Joint Council 7 TEAMSTER

Volume 65, Number 4 Serving members in Northern California, the Central Valley, and Northern Nevada January/February/March 2021 COVID impacted the election results in California and nationally Starting new year with mixed election bag 2020 began with such promise on both the work and political fronts. The economy was strong and labor was united in its political goals. However, after To our members and your families! nine months of pandemic lockdowns, the economy Happy New Year! has been booming for some and devastating for others. and please stay safe! Politically, while we’ll be able to count on a new Presidential administration—one that is much From the Officers and Staff of friendlier to workers and unions, at this writing, which party holds the Senate majority is in the Teamsters Joint Council 7 hands of Georgians. Locally, due to being outspent by a margin of 20 to 1, we lost the very important Proposition 22 vote, which will impact gig drivers immediately and everyone else down the line. “The Teamsters want to congratulate President- elect Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris for their hard-fought victory, said a national press release. “The Biden-Harris campaign put forward a bold pro-worker agenda that will enhance the abil- ity of hardworking Americans to join together and turned laws and precedents that helped workers to the one law, but they also had access to lobby their collectively bargain for better pay and working con- organize into unions and to get overtime pay, just drivers and customers on their apps. ditions. They also will prioritize pension reform to to name a few of the previous gains that the admin- The Joint Council held numerous organizing boost workers and retirees and will do more to pro- istration withdrew. His Occupational Safety and meetings and rallies over Zoom and had great tect the more than one million essential Teamsters Health Administration did almost nothing to sup- turnouts. But our strength, and the time-tested way on the job during this coronavirus pandemic.” port worker safety during the pandemic. His labor we’ve succeeded in beating the most well-heeled Donald Trump was, by far, the president who department was absent as unions called for help to foes, is by going door-to-door and meeting our did the most to hurt the interests of unions and shore up their pension plans. members face-to-face, and that effort was necessar- workers. His National Labor Relations Board over- While we’re used to not getting everything we ily limited due to COVID. want or need from Democratic presidents, having Immediately, Prop 22 is about exempting App- Joe Biden at the helm of the nation with our old based drivers and delivery workers from coverage friend Kamala Harris at his side can only show a by AB5, the law that Teamsters worked hard to get marked improvement over the past four years. “I passed that would ensure that all workers be treated expect the new administration will do all it can to get as employees, with benefits and access to unemploy- legislation that will help all workers protect them- ment insurance and workers’ comp. As employees, selves by making it easier to join a union,” said Joint they would also have been eligible to join unions Council 7 President Rome Aloise. if they so chose. However, the proponents’ deluge As this paper goes to press, we don’t know how of false advertising made it appear that a Yes vote the all-important run-off elections in Georgia will for Prop 22 was good for workers. To add insult to turn out. If both Democrats are elected, the Biden injury, any attempt to overturn this deceptive law team will have a chance to pass a pro-worker agen- would take an unheard-of 7/8 majority. da. If not, we can expect at least two more years of That doesn’t mean that we won’t do all that we stagnation with another do-nothing Senate. can to create a fair employment situation for app Locally, Joint Council 7 put together the largest drivers, and fight the fights that we know will be election program that we’ve ever attempted, includ- coming to expand this law to impact more workers ing site visits, phone calls, texting, and mass distri- across the state. We may have lost this battle but will bution of masks. This effort bore fruit in the local continue to fight for workers into the future. races that we got involved with, including wins by several Teamsters who ran for offices like city coun- IMPORTANT NOTICE: cil, school boards, and a transit district. Members of Locals 150 & 439 Unfortunately, our biggest issue, Proposition 22, was ultimately bought and paid for by its spon- See page 8 for information about Periodicals postage paid at San Francisco, CA (USPS 395-880) sors—Uber, Lyft, Doordash, and Postmates. Not nominating delegates to attend the only did these companies have unlimited funds, spending nearly a quarter-billion dollars on passing IBT International Convention in June. NEWS FROM TARP PRESIDENT’S REPORT BY ROME ALOISE

Welcome the year with a resolution of self-care COVID and politics both impact our 2020 is behind us and it is time to look forward members with hope for the future. All the gifts have been unwrapped, the lights have come down (for most In an effort to stem the increasing COVID- I thank our members at UPS, all of our beverage, of us), the trees are gone out and the bills are 19 infections and to hang on until the vaccines beer, and liquor members, members in healthcare, coming in. became available, most public jurisdictions within warehouse, construction, food service, and many, The new year is a time to reflect and to set new Joint Council 7’s geographic area are again mandating many more. Without Teamsters, our country could goals for the coming year. For those in recovery shutdowns. For a while, it looked like the infections not have survived and will not survive as we move were subsiding and perhaps we were seeing a light at into more unchartered waters. I have never been from alcohol and drug addiction, this can be a the end of the tunnel. Unfortunately, that was not the prouder to be the President of what is the most active, difficult time and, with the added stress of COVID, case. I have again required the Joint progressive, and hard-working one can be tempted to return to their substance of Council to move back to shut- Joint Council in the country. down stages. choice to cope with these triggers. Pension plan is strong Unfortunately, many of you “Our unity, and our The new year also holds new possibilities for There are some bright are either still out of work, or are spots in 2020. Those of us who success, new hope at a dream deferred. Many new being laid off again, and many of support for each other are covered by the Western year’s resolutions are made in