Author: Teamsters 315

August Membership Meeting 2018

Happy Friday! Remember, we hold membership meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each month! Next meeting will be Wednesday September 12th at 8pm in our Vallejo office!

Impending Strike at Richmond Sanitary Service (Republic Services)

Teamsters Local 315 is in extended contract negotiations with Republic Services and is far from a settlement for workers in the Recycling Division at Richmond Sanitary Service. A strike is anticipated and we ask for community solidarity.

Allied Waste (Garbage) Steward Election

After holding a steward’s election for Allied Waste (Garbage) drivers in Pacheco, the members nominated Chris Mann to lead his co-workers.

UPS Tentative Agreement Strengthens Protections Against Harassment, Excessive Overtime

UPS Rising highlights the benefits of the new contract offer, protecting members from harassment and excessive overtime. To view the entire proposed national agreement, go to: ibt.io/agreement

East Bay Sanitary, El Cerrito 2018

315 members from East Bay Sanitary meet their new Business Agent David Rodriguez before their shift. East Bay Sanitary is a family-owned garbage collection service that serves the city of El Cerrito.

Cemex Fairfield Ratifies Contract!

Congratulations to Cemex Teamsters in Fairfield who ratified their new contract last night! Business Agent Dustin Baumbach explained the new changes to the contract, including raising wages and adding paid sick leave, paid vacation, and employer contribution into Teamsters 401k.

Macy’s Concord 2018

Macy’s in Concord vote down on their new contract offer for better pension and no cuts to their work breaks. Members return back to work moving a carpet rack to make room for future executive offices to be built.

3 Tips To Protect Your Back

United Healthcare has our members’ backs. Here’s three tips on how to maintain a healthy back.

Teamsters Day at the Park 2018

Thank you Joint Council 7 for hosting a very special Teamsters Day at the Park for all Northern California Teamsters and their families!

Nor Cal Supplement gets recommended by the UPS Nor Cal Negotiating Committee

Northern California has one of the strongest contracts in UPS history and in the country. With new contract changes and the Company
ever-evolving, the Nor Cal Committee has maintained and gained good protections for the members within this new agreement.