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SB 915 is Legislation that Protects Good Jobs and Addresses Public Safety from Dangerous Autonomous Trucks and Cars

admin27852024-04-21T15:34:33+00:00April 21st, 2024|Categories: News, politics|

(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) – California Senate Bill 915 (SB 915), a Teamsters-supported bill that will allow the state’s local governments to regulate autonomous vehicles (AVs), passed overwhelmingly today in the State Senate Local Government Committee. “The Teamsters commend the Senators on the Local Government Committee who supported this bill to protect public safety and good union jobs,” said Chris Griswold, Teamsters International Vice President At-Large and President of Teamsters Joint Council 42. “Right now, local communities have zero control over the dangerous autonomous vehicles on their roads. SB 915 will help fix this broken system and keep our communities safe by giving municipalities a voice in the deployment of AVs.” SB 915 was first introduced in January by State Senator Dave Cortese (D – San Jose). Under SB 915, municipalities can opt out of allowing AVs on their roads, but if they choose to allow AVs, the bill gives local governments the power to create a regulatory roadmap, outline the number of AVs allowed on public roads, and implement standards on data transparency requirements, ADA accessibility, safety and health inspections and more. The San Francisco City Council, Oakland City Council, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, and San Mateo County Board of Supervisors all passed resolutions in favor of SB 915 earlier this year. Growing support for AV regulation comes amid ongoing AV Read more...

2024 Harry Polland / Robert Morales Scholarship Available Now

admin27852024-04-15T23:30:47+00:00April 10th, 2024|Categories: Top Blog, Uncategorized|

Scholarships are available to all children or wards of any active Teamster 2785 member. This scholarship can be used for any scholastic or vocational field or school. If you are interested in applying, you can download the instructions and application below. The deadline to have your application mailed is May 20th, 2024.

Hiring Hall Notice for February

admin27852024-02-02T19:17:39+00:00February 1st, 2024|Categories: Top Blog, Uncategorized|

UPS STRIKE AUTHORIZATION VOTE

admin27852024-02-02T19:16:57+00:00June 7th, 2023|Categories: UPS, UPS Contract|

JC7 Day at the Park

admin27852023-06-07T19:58:32+00:00May 11th, 2023|Categories: Event|

UPS Norcal Contract Negotiations Update for April 14th

admin27852023-04-18T16:13:40+00:00April 18th, 2023|Categories: Top Blog, UPS, UPS Contract|

UPS Teamsters Sisters and Brothers, The Nor Cal Committee met with the company this week for the third and final round of negotiations prior to the start of National negotiations. The session ended on 4/14/23 with no real movement. The company was given a history lesson on the origin and intent of long-standing language. The company’s committee has nobody on their side of the table with any bargaining history. They respond to our concerns with what they “believe” the language means. We don’t believe what the language means; we know what the language means! The Company continues to sidestep on making any progress on resolving issues that they create. Unresolved issues include but are not limited to, seniority issues, grievance procedure, pay issues, workweeks, ice machines and employee health and safety. Reallocation of funds isn’t going to cut it for a company that posts record profits in the billions each year. The Nor Cal Committee has no patience in the company’s shell game negotiating tactics. “NOT INTERESTED” seems to be the mantra for the company. They are “NOT INTERESTED” in providing accurate seniority lists, “NOT INTERESTED” in providing ice. The company has made it loud and clear they are “NOT INTERESTED” in a contract. In Solidarity, Joseph Cilia, Secretary-Treasurer & Principal Officer

TEAMSTERS HISPANIC CAUCUS SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO TEAMSTER CHILDREN AND DEPENDENTS

admin27852023-04-18T16:11:59+00:00April 17th, 2023|Categories: Event, Scholarships|

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.

Join a UPS Contract Action Team

admin27852023-04-17T17:26:29+00:00April 10th, 2023|Categories: UPS Contract|

Attention UPS Teamster Activists! The International Union has launched a national training program to prepare rank-and-file members to win the strongest contract in UPS history. We invite you to take part in this program. Hear from organizers and trainers about the bargaining process Learn strategies for mobilizing your co-workers Find out how to map your workplace and build communications networks Get the tools you need to build effective Contract Action Teams in your local CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR A CONTRACT ACTION TEAM TRAINING IN YOUR AREA

Notice to All UPS Teamsters of Upcoming Parking Lot Meeting for Contract Update

admin27852023-04-10T15:57:46+00:00April 6th, 2023|Categories: UPS, UPS Contract|

UPS Brothers and Sisters, Please plan to attend a contract update meeting at your respective facilities to hear about updates for the current UPS contract negotiations. San Francisco Parking Lot - Wednesday, April 19th at 8:15 am Menlo Park Parking Lot - Thursday, April 20th at 8:00 am San Bruno Parking Lot - Friday, April 21st at 8:00 am In Solidarity, Joseph Cilia, Secretary-Treasurer, and Principal Officer

Grassdoor workers in Brisbane join Teamsters Local 2785

admin27852023-04-06T17:55:01+00:00March 28th, 2023|Categories: Organizing|

Nearly 100 drivers and warehouse workers at Grassdoor, one of the largest cannabis delivery platforms in California, have joined Teamsters Local 2785. They join more than 300 of their union brothers and sisters at the company’s Southern California location who affiliated with the Teamsters in January. “The workers at Grassdoor have demonstrated tremendous courage and determination in standing up for their rights,” said Joseph Cilia, Local 2785 Secretary-Treasurer. “We are proud to stand with them and support their efforts to improve their lives.” “These workers are critical to the success of the cannabis supply chain, and they deserve to have prosperous, sustainable careers that reflect the value they bring to their employers,” said Peter Finn, Western Region International Vice President and Teamsters Food Processing Division Director. “We look forward to working with them on securing better wages, benefits, and working conditions. Carrie Qualls and Alexander Torres are drivers for Grassdoor in Brisbane. “Why do I think it’s important for cannabis workers to unionize? Well, grocery stores are union, construction workers are union – everyone else can unionize, so why not us?” Qualls said. “There’s certain things I want that we don’t get – paid vacation, paid time off – and I think by joining the Teamsters, we can negotiate to get those things,” Torres said. “The Teamsters are great – if Read more...

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