The Harry Polland/Robert Morales Scholarship Program This scholarship is named for Harry Polland, the long-time Joint Council 7 Economist who was responsible for negotiating and improving Teamster contracts throughout California. And Robert Morales, Secretary-Treasurer to Teamsters Joint Council 7 and Teamsters Local 350 and Director of the IBT’s Solid Waste Division. Robert had the
Teamsters Local 665 Sisters and Brothers working for UPS, The Northern California Teamsters Committee met the week of March 17, 2023, and concluded a weeklong bargaining session with UPS on the Nor Cal Sort and Supplemental Agreements. The Committee continued working on proposals and counterproposals, however, there have not been any new tentative agreements. Many
General Motors Subsidiary Putting Profits Ahead of Human Lives (SAN FRANCISCO) – Bay Area Teamsters declared an end to an exploratory alliance with Cruise AV, a San Francisco-based tech company that opposed vehicle safety legislation during a contentious committee hearing on Assembly Bill 316 (AB 316). The proposed legislation, sponsored by the Teamsters, would require human
February 20th, 2023 Nor Cal Members, This past week, the Nor Cal Negotiating Committee concluded the first round of supplemental contract negotiations with UPS. Negotiations lasted Monday through Friday in Sacramento. Each local Union in Nor Cal was represented in Negotiations, including Teamster Rank and File members from each classification. The company made it clear
Curbside transportation dispatchers at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) have given unanimous approval to a new 4-year collective bargaining agreement that includes large hourly wage improvements. “SFO was recently listed among the top airports in the United States,” said Tony Delorio, Principal Officer of Local 665. “The service provided by curb transportation dispatchers is an
We are pleased to congratulate Tony Delorio for being elected as an Assembly Delegate to the Democratic Party. Every two years, Democratic voters elect 14 Assembly Delegates who play an important role in setting the agenda, electing leadership, and voting on the endorsements for the California Democratic Party. “As a union official and 26-year Teamster,
(SAN FRANCISCO, CA.) – Shuttle drivers at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) began the New Year with membership approval of a new 3-year collective bargaining agreement that includes improvements in hourly wages, retirement plan, and maintaining union health benefits. “The drivers have provided service for decades at SFO, maintaining the routes that pick up
Brothers and Sisters, I am excited to announce I am running as a candidate in the 2023 Assembly Delegate election (ADEM) as part of the Stronger Future (SF): United Labor & Community slate in Assembly District 17 (the east side of San Francisco). Every two years, Democratic voters can elect 14 Assembly Delegates who play an important
Members at Uniparts, who ship and receive Jaguar parts in Brisbane, CA, ratified a new 3-year agreement with 100% “YES” votes. Highlights of the new agreement included: annual wage increases, maintenance of their health benefits, annual contributions to their pension, an extra week of vacation and a $700 annual Christmas bonus. Members were thrilled to
Every year the James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to qualified children and financial dependents of Teamster members. Academic scholarships range from $1,000 to $10,000 for high school seniors planning to attend a four-year college or university and Training/Vocational program awards of up to $2,000 for use at community colleges and trade