vain, starting well in you again have to face an uncer- got us through this tough Conference of Teamster January, dying out by February. A resolution to be tain future, one without the U.S. Pension Plan realized a big Congress doing anything to put year and will make the in recovery takes perseverance, determination, and return last year, and with all the more money into your hands in the ... time! Recovery can start with making a series of craziness this year, it was touch form of enhanced unemployment future great.” and go, but it looks like we will resolutions, and a series of small goals with a plan insurance. There is no excuse for have another year that exceeds for achieving and maintaining them. playing politics with the lives of our actuarial assumption. We expect the fund to hit During this new year, set yourself up with millions of people across the country, forcing them $48 billion dollars, with over $2 billion dollars of ben- to choose between eating and rent, medical bills, and healthy habits like self-care, a fresh setting, and an efits paid in 2020 to our retirees. keeping a roof over their heads. encouraging support team. Reflect on your goals As you know many pension plans around the While the whole political process is to blame, nation are in trouble. You can rest assured that your and celebrate your victories. Most importantly give the Republicans are responsible for the obstruction pension is safe and sound. Most, if not all of our yourself guilt-free time to take care of yourself. In tactics. Senator Mitch McConnell stands in the way health and welfare plans had small rate increases and of bringing relief to all of you, to small businesses the busyness of life, it can be hard to slow down many of our funds covered our laid-off members that are on the brink of extinction, to large businesses and recharge. We have to be intentional about this and their families for certain periods of time due to that need special incentives to continue to pay wages discipline and make it a habit. We need not feel COVID-19 related layoffs. and benefits to their workers, and even possibly from guilty about taking time for our own mental and getting the funds necessary to provide vaccines to the Supporting victims of wildfires physical health. general public. It is unbelievable that this man and his The Joint Council, along with our International, When you take care of yourself, you are in a followers can put us all in jeopardy in order to con- was again able to help members and their families who were affected by the devastation of wildfires, better place to care for others and you will find a tinue to make the 1% richer and destroy what is left of the working class. some for a second time. Our Locals and the Joint new sense of purpose and meaning in your life. I won’t get started on the President who right- Council have made contributions to many charitable If you or a loved one needs assistance with fully lost the election, who lied to us all about the agencies that help families living in our communities a substance abuse problem, please call TARP seriousness of the virus, who failed to provide a safe who need a hand. (Central Valley) at 800-522-8277 or TAP (Bay way to fight the disease, and who now, along with Joint Council elections his Republican followers, cannot admit defeat and is Area) at 800-253-8326. Our Joint Council had nominations for anoth- attempting to undermine the very democratic process er four-year leadership term in October. Following (For the complete version of this article, we follow in our country. Remember this in elections the constitution and long-standing precedents and go to: teamstersjc7.org/tap-tarp) to come. interpretations, a new board was elected and will To finish my rant about politics, we all worked take office in February 2021. Both the current and very hard to defeat Proposition 22, which wasn’t newly-elected Executive Boards would like to thank really about Uber and Lyft, but about the ability of all the delegates who participated in the a super-rich corporation to buy laws through the Joint Council 7 process, followed the rules, and understood the value proposition process. This sets a horrible precedent of not allowing divisive politics to interfere with the for the future, and although we lost, our members in TEAMSTER rules and regulations that we all must follow to keep Northern California responded strongly and voted USPS 395-880 our Joint Council and our union great. ISSN 2154-2643 the right way. However, by spending a quarter of a billion dollars, the companies bought the election. We Happy New Year! The Joint Council 7 Teamster is published four did have many favorable outcomes due to the hard Finally, I want to wish all of you and your families times per year (January, April, July, October) by work of many of you. You will be able to read about a happy and healthy New Year. We hope for a year Teamsters’ Joint Council 7: 150 Executive Park those elsewhere in this paper. that holds the promise of health for everyone, and Blvd., Suite 4400 San Francisco, CA 94134; 415- an economy that moves upwards and gets all of our 467-2552. Teamsters are essential year-round members back to work. This has been a most difficult year. We have an Periodicals Postage Paid at the San Francisco, Our unity and our support for each other got abundance of members who are essential workers— CA mailing office. us through this tough year and will make the future keeping people fed, supplied with medicine, house- POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to: great. 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2 January/February/March 2021 POLITICAL REPORT BY DOUG BLOCH YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS UPS lifts ban on black Numbers don’t lie hairstyles and facial hair By TRAVIS WEST Beeson, Tayer & Bodine In early November, loosening its long- This last November, Joint Council 7 ran the larg- Rabinowitz, who serves on the Executive Boards of est election program in our history. The pandemic both Joint Councils 7 and 42, was invaluable in coor- standing appearance restrictions, UPS will allow did not stop us from talking with more of our mem- dinating our efforts statewide. Finally, the dozens employees to wear beards and “natural black bers than ever before, using a combination of boots of rank-and-file Teamster members who took time hairstyles.” Most observers attribute this change on the ground, phone banking, and text messages. I off work to come on as Political Field Organizers to the company’s belated recognition that the am proud to say that every single local union partici- deserve the most praise. They were in the trenches pated. Hundreds of Teamsters worked this campaign and we owe them a debt. Without them, none of this previous