Academic and Vocational Scholarships Benefiting Teamster Families Academic scholarship awards from $1,000 to $10,000 for high school seniors planning to attend a four-year college or university. Vocational/training program awards from $500 to $2,000 for use at community colleges or trade schools. Application process opens November 18, 2024 for the sons, daughters and financial dependents of… Read more »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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Local 315 still has four (4) $2,000 Scholarships available, with printable applications posted below. Applications will be available September 18th, 2023 and the deadline to submit an application is October 31st, 2023 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… Read more »
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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 »
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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, 890, 896, 912, 948,… Read more »
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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 »
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