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May Day: Crusade for the Eight-Hour Work Day

May 1st, or “May Day”, honors the 1886 Haymarket Massacre (also known as the Haymarket Affair or Haymarket Riot) in Chicago, IL, where labor leaders fought and died for the eight hour work day.

7th Round of UPS Contract Updates

The Teamsters National UPS Negotiating Committee concluded its seventh round of negotiations this week, making an initial economic proposal covering part-time and full-time employees, health, welfare, and pension.

UPS San Ramon Meet and Greet, 2018

Business Agent Nick Berry welcomes new evening shift UPSers and informs them on the upcoming contract meeting for all UPSers.

2nd Annual Building & Construction Trades Career Fair 2018

Our first, but certainly not our last, career fair! We are so thankful to partake in Lovonya DeJean Middle School’s event and showcasing to students what our members do for a career.

Contract Update Meeting, Richmond Sanitary Services 2018

Before the crack of dawn, Secretary-Treasurer Don E. Garcia and Business Agent David Rodriguez joined Teamsters at Richmond Sanitary Services to update them on contract negotiations.

Contract Update Meeting, UPS Cordelia 2018

This morning, President Alberto Ruiz and Business Agent Nick Berry met with UPSers in Cordelia to discuss the union’s demands in the latest round of negotiations. Business Agent David Rodriguez attended in support.

Strengthening the Teamsters’ Solid Waste Division

Last Friday, Local 315 President Alberto Ruiz participated in solidarity with Ron Herrera, Director At-Large for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters’ Solid Waste Division, during his negotiations for Republic Services in Long Beach, CA.