Author: Teamsters 315

Novato Sanitation’s Contract Proposal Meeting

Our Novato Sanitation Teamsters meet with their Business Agent John Bottali for their first contract proposal meeting and shared great ideas collectively.

UPDATE: UPS Contract Negotiations

Here’s the latest news from this past week’s round of contract negotiations. The following round of negotiations will pick up February 26th through March 1st.

February Membership Meeting 2018

In case you missed us, catch us at next month’s meeting March 14th at 8pm in our Vallejo office!

Teamsters Day at the Park Announcement

Mark Your Calendar: We will be selling Teamsters Day at the Park tickets Saturday April 7th in our Martinez and Vallejo office! Tickets sell fast!!

Job Openings: 2 Residential Recycling Drivers

Apply now at http://republicservices.jobs/. Deadline is February 9, 2018.

Bimbo Bakery Ukiah, 2018

Business Agent John Bottali finishes his round of gathering contract proposals for Bimbo all the way up in Ukiah. Of the 7 bakery drivers, Jeremie is the first to return and unload and talk proposals.

Jeff Acuña Retires- 33 Years at Central Concrete

Jeff Acuna, a Central Concrete Teamster, retires after 33 years, celebrating with coworkers and Business Agent Mike Hughes. Congratulations on retiring, Jeff!

Cemex Quarry Clayton, 2018

Business Agent Mike Hughes drops by members at Cemex Quarry located at the bottom of Mt. Diablo, and Shop Steward Jeno Bise gives us a tour!

Seg Trucking Pittsburg, 2018

Business Agent David Rodriguez checks in on our members at Seg, who transfer your refuse to landfills!

Richmond Republic Services Contract Negotiations Kickoff

Starting tomorrow, contract negotiations begin for Republic Services within Richmond, affecting Teamsters Local 315 members at West County Resource and Recovery (WCRR), Golden Bear Transfer Station (GBTS), and Richmond Sanitary Service (RSS). To kick off the bargaining marathon for four contract proposals, Teamsters and Republic will be commencing with WCRR and GBTS.

The contract proposal discussion points will comprise of wages, benefits, and working conditions. During these negotiations, we want to put much emphasis on working conditions, due to workers’ interests in avoiding serious injuries and retaining a union strong workplace. The key to our success this year will be highlighting two main concerns around working conditions: worker safety and outsourcing work. These are the Union’s main concerns during discussions due to stories from membership that shined light on problematic practices.