Tag: Local 315

Nominations Notice for IBT Delegates & Alternates (Spanish)

Nominations Notice for 2025 IBT Delegates & Alternates (English version)

Republic Service members achieve major wage increases, more, in new agreement

Teamsters at Republic Services in Fairfield, ratified three historic contracts in May (Garbage, Recycle Center, and Clerical). The garbage unit alone has wage increases of at least 40% per member over the course of a five-year agreement. Increases in health and welfare, pension, and adding Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday further sweetened the deal. Ed… Read more »

Teamsters 315 members named amond NWRA’s ‘Drivers of the Year’

Twelve Recology Drivers of the Year honorees were celebrated by the National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA) for their commitment to safety, years of service, route difficulty, and community engagement. Two of the twelve Driver of the Year honorees were Teamsters Local 315 members Jose Duran (Recology Davis- top) and, Miguel Garcia (Recology Fairfield- bottom).… Read more »

First Annual Member Benefits Fair & BBQ 2024

Our First Annual Member Benefits Fair & BBQ was a tremendous success, thanks to the active participation of our members! This event provided an invaluable opportunity for members to connect with fellow Local 315 Teamsters, learn about the Local’s activities, and meet all business agents, board members, and staff. Most importantly, members received crucial information… Read more »

2024 Teamsters Local 315 Scholarships

Local 315 will be awarding five (5) $2,000 scholarships. Applications and rules for the scholarships can be downloaded below. The deadline to submit an application is July 5th, 2024 by 1:30pm. Application Eligibility Requirements: 1. Teamster Local 315 members OR their sons and daughters currently enrolled as full-time students (8 units or more) in accredited… Read more »

2025 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 properly provide: – Proof of… Read more »

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, 856, 896, 948, 2010, and… Read more »

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 the best Teamsters medical plans… Read more »

Members at Giusto’s Ratify Tentative Agreement

On October 19, 2023, the 11 members at Giusto’s Specialty Foods, located in South San Francisco, voted to ratify the tentative agreement between the Company and Local 315. This two-year agreement, which increased the total compensation package by 22%, included increases to wages, employer contribution to healthcare, and pension contribution. Rick Daverin, a Teamster of… Read more »