policy was discriminatory, as alleged in throughout the state, from members to business would’ve happened. numerous grievances filed by Teamsters locals agents to local union political coordinators and prin- We also spent a lot of time interviewing candidates over the past decades. cipal officers. for elected office and studying The new policy expressly permits traditional Numbers don’t lie—so ballot initiatives. In total, we made black hairstyles, such as “Afros, braids, curls, locks, let’s get into them. This was “There is power in endorsements in 298 contests. We California’s first all-mail ballot numbers. When we come won in 214 of them, which comes twists, and knots.” The policy also makes clear that election, and along with our sis- out to a 71%-win rate in election beards and mustaches “are definitely acceptable ter state Nevada, we were oper- together in a common talk. That’s good for our mem- as long as they are worn in a businesslike manner ating under COVID-19 rules. bers. And on that note, a special and don’t create a safety concern.” That forced us to get our mes- effort, we can make things shout out to the five Teamsters sage out in many different ways. happen that we cannot who won their elections this cycle: As further evidence of its acknowledgment At our worksites, we gave out From Local 665: Eddie Alvarez; that we are living in the 21st Century, (and its over 10,000 masks; 10,000 stick- do on our own. That’s and from Local 856: Jovancka worries about litigation), UPS also softened its ers; and distributed over 50,000 Beckles, Otheree Christian, Alena rigid restrictions on uniforms, opting for a “gen- flyers. We took advantage of the Teamster power.” Maunder, and my own Vice cell phones we all carry, sending Mayor of Alameda, Malia Vella! der-neutral” policy on appearance, tattoos, and 762,583 text messages and making 100,212 phone On a final note, the other number that doesn’t facial piercings. The new policy instructs employ- calls statewide. Our local union Principal Officers lie is $200 million. That’s how much Uber, Lyft, ees, “[n]o matter how you identify—dress appro- supplemented this work through recorded phone PostMates, DoorDash, and Instacart put into Prop priately for your workday.” messages and letters. Finally, thousands of Teamsters 22. Not only was that the most money ever spent in Had UPS failed to make this change to its participated in our Zoom meeting town halls. any ballot initiative campaign in U.S. history, but it We targeted almost 100,000 Teamsters who are was also ten times more than we had to spend on our hair and beard policy, it would have run afoul registered to vote in California. On average, 58% of our side to beat it. The results were heartbreaking given all of California’s Creating a Respectful and Open members returned their mail ballots. But let’s look at we put into it. In the end, we could not overcome the Workplace for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act, which those numbers closer. We contacted 42,000 Teamsters money those companies poured into an onslaught of was signed into law on July 3, 2019. The CROWN who committed to NEWS us personally FROM to return TARP their ballots, television, radio, newspaper, and internet advertising. and that’s where we see the difference. 90% of the mem- They got to more voters and they got there first. Their Act expands the definition of race discrimination bers we spoke with voted in this election. ads were very deceptive. Polling shows many voters to include traits historically associated with race, The lesson? There is power in numbers. When believed Prop 22 was actually good for workers. We such as hair texture and protective hairstyles we come together in a common effort, we can make know that Prop 22 will undermine the very basic (such as braids and cornrows, which are meant things happen that we cannot do on our own. That, labor protections that we all enjoy. Those high-tech brothers and sisters, is Teamster power. corporations may have won this round, but the fight to keep hair healthy). This was a team effort. Although a lot of local is far from over! The CROWN Act creates a link between hair unions and people deserve recognition, I want to It was truly an honor to work with Joint Council and race, long sought by racial-justice advocates, single out a few. Let me start with Joint Council 7 7 this election. We continue to improve our efforts and acknowledges that old standards of profes- President Rome Aloise. Rome and the Executive with every election cycle, and the numbers show that sionalism are “clearly linked to European fea- Board spearheaded an effort to raise funds for the the work is paying off. campaign from a one-time, special per capita pay- tures,” often requiring those of a non-European ment from each local. As a Teamsters Western Region Apply now: James R. Hoffa dissent to “alter their appearances, sometimes Vice-President, Rome helped draw down significant drastically and permanently, in order to be help from our International Union, including addi- scholarship deemed professional.” tional funding and IBT staff. Mark Shumar from the Applications are now being accepted for the 2021- IBT Department of Political and Legislative Action Since it passed in California, versions of played a critical role in coordinating our field efforts. 2022 James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund for the CROWN Act have been enacted in six other Teamsters Local 431 Secretary-Treasurer Peter high school seniors. Recipients must be the child or states, including New York and New Jersey. Nuñez and his team took our social media campaign financially dependent grandchild of a Teamster mem- Moreover, in September, the U.S. House of to a whole new level by creating video testimonies ber in good standing. Awards are based on academic of our members talking about the importance of Representatives passed a federal version of the achievement, SAT/ACT scores, character, potential, and voting and our issues. They, along with Local 439, CROWN Act, and it is now be considered by the were the first out of the gate talking to our members financial need. Republican-controlled Senate. If the bill is signed on the job. Locals 70 and 150 took their worksite The Fund will provide either a $10,000 grant, pay- into law at the federal level, it would make dis- campaigns to new levels. Locals 890 and 948 worked able over four years, or a one-time $1,000 grant. our majority Spanish-speaking worksites hard, and crimination based on hair texture and protective Go to: www.teamster.org and search for schol- Local 137 traveled across nearly half the state to talk hairstyles unlawful nationwide. with members. Local 2010 Secretary-Treasurer Jason arship. The application deadline is March 31, 2021.

