January 27, 2025 was a special day for Local 665 members past and present who gathered to
celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the issuance of their International Brotherhood of
Teamsters (IBT) Charter.
A festive day began in San Francisco’s City Hall as the City’s mayor, elected officials from around
California and other dignitaries honored a century of trade union struggle and success.
Newly elected San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie opened the celebration by welcoming over 200
celebrants who had gathered to mark the occasion. Speeches and tributes from elected officials
from San Francisco and San Mateo counties as well as state-wide representatives noted
decades of Teamster efforts as workplace dignity was secured.
“Our success is due to the vision and determination of the membership that came before us,”
said Local 665 Principal Officer Tony Delorio.
The anniversary program recalled the formation of Local 665 by 200 stablemen servicing horse-
drawn carriages and later automobiles. The early formal name of the IBT included Stablemen,
later changed to Warehousemen.
Public remarks during the celebration noted the expansion of represented crafts and
jurisdictions through both organizing and mergers. Originally representing automotive industry
workers, Local 665 now represents parcel delivery, bus transportation, solid waste and
construction members among others.
Stated Local 665 President Mike Yates: “It’s important to honor our history. So many members
fought for the benefits we enjoy today.”
Continuing the anniversary honors, the evening concluded in San Francisco with City Hall
illuminated with blue and gold Teamster colors, with the Teamster truck in the foreground.
