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Work Safe 101: Back Belts

Do you wear a back belt at your job? According to the US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, scientific evidence shows they do not reduce the forced pressures on the spine.

UPS Call August 25th + 10 Reasons to Vote Yes!

Hop on the contract update call for information about 22.4 combination drivers, excessive overtime, and less subcontracting in Feeders. Plus, a factsheet on 10 Reasons To Vote Yes, courtesy of UPS Rising.

2nd Annual Teamsters Horsemen Fundraiser for Autism Speaks

Flashback Friday to Teamster Horsemen Chapter 7 West’s 2nd Annual event for Autism Speaks Fundraiser. Thank you to volunteers from 315 that helped cook Ray “Speedy” Gomez, Dave Williams, Manny Fontes, Tito Gasteleum, and other retirees!

Sheldon Gas, Suisun 2018

Secretary-Treasurer Don E. Garcia checks in with members at Sheldon Gas. These folks are the technicians and drivers behind delivering and servicing your propane tanks!

Lobby Day: Protecting Workers From Misclassification as an Independent Contractor

Secretary-Treasurer Don E. Garcia, Business Agents Mike Hughes and Nick Berry joined forces with California labor leaders yesterday to protect the Dynamex decision by speak with assembly members and senators in Sacramento.

Health Topic of the Month: Weight Management

See more weight management tips from Kaiser Permanente at kp.org/weight!

Last Contract Meeting Before UPS Members Vote

Last Sunday, President Alberto Ruiz and Business Agent Nick Berry led UPS members in an informational meeting, exploring the final UPS offer and clarifying members’ questions.

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.