­Joint Council 7 Teamster 3 AROUND LOCAL 2010

THE Union welcomes 1,300+ new members Teamsters Local 2010 is on a roll, winning union member. “The reassurance of being represented by LOCALS representation for more than 1,300 workers in the span a strong, diverse organization that has the power to of about a month in late 2020! First, represent my best interests is every- over 1,000 Administrative Officer 2s thing during these turbulent times.” won the right to Union representa- UC Davis Skilled Trades tion with the Teamsters. Local 2010 Workers Join Local 2010 staff and organizers worked hard to Members of the Organizing show the State Public Employment Committee (OC) for Skilled Trades Relations Board (PERB) how the UC workers at University of California consistently misclassifies our bar- at Davis (UCD) knew they needed Local 2785 gaining unit work in order to deny the ability to speak up for their overtime, layoff protections, and the rights as a group and had tried benefits of a union contract. PERB Health care for airport Organizing Committee member unsuccessfully to rally a majority of recently issued a decision that added Marissa Lee-Baird flexes some Local their co-workers before. After see- workers Administrative Officer 2 employees 2010 muscle. ing how valuable being a part of a to our CX , effective When the national agreement for Gate Gourmet union has been to their colleagues at September 30, 2020. and other airport service companies was first nego- other UCs, as well as CX-Unit members at UCD, the Those holding the Administrative Officer 2 title tiated, the unions agreed to waive the health care OC was able to gather signatures from the majority working at UC campuses and medical centers across of Skilled Trades workers asking UCD to recognize provisions for San Francisco, because, at that time, the state immediately began receiving the benefits and Teamsters Local 2010 as their Union of record in the company offered excellent health care. workplace protections of our CX Contract, including October 2020. However, the tide for benefits began to change a 3% raise scheduled for July, 2021. Wage tables and “The new Teamsters have gained their seat at the pay step placement will soon be bargained. and the local Teamsters and Hotel and Restaurant table and a say in their future,” says Local 2010 Sec- “I feel so much better knowing that the Teamsters Employees (HERE) unions wanted to eliminate the retary-Treasurer Jason Rabinowitz, who also serves as have my back in case anything goes down!” said IBT Public Services Director. “They are now electing waiver to ensure that their members got excellent Marissa Lee-Baird, an Administrative Officer 2 at UC a Bargaining Team and are surveying members about health coverage. San Francisco and Local 2010 Organizing Committee their priorities for their first contract with UCD.” Local 2785 Business Rep Terry Mullady worked with HERE’s Mike Casey and the Service Employees International Union to lobby the San Francisco Board LOCAL 533 of Supervisors. Working with Supervisors Rafael Mandelman and Shamann Walton over the past Union sues for bus driver safety two years, their effort was successful. In November, As reported in the last issue of this paper, Local improvements. “Fuqua and the members did a great Mayor London Breed signed legislation requiring 533 filed a lawsuit against Keolis Transit for not man- job,” Calkins adds. that anyone who works for the city/county of San dating that bus customers wear masks to ensure the Francisco, which includes SFO, must have a mini- safety of both drivers and passengers. This failure has mum level of healthcare coverage that may not be resulted in more than two dozen drivers and some LOCAL 315 support workers contracting COVID-19 over the last waived by union contract. several months. “With the pandemic, most of our 200 members “Social distancing seems to be a thing of the past,” Member retires after 51 years at Gate Gourmet and 65 members at Flying Foods said Local 533 President Gary Watson. “Some buses at same company have been laid off,” says Mullady. “But when travel pack in passengers like sardines at peak hours but Salvador Ruvalcaba rebounds, our members will be guaranteed platinum the foreign-owned management contractor will not retired this year after 51 level healthcare. That’s a huge win.” dispatch additional vehicles to relieve overcrowding. “Everyone else is running at 25 percent capacity. years of service at R & K Why not the transit system? With masks,” the union Industrial Products. This Local 431 leader demanded. Watson pointed out that the compa- manufacturing company, ny enforces mask-wearing in Europe where it is based. located in Richmond, makes The union has called for free ongoing testing for industrial wheels for light Making progress drivers and support staff as well as using Regional weight applications such as Transportation (RTC) security to enforce the governor’s hand trucks and carts, to Teamsters Local 431 is heading into negotia- mandate, especially as neither the sheriff nor the police much heavier and demand- After 51 years, Salvador Ruvalcaba retires as tions with Sun•Maid Growers, Rich Products and department will aid in the safety of the bus system. ing applications and acces- recently ratified an agreement with BMC West, sories. The company has a part-owner of R&K New contract at Tahoe Transit Industrial. reports Secretary-Treasurer Peter Nuñez. been employee-owned since Secretary-Treasurer Debbie Calkins reports that 1977. Nuñez also thanks Northern California members at the Tahoe Transit District overwhelm- First hired in November, 1969, Salvador worked Construction Coordinator Stu Helfer for his help ingly ratified their new contract. Business Agent in the Machine Shop. He has also been a steward in in a recent arbitration against High Speed Rail Chris Fuqua negotiated raises of 3% this year and several negotiations. “Local 315 wishes Salvador a Contractor TPZP. “The decision protects Teamster up to 4% per year for the remainder of the contract, long, happy, and well-deserved retirement,” said Sec- work and provides earned benefits for our mem- five additional holidays, and many other language retary-Treasurer Don E. Garcia. bers,” he says.

