Spring 2017 The Voice U Teamsters Local 1932 Representing Over 14,000 Public Workers 433 N. Sierra Way l San Bernardino, CA 92410 l (909) 889-8377 l www.Teamsters1932.org The Reality of “Right to Work” National “Right to Work” bills introduced in Congress this Spring. What will this do to you and your family? A Message from Secretary-Treasurer Randy Korgan: In February and March anti-worker legislators introduced “Right to Work” bills to both chambers of Congress. “Right to Work” results in nothing but an end to organized labor funded fairly and equally by the workers it represents. These so-called “right to work” laws are already in effect in twenty-seven states. ONTARIO CITY WORKERS START NEGOTIATIONS Throughout these areas, mostly in the South but increasingly expanding, wages In March, Local 1932 members at the City of increased for so many people due to the are lower, health benefits rarer, the poverty Ontario sat down with their employer’s Ontario Ranch area development and others rate is higher, and there are more workplace negotiating team for the first time to bargain for are affected by more work with the Ontario fatalities. a new memorandum of understanding. Airport. We deserve compensation for the ad- Representing the City of Ontario workers on ditional work.” How could this be? Well, take what would the bargaining committee are Police Healthy, strong, and accessible public services happen to Teamsters Local 1932 in a worst- Department Dispatcher Gina are expliclity tied to reasonable case-scenario. Teamsters Local 1932 would Jordan, Engineering Assistant levels of compensation. As Harden still be your union and thus represent you in Ann-Marie Guilliam, Building explains, “[City employees] will be collective bargaining -- fighting to improve Inspector Joaquin Estrada, Fire willing to stay if they are treated your wages, benefits, and work conditions Department Dispatcher Laurel fairly, as opposed to looking for every single day. Harden, Recreation Department work in another city may offer With so-called “right-to-work” in effect, the Supervisor Kathy Hickey, Cross-Connection more.” poison is the new free-rider problem. Despite Control Specialist Shane Bradford, Librarian Local 1932 members are expecting a tough still receiving the benefits of our collective Alysha Cisneros, and Associate fight but they believe that they will prevail bargaining efforts no matter what, any one of Planner Clarice Burden. because they’ll be standing together as your co-workers would be able to opt out of The bargaining team is focused on fighting for Teamsters. “Its important for our 1932 paying fees that help sustain our collective wage and benefit increases the membership members to stand together and be heard as bargaining efforts. deserves. “The employees are not asking for unified employees. There is always strength in anything unreasonable,” Gulliam says. “We are numbers. A group of people have more asking for what we deserve The workload has influence than just one person,” says Harden. Continues as “RTW” on P2 Who makes the City of Fontana work? Russell De La Fuente At our May County Steward Meeting, Stewards celebrated their new mobile office by posing in power in front of their new Local 1932-branded bus. City of Fontana Continued: Reality of “RTW” Parks In “right-to-work” states, this phenomenon has created a financial crisis within unions Department and has weakened their ability to collectively bargain -- leading toward a newfound race to the bottom in standards across the union and non-union spheres. “I take care of Parks Inspection. Every single park in Make no mistake, “Right to work” was devised to simply bust your union. Its the City of Fontana­­ — I make sure the swing chains early roots lie in the racist rhetoric of lead campaigner named Vance Muse who aren’t rusted or worn out, the seats aren’t showing brought together plantation owners and Southern industrialists to cripple the any metal or anything sharp where a kid could hurt financial backbone of organized labor. While “right to work” has moved away from themself. the inflammatory, disgusting language Muse used in his initial campaigns, their effects remain undeniably disastrous on a universal level. A cartel of multinational If anything needs to be repaired, we repair it — all for corporations hoping to further break what is left of public services and organized the safety of the kids of Fontana.” labor has picked up the baton by funding the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). The end result is a “right to work” movement that has grown beyond its Southern roots, most notably in bedrock labor states like Wisconsin and Michigan. Esteban These corporations come together at ALEC so that unions will not be strong enough Tinoco to fight for working people, whether they are union or non-union. Without strong unions in our communities, non-union workers suffer as well. Wage floors drop City of and so does the purchasing power of the community, thus affecting the entire local Fontana economy. It’s all related and we’re all in it together when it comes to “right-to-work”. What’s more is that the attacks won’t stop coming after “Right to Work” is enacted. Pool Crew They’ll just get worse. One group of “reformers” is trying to get a ballot proposal that would kill your retirement security. The group is waiting for “Right to Work” to “We keep water throughout Fontana pools clear, be imposed, whether in the courts or in Congress, before moving forward with their safe, and hygienic. Our crew inspects chemicals, the plans. pH balance, chlorine -- everything has to be up to So, how do we fight back? This bill, H.R. 785, is gaining co-sponsors by the week. code or else poolsites can be closed by the Health We urge you to call your elected representative in Congress right now and tell them Department. With all the Fontana families out that “Right-to-Work” is WRONG. Visit the Political Action page at Teamsters1932.org enjoying our facilities, we can’t let that happen.” to find your representative’s phone number. And, as always, get involved by visiting Teamsters1932.org or asking your Business Agent and Steward about all of the Follow our weekly worker profiles on Facebook, events and projects we’re putting on to build power. Only by standing together will at Facebook.com/TeamstersLocal1932 and share we have the power needed to win better wages, benefits, and ultimately, transform them with your friends and family. Celebrate the the Inland Empire. work public employees do! Pomona Part-timers Organize 155 employees ready for a first contract! 155 part-time workers employed by the City of Pomona will be negotiation their first contract after a majority of work- ers signed authorization cards to organize with Local 1932 this Spring. One-third ot he groupwork at after-school programs and community centers throughout the city. They care for the city’s children and create virtious cycles of knowledge and compassion for the generations to come. The rest of the 155 can be found working hard to make the city work through employment as non-sworn staff at the Police Department, and as maintenance, office, and tech support employees at City Hall. Do you know someone who wants to organize their non-union worksite with Teamsters Local 1932? Tell them to e-mail [email protected] to start today! 2 | Teamster Talk | Fall 2015 TEAMSTER ADVANTAGE PARTNER LIST MAY 2017 Dear fellow Teamsters, In November 2016, Local 1932 created the Teamster Advantage program to help keep our home communitites strong. Local businesses partner with us through Teamster Advantage to reward your hardwork with discounts to their services and products. Why do they participate in this free program? Because with Teamster Advantage, instead of flying off to corporate headquarters on the other side of the country, your hard-earned money will stay here in our local economy -- creating a virtious cycle of more jobs, higher wages, and a stronger community. The next several pages contain our listing of Teamster Advantage partner businesses. Shop local, shop Teamster Advantage because community comes first. How can you join Teamster Advantage? Come by Local 1932 Union Hall, or talk to your Business Agent, and receive a FREE ID card that will Follow our weekly worker profiles on Facebook, at Facebook.com/TeamstersLocal1932 and share qualify you for all of these rewarding discounts. them with your friends and family. Celebrate the work public employees do! Present it to our partner businesses and enjoy! 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