Dear Local 665 members: Direct election of your top leadership is one of the unique aspects of Teamster membership. Few other trade unions in the United States have this system. In October 2021 each member in good standing will receive a ballot in the mail. This ballot will include candidates for General President, General
By now I’m sure everyone has heard about ballots that will be mailed out to all voters in California regarding the Recall question. Both Teamster Joint Councils in California have taken a firm position to oppose the Recall. Please take a moment so that I can explain how that decision was arrived at, and
Teamsters in the Bay Area are very saddened this week to learn about the tragic loss of Harley King and his wife Dixie, both from Petaluma, California. Harley had been a member of Teamsters Local Union 85 in San Francisco and then Teamsters Local Union 624 located in Santa Rosa in 1993. He was employed by Rycoff Foods
The membership at Auto Return has unanimously ratified a new 5-year agreement. The new contract will include wage increases for each year for all bargaining unit employees. Retirement protections will increase through improvements in the 401k plan. Auto Return members will also enjoy full maintenance of their medical benefits package during each year of the agreement.
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Do you have a High School senior graduating this year who will be attending or who has been accepted by an accredited University, College, or Trade School? The California Teamsters Hispanic Caucus is offering scholarships. Download the application here to apply.
Business agents Michael Thompson and Joe Matekel met with members working in parking and transportation at Stanford University to ratify their new 3-year contract. Members were excited that we were able to bring them 3.5% annual pay increases, additional sick days, a new retirement plan all while maintaining their current medical benefits. Secretary-Treasurer Tony Delorio
More Than 460 Insurance Sales Agents Unite for Respect and a Voice on the Job (SAN FRANCISCO) – AAA insurance sales agents across Northern California have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 665. The election was conducted by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) via mail-in ballot and votes were tabulated today. The 460 insurance
Dear Brothers and Sisters, We would like to extend holiday wishes to all Teamster Local 665 members. During this challenging time, we would like to express our wishes and hopes for a better 2021 as we continue to work towards gainful employment and security for all of our members. In Solidarity, and on behalf of
Billion-dollar corporations like Uber and Lyft wrote Proposition 22 (Prop 22) and paid to put it on the ballot to boost their own profits. Prop 22 strips workers of basic protections like minimum wage, overtime, paid sick leave, workers compensation, unemployment insurance and the right to join together in unions. VOTE NO ON PROP
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Summary and Resources. (UPDATED REGULARLY) June 1 - While counties are moving at different speeds, many areas are starting to "re-open," but at the same time imposing health and safety restrictions on workplaces. This guidance addresses many of the "re-opening" issues we expect