4 January/February/March 2021 LOCAL 439 LOCAL 856 New Teamsters get first contract at Smart Transportation Teamsters win public office The contract secured wage raises, health benefits In November, three more rank and file Local 856 and pension for the next four years. “The workers at members were elected to office after each not only Smart Transportation have been fighting for years won their race, but were also the top vote-getters in to organize and we are very proud of the contract their respective contests. In addition, Local 856 Staff we were able to negotiate for them,” says Local 439 President Rob Nicewonger. Attorney Malia Vella was re-elected to the Alameda Some of the drivers at Smart Transportation after ratifying City Council. As the top vote-getter in her race, she their first union contract. Teamsters Local 439 has also just organized the drivers and driver helpers at Yosemite Foods in will serve as the city’s vice mayor. On October 11, the drivers at Smart Stockton and are eager to get to the bargaining table “It’s important for work- Transportation overwhelmingly voted to ratify for these future Teamsters. ing families to have a seat at their first contract with Save Mart Corporation. the table,” says Vella. “As a councilmember, I was able LOCAL 665 to support increases to the minimum wage and franchise Spin’s electric scooter workers ratify first contract Malia Vella agreements with solid waste Workers for e-scooter immediate money up companies who respect workers’ rights, and to fight company Spin voted over- front, with guaranteed for strong project labor agreements to ensure union whelmingly in November increases each year going work on public projects in Alameda. This has regional to ratify their first union forward,” said Shop contract with Local 665. Steward Shamar Bell. “All impacts and helps turn the tide to ensure workers’ The workers joined this means a lot during rights are at the forefront of decision-making.” Local 665 via the pandemic. We know Jovanka Beckles, a agreement in late 2018. As our union will have our mental health specialist with the pandemic raged, the back if our boss or the Workers at Spin ratify first contract Contra Costa County, was union held negotiating city government tries to sessions over Zoom to reach a three-year agree- make changes. I can say for sure, we’re proud to be elected to the AC Transit ment that contains a number of important firsts. Teamsters.” Board. She previously served The agreement includes annual wage increases of two terms on the Richmond Sanitation workers in Santa Rosa more than 3% per year; six paid holidays, vacation City Council. “Politics impacts Jovanka Beckles days based on years of employment, five sick days, choose union By a 2-1 margin, Republic Services workers in everything — where you live, how much you’re paid, a $1,200 per employee ratification bonus, benefit Santa Rosa voted to join Teamsters Local 665 in San accrual for part-time workers, and the additional what kind of contract you get,” Beckles has said about Francisco. The 40-worker unit of drivers, mechanics, protections of a union contract. running for office. “We can no longer afford to have spotters, scale house attendants, equipment opera- “We are proud of this first agreement and excit- other people creating policies for us. We have to create tors and laborers are seeking a strong union contract ed to represent the workers at Spin,” said Local 665 to secure workplace improvements. the policies for ourselves.” Secretary-Treasurer Tony Delorio. “This was a team effort,” said Local 665 Newly-elected West The group of 40 workers includes shift leads, Recording Secretary Juan Gallo, who led the orga- Contra Costa Unified School maintenance specialists, operations specialists, nizing effort. “We look forward to winning these neighborhood ambassadors, deployers and collec- District Board member workers the wages, benefits and security that come tors. Spin is owned by Ford Motor Company. Otheree Christian agrees. with a Teamster contract.” “This new contract gives us job security and “Throughout this pandemic, our members have been LOCAL 853 LOCAL 890 Otheree Christian working hard to make sure our school communities are fed and campuses are maintained,” Christian said. “I want to ensure they are Despite social distancing, Food distribution for those given the respect they deserve.” He says that his ded- Local appreciates members in need ication to the school district and its employees, which includes 2,000 Local 856 members, fueled his run. Alena Maunder’s pas- sion for helping children and racial and social justice informed her decision to run for the Sausalito-Marin City School District Board. Alena Maunder Rather than gathering in a high school auditorium, Local Members from Taylor Farms Retail, Dole Fresh Vegetables, “I’m not just fighting for my 853 switched its annual Membership Appreciation Event and Organic Girl distribute food to members of the union children, but for all children,” said Maunder, a nurse to be a “drive-through.” On October 31, nearly 1,000 and to field workers from the Salinas Valley. “Local 890 manager at San Francisco General Hospital. “If you members came to the DoubleTree Hilton in Newark to has held several food distributions in collaboration with want to be a change-maker, you have to make your pick up their membership gift, and the “State of Our the Monterey County Food Bank to help families in these Union” speech and raffle were held on zoom the next day. challenging times,” reports Business Rep Juan Cabrera. voice heard.”

Joint Council 7 Teamster 5 BULLETIN BOARD: 2021 MEETING SCHEDULE LOCAL 70 LOCAL 150 LOCAL 350 LOCAL 431 Oakland Sacramento Daly City Fresno

