo
The Coronavirus crisis has highlighted the critical role of your work in relation to maintaining
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safe and healthy communities. We always knew our daily work was essential – as well as
difficult – it’s gratifying to see more community recognition of that reality.
About 315
Chartered as a General Local in 1936 Teamsters Local 315 represents over 4,500 members primarily in Contra Costa, Napa, & Solano Counties, including members in various other regions of the San Francisco Bay Area.
We are very proud of our history and thankful to the retirees who helped build this local union. We will continue to organize, stay politically active, and fight for economic and social justice.
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“We work to represent our hardworking members, and continue to fight for basic decency and respect on the job.” -Alberto Ruiz & Don E. Garcia