General Membership Meetings: General Membership Meetings: San Francisco General Membership Membership Meetings are held the January 30, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. First Wednesday of the month, 7 Meetings: first Thursday of each month (unless February 25, Thursday, 7:00 p.m. p.m. at Local 150, 7120 East Parkway, Electricians Hall, 55 Fillmore Street, otherwise noted), 7:30 p.m. at the March 27, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. Sacramento San Francisco, CA 94117 Local 431 Membership Hall, 1140 There will be a vote conducted at the January 6 • February 3 • March 3 • March 11, Thursday, 6:00 p.m. W. Olive, Fresno. A vote will be held 3/27/21 meeting to suspend summer April 7 • May 5 • June 2 • July 7 • June 10, Thursday, 6:00 p.m. at the May 13 meeting to determine General Membership Meetings. August 4 • September 2 • October 6 • September 9, Thursday, 6:00 p.m. suspension of summer months’ April 22, Thursday, 7:00 p.m. November 3 • December 1 San Francisco General Membership meetings. May 27, Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Dale Wentz, Secretary-Treasurer December Meeting: January 7 • February 11 • March 11 • June 26, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. Best Western Grosvenor Hotel, April 11 • May 13 • June 3 • July 8 • July – August 2021: Suspended 380 South Airport Blvd., South San August 12 • September 9 • October 14 September 25, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. Francisco, CA 94080 • November 1 • December 2. October 28, Thursday, 7:00 p.m. LOCAL 315 December 9, Thursday, 6:00 p.m. Peter Nuñez, President November 20, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. San Jose General Membership December 16, Thursday, 10:00 a.m. Martinez Meetings: LOCAL 439 Stewards Council Meetings Teamsters Local 853, 1452 North March 27, Saturday, 9:00 a.m. General Membership Meetings are Fourth Street, San Jose, CA 95112 Stockton June 26, Saturday, 9:00 a.m. generally held on the 2nd Wednesday March 24, Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. September 25, Saturday, 9:00 a.m. of the month at 8:00 p.m. with the June 16, Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. General Membership Meetings December 16, Saturday, 9:00 a.m. exception of Saturday, May 15 and September 22, Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. are held 3rd Wednesday of the Stewards Appreciation Breakfast October 16, when the meeting begins San Jose General Membership month, 7 p.m., at Local 439, 1531 East October 23, Saturday, 9:00 a.m. at 9:00 a.m. New Member Orientation December Meeting: Sick Benefit Meetings begins at 7:30 p.m. DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose, Fremont St., Stockton, 209-948-9592 2nd Tuesdays of the month. 2021 meeting locations: 2050 Gateway Place, San Jose, 95112 Ken Guertin, Secretary-Treasurer All meetings are held at Teamsters Martinez Union Hall December 15, Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Local 70: 400 Roland Way, Oakland, 2727 Alhambra Ave., Martinez: John Bouchard, Secretary-Treasurer unless otherwise noted. Wednesday, January 13 LOCAL 517 Marty Frates, Secretary-Treasurer Wednesday, February 10 Wednesday, April 14 LOCAL 386 Visalia LOCAL 87 Saturday, May 15 Wednesday, July 14 Modesto January 21 • February 18 • March Bakersfield Wednesday, Aug 11 18 • April 15 • May 20 • June 17 Saturday, Oct 16 General Membership Meetings are • July 15 • August 19 • September Wednesday, Nov 10 16 • October 21 • November 18 • General Membership Meetings: held 2nd Thursday of the month, 11 Vallejo Union Hall a.m. and 7 p.m., at Local 386, 1225 December 16. All meetings are held at Teamsters 445 Nebraska Street, Vallejo: 13th Street, Modesto. The Local will *All meeting times and locations are Local 87, 2531 G Street, Bakersfield. Wednesday, March 10 abide by local county COVID-19 to be announced. All meetings are held on Sundays Wednesday, June 9 guidelines. Please check our website: * All meeting dates and tines are sub- and start promptly at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 8 www.teamsters386.org for monthly ject to change. January 31 • February 28 • March 28 Wednesday, December 8 meeting updates. Greg Landers, Secretary-Treasurer April 25 • May 23 • September 26 Directions: www.teamsters315.com Jeff Berdion, Secretary-Treasurer October 24 • November 21 Don E. Garcia, Secretary-Treasurer December 19 LOCAL 533 *June, July & August summer meet- ings are suspended. All meetings are subject to COVID-19 restrictions. Reno Meetings scheduled as COVID-19 restrictions allow. All meetings are held at the Teamsters Joseph H. Sumlin, Secretary-Treasurer YOUR LOCAL UNION PHONE NUMBERS Local 533 Hall, 1190 Selmi Drive #100, Reno, NV 89512. Meetings are LOCAL 137 70...... 510-569-9317 665...... 415-728-0811 on the third Thursday of each month 87...... 661-327-8594 853...... 510-895-8853 at the times listed below: Redding January 21, 6:00 p.m. 137...... 530-243-0232 856...... 650-635-0111 February 18, 6:00 p.m. General Membership Meetings will 150...... 916-392-7070 890...... 831-424-5743 March 18, 7:00 p.m. be held on Wednesday nights at 7:00 315...... 925-228-2246 896...... 707-644-8896 April 15, 7:00 p.m. p.m. at Local 137, 3540 S. Market May 20, 7:00 p.m. 350...... 650-757-7290 912...... 831-724-0683 St., in Redding on: June 17, 6:00 p.m. January 13 • February 10 386...... 209-526-2755 948...... 559-625-1061 July 15, 6:00 p.m. March 17 • April 14 • May 12 • June/ 431...... 559-486-5410 2010...... 510-845-2221 August 19, 6:00 p.m. July/August—Suspended 439...... 209-948-9592 2785...... 415-467-0450 September 16, 7:00 p.m. September 15 • October 13 • October 21, 7:00 p.m. November 17 • December 15 517...... 559-627-9993 GCIU, DC 2 800-333-4388 November 18, 6:00 p.m. Russ Butler, Secretary-Treasurer 533...... 775-348-6060 December 16, 6:00 p.m. Debbie Calkins, Secretary-Treasurer

6 January/February/March 2021 BULLETIN BOARD: 2021 MEETING SCHEDULE LOCAL 665 LOCAL 856 LOCAL 896 LOCAL 948 San Francisco San Bruno Nor Cal Visalia/Modesto

General Membership Meetings 2021 General Membership Meetings General Membership Meetings are General Membership Meetings: are held according to the following Tuesday, January 26 held the last Sunday of the month at Visalia: Second Thursday of the month schedule: Tuesday, February 23 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. You must register at Teamsters Local 948 Meeting Hall, Santa Rosa Tuesday, March 30 in advance to attend and get the link at 2354 W. Whitendale Ave., Visalia, 7 4th Tuesday of the month, 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 27 www.teamsterslocal896.org. When it’s p.m. 1371 Neotomas Ave., Santa Rosa Tuesday, May 25 safe for the Local to re-start live meet- Modesto: Third Tuesday of the January 26 • March 23 • May 25 • June, July, August meetings - Cancelled ings, check the website for location. month at Teamsters Local 948 October 26 Tuesday, September 28 Phil Cooper, Secretary-Treasurer Meeting Hall, at Teamsters Local 948, San Francisco Tuesday, October 26 1222 I Street, Modesto, 7 p.m. 4th Tuesday of the month, 6:00 p.m. November “Annual Thanksgiving Adam Ochoa, Secretary-Treasurer 150 Executive Park Blvd, San Meeting” – To Be Announced LOCAL 912 Francisco December Meeting – Cancelled February 23 • April 27 • June 22 All meetings start at 6:00 p.m. and are Watsonville LOCAL 2010 Members please note: A vote will be held at Teamsters Local 856 “Chetcuti taken during the June 22 meeting Hall,” 453 San Mateo Avenue, San General Membership Meetings are Oakland about whether to suspend or con- Bruno, unless otherwise notified. held the 4th Tuesday of the month, duct General Membership Meetings Peter Finn, Secretary-Treasurer 12 noon and 4:30 p.m., at Local 912, General Membership Meetings: If during the months of July, August 22 East 5th St., Watsonville. members do not receive an email invi- and September 2021. LOCAL 890 Local 912 fechas para las juntas de tation to the Zoom meeting, check the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6:00 p.m. la membrecia general del 2021 todos website at www.teamsters2010.org to Nov 16 at 150 Executive Park Blvd, Salinas los curarto Martes del mes a las 12:00 see if the meeting date has changed or San Francisco. p.m. y otra a las 4:30 p.m. contact their for information. All dates are subject to 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6:00 p.m. General Membership Meetings are January 26 • February 23 • March 23 Dec 21 at 1371 Neotomas Ave., August 24 • September 28 change and/or cancellation. the second Thursday of the month Meeting Dates: January 30 Santa Rosa. at Teamsters Local 890, 207 North October 26 • November 23 All meetings subject to change due to December 28 February 13 • March 13 • April 17 Sanborn Road, Salinas, at 8 p.m. May 15 • June 12 • July 17 COVID-19 restrictions. Las reuniones generales de membresía Steven Lua, Secretary-Treasurer Tony Delorio, Secretary-Treasurer August 14 • September 18 • October 9 son el segundo jueves de cada mes November 13 • December 11 en Teamsters Local 890, 207 North Jason Rabinowitz, Secretary-Treasurer LOCAL 853 Sanborn Road, Salinas, a las 8 p.m. All meetings are subject to Crescencio Diaz, President COVID-19 restrictions. Oakland LOCAL 2785 Bay Cities Credit Union is here to provide Joint Council General Membership Meetings 7 Teamsters and their families with great financial San Francisco are held the second Thursday of the benefits and all your banking needs including: month at 7 p.m. The meetings are • Low rates on auto, home, personal loans General Membership Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of the month, currently being held on Zoom. You • High interest savings programs 7:30 p.m., at the office of Teamsters must register in advance to attend and • Improve credit score and reduce debt can get the link at teamsters853.org. Local 2785, 1440 Southgate Avenue, • Discounts on vacation and travel When it’s safe for the Local to re-start Daly City, CA 94015. live meetings, check the website for For more info, call your membership counselor at 510-458-2299 Joseph Cilia, Secretary-Treasurer location (Oakland or San Jose). or e-mail us at [email protected] Rome Aloise, Secretary-Treasurer

RETIREE CLUBS Sacto. Teamsters Teamsters Local Teamsters Retirees East Bay Teamsters Teamster Retirees Retirees Assn. 2785 Retirees Club Stockton-Modesto Retirees Club Central Valley Chapter - Locals Meetings are held on the last Luncheon meetings will Luncheon meetings are held Luncheon meetings are held Wednesday of each month at be held at 11:30 a.m. at on the 1st Tuesday of every on the 3rd Wednesday of 431, 517 & 948 1:00 p.m. at Teamsters Local the South San Francisco month at noon at the MRPS every month, (except for 150: 7120 East Parkway, Elks Lodge, 920 Stonegate Hall, 133 N. Grant Avenue, June, July, and August), at Luncheon meetings held the Sacramento, CA 95823. Drive on March 9, June 11, Manteca, 11:00 a.m. at Local 70, 400 first Friday of every month We don’t meet in June, September 14, and December Every meeting includes Roland Way, Oakland. at 10:00am at Home Town July, or August. Note: If our 14. a beverage and chicken All Teamsters are Welcome. Buffet, 3617 W. Shaw Ave., regular meeting date falls on New members are welcome! potluck. No meeting in July Come any time you can! Fresno. (No meetings held in a holiday, the meeting will Bob Silva, President or December. Charlie Scarano, President June or July). For questions, be held on the Wednesday Ron Crum President contact Dave Carlock, before the holiday. Retirees President at 559- Freddie Griffin, President All meetings are subject to COVID-19 restrictions. 978-9876.

Joint Council 7 Teamster 7 Notice of Nominations for International Union Delegates Locals 150 & 439 in good standing, other than the nominee. The use the time the member is nominated. If no one is to be Nominations meetings may be affected by govern- of Election Supervisor Form 44 (available under present to produce the written acceptance, emailed, ment response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including “Official Forms” at www.ibtvote.org) is encour- faxed, or mailed acceptances should be sent so as change in location, limitation on the number of attend- aged but not required. Written nominations and to be received no later than the time the meeting is ees and use of video conferencing. seconds must: scheduled to begin. Members wishing to attend their union’s nomi- • be submitted or emailed to the Local Union Secre- 4. For written acceptances, the use of Election Super- nation meeting should contact their Local Union for tary-Treasurer so as to be received no later than 5:00 visor Form 44 (available under “Official Forms” at updated information regarding any changes to the p.m. of the day before the day of the nominations www.ibtvote.org) is encouraged but not required. procedures for conducting the nominations meetings. meeting (if the meeting is scheduled to occur after No member may accept nomination for both delegate 5:00 p.m., the written nomination or second must be and alternate delegate. Members wishing to nominate, second or ac- received by the Local Union Secretary-Treasurer no Any candidate for delegate and alternate delegate is cept nomination ARE STRONGLY URGED to submit later than 5:00 p.m. of the day of the meeting); permitted to run as a member of a slate, which is defined nominations, seconds or nomination acceptances in • State whether it is a nomination or a second; as any grouping by mutual consent of two or more can- writing as provided in the Local Union Election Plan. • Identify the name of the person being nominated or didates. To qualify on the election ballot as a slate, a Slate seconded; Declaration Form (Election Supervisor Form 10, which Eligibility to Run • Identify if the nomination or second is for delegate or is available from the Secretary-Treasurer or the Election To be eligible to run for delegate or alternate delegate, alternate delegate; Supervisor at the www.ibtvote.org), must be completed a member must: • Be signed by and include the full street address of the and submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer, with a copy to 1. Be a member in continuous good standing of the nominator or seconder (an email with a scanned or the Election Supervisor, no later than three (3) days after Local Union, with one’s dues paid to the Local smart-phone-photographed signature is acceptable). the Local Union’s final nominations meeting. Union for a period of twenty-four (24) consec- Nominators or seconds may include, at their option, utive months prior to the month of nomination the last four digits of their SSN/SIN, and; Any attempt by a person or entity to limit, interfere with no interruptions in active membership due • Be treated by the presiding officer as if it had been or retaliate against any IBT member for exercising to suspensions, expulsions, withdrawals, transfers made from the floor. the right to nominate, second or run as a delegate or or failure to pay fines or assessments; 3. Nominate or second more than one candidate; alternate delegate, may result in disqualification of a 2. Be employed at the craft within the jurisdiction 4. Be nominated or seconded by more than one mem- candidate who benefits from the violation, imposition of the Local Union for a period of twenty-four ber; of criminal penalties under federal law and/or other (24) consecutive months prior to the month of 5. Decline to be nominated or seconded by a particular consequences or remedy. nomination; and person or persons. 3. Be otherwise eligible to serve if elected. Any member who intends to nominate or second a For additional information relating to the nomina- It is strongly recommended that each prospective nom- candidate may also request that the Election Supervisor tion or election process for IBT International Delegates inee request advance verification of his/her eligibility to run verify his/her eligibility to do so. All such requests must or Alternates, please contact your Local Union Secre- for delegate or alternate delegate. The request should be be in writing and must be received by the Election Super- tary-Treasurer, the Election Supervisor, or the Election made in writing to the Election Supervisor as soon as possi- visor no less than five (5) days prior to the nomination Supervisor Regional Director. ble, but in no event less than five (5) working days prior to meeting. the nomination meeting. The Election Supervisor may be contacted at: Acceptance of Nomination Office of the Election Supervisor for the IBT Method of Nomination A nominee may accept either: 1990 M Street, NW, Suite 650 Delegate candidates will be nominated and seconded 1. In person at the meeting, or in writing. Washington, D.C. 20036 separately from alternate delegate candidates. All nom- 2. If acceptance is made in writing, the acceptance docu- Phone: 844-428-8683 Toll Free inations for delegate and alternate delegate shall be at ment must include the nominee’s name, position for [email protected] large. which he or she is accepting nomination, full street www.ibtvote.org Any member may: address and signature. Acceptors may include, at their You may also contact the Election Supervisor 1. Be nominated and seconded orally from the floor by option, the last four digits of their SSN/SIN. Regional Director at: members in good standing other than the nominee; 3. The acceptance document must be presented to the Ms. Deborah Schaaf; 1521 Grizzly Gulch Drive, Helena, or, presiding Local Union officer no later than the time MT 59601; Phone: 607-227-6474 2. Be nominated and seconded in writing by members the member is nominated. Any member present at the meeting may produce the written acceptance at [email protected]

Local Union 150 Local Union 439

Nomination of candidates for 10 delegates and 3 alternate delegates to the June Nomination of candidates for 7 delegates and 2 alternate delegates to the June 2021 International Brotherhood of Teamsters Convention in Las Vegas, NV, 2021 International Brotherhood of Teamsters Convention in Las Vegas, NV, will be held on: will be held on: Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Time: 7:00 p.m. Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Teamsters Local 150 Location: Teamsters Local 439 7120 East Parkway 1531 East Fremont Street Sacramento, CA 95823 Stockton, CA 95205 The expenses of sending the 10 delegates and the 3 alternate delegates to the IBT The expenses of sending the 7 delegates and the 2 alternate delegates to the IBT Convention will be paid by the Local Union. Convention will be paid by the Local. Eligibility to Nominate Eligibility to Nominate To be eligible to nominate or second, a member must have paid dues through To be eligible to nominate or second, a member must have paid dues through January, 2021. January 2021. For nomination meeting: Written nominations, seconds, dues and arrearages For nomination meeting: Written nominations, seconds, dues and arrearages must be received by 5:00 p.m. on February 3, 2021 at Teamsters Local 150: must be received by 5:00 p.m. on February 17, 2021 at Teamsters Local 439: 7120 East Parkway, Sacramento, CA 95823 151 E. Fremont Street, Stockton, CA 95205, Nominations and seconds may be submitted by email to: Nominations and seconds may be submitted by email to: [email protected] and must be received by the above deadline. [email protected] and must be received by the above deadline.

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