Northern California Teamster February, March, April 2005 issue

2005·24.3 MB·English

by  International Brotherhood of Teamsters

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Volume 50, Number 1 February/March/April 2005
Teamsters help port drivers take their case to the legislature
The plight of independent truckers pared with a previous daily pace of
who move cargo in and out of the about four.
Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach,
Looking for solutions
Oakland and elsewhere, was brought
The broader issues of growing con­
before a group of prominent Califor­
gestion, pollution and inefficiency at
nia legislators on January 7. The joint
the ports also were discussed at the
hearing by the Senate Labor and In­
hearing conducted by State Sen.
dustrial Relations and the Assembly
Richard Alarcon and Assemblyman
Labor and Employment committees
Paul Koretz and attended by Assem­
was held in Wilmington, near the twin
bly member Betty Kamett and Sena­
ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
tors Allan Lowenthal, Gloria Romero
Several independent truckers testi­
and Jenny Oropeza, who chairs the
fied that they struggle to eke out a liv­
Transportation Committee.
ing. Working long hours with low
The session focused in part on state
wages, they also have to cover the
legislation proposed by Alarcon to es­
high cost of maintaining truck equip­
tablish a California Intermodal Port
ment and increases in fuel costs.
Congestion and Environmental Quali­
“I don’t have any medical or wel­
ty Commission that would have au­
fare or unemployment, anything at all,
no holiday pay, vacation pay,” said thority to limit the number of trucks Chuck Mack testifies before committee. Seated with him (L to R): Port Drivers Walter
with access to ports, regulate diesel Flores (LA/Long Beach), Abel Zerfiel (Oakland), Jorge Rueda (Oakland) and Jerry
truck driver Abelon Zerfiel, who
emissions and have the authority to re­ Bakke (LA/Long Beach).
works out of the Port of Oakland. “But
duce air emissions caused by idling or
I am burdened with the responsibility
that we see a group of workers in this negotiate their wage rates, use arbitra­
queuing trucks.
of paying hefty registrations, fuel and
country who are treated in much the tion to resolve differences, withhold
The Teamsters also plan to sponsor
maintenance costs.”
same way as sharecroppers were in the their services and picket marine termi­
a bill in the legislature seeking to ex­
Zerfiel said he works 11 to 13
old South,” Mack said. nals, as necessary.
empt harbor truck drivers from feder­
hours a day and brings home $20,000
“More than anything, drivers in the The common thread running
al antitrust laws so they can collec­
to $25,000 a year.
port need a voice.” through the proposed bills is to re­
tively negotiate freight rates and with­
Several truck drivers testified that
Barry Broad, the Teamsters’ legisla­ duce congestion at California ports
hold services at marine terminals.
they were forced to wait for hours to
tive director in Sacramento, said the and thereby improve the earning
Chuck Mack, director of the Team­
pick up shipping containers. Some
Teamsters’ bill would allow individual power of harbor truck drivers, who
sters’ Port Division, argued that inde­
said they had sought work away from
owner-operators to form an organiza­ are generally considered to be at the
pendent truckers need to be organized
the ports because they were able to de­
tion to collectively negotiate freight bottom of the economic ladder in the
into a union before their conditions will
liver only one container a day, com­
rates. This would enable the drivers to relatively high-paying port and inter­
improve. “It’s amazing in the year 2005
modal industries.
Testimony from a port driver “My fear is (truckers) will get out
of trucking because they can’t afford it
and make poverty wages,” Alarcon
“The heart of our problem is that we are paid by the
said. “We have an incredible labor
load, while all of those around us are paid by the hour. If
pool that is forced to sit and wait out­
we do not make two loads a day, we do not survive very
side the gates of these ports and idle,
long. With three loads a day perhaps we will clear a little
and it’s idling our economy and hurt­
profit. But no one around us has the incentive to make this
ing our environment.” \
possible. The whole system operates to slow us down... “Without these truckers, our entire
“Our working lives consist of endless waiting in line and economy will be crippled,” said Los
Angeles City Council woman Janice
endless delays...
Hahn in her testimony. “We must do
“What do we want? The right to organize. And we want
something to improve the working con­
some environmental protection because we breathe the
ditions of our independent truckers.”
same air as the people in West Oakland. By the time I
Role of shipping industry
get home I am covered with a thin film of grease. My
addressed
phlegm is black. This whole system is an economic dis­
Port Driver Abel Zerfiel testifies to Committee aster, and a public health disaster.” Several speakers called for more
with Chuck Mack at his side. ■Abel Zerfiel
Continued on page 6
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DI*ra eiriniit’9e Rnmtstpiiijrpt. PORT DRIVERS SPEAK OUT
tfo iiitfiit
by
Chuck Mack
“We just pray to God we don’t get sick
because if I get sick, how am I going to earn
a living? My main concern is the lack of
Thank you for doing your nart
benefits. My expenses are so high, I barely
turn a profit. I’m very concerned about the
How about starting the New Year the City of Hercules and another 30
rates we get paid for deliveries. For the six
with some good news? at Auto Warehousing;
years I’ve been driving, I’ve been paid $280
Teamster’s organizing is alive and • Local 350 brought in more than 200
Ricardo Cortes
for every load that I take to Sacramento.
well. In every industry and in every solid waste/recycle workers;
A port driver for six years, Ricar­ The problem is, that rate stays the same
part of the country, the Union added
• Local 490 picked up two 10-person
do works 18 hours a day to turn while all my expenses go up—like gas and
thousands of new members.
clerical units and 8 employees at a profit. insurance.”
A sampling:
Lombardi’s Bakery;
• 3,200 customer
• Local 624 picked
service representa­
"The single most up 70 new members
tives at America
at two different bus
West airlines;
important factor in this companies;
• 1,000 municipal “The way to try and change things is to
• Local 665 has
workers in Fort success is the Teamster’s make it a political issue. We need to take
added 190 members
Lauderdale, Flori­ this issue before the port authorities, the
in the rental car in­
da joined Local reputation for hard city council, and whoever else, because
dustry and 120 in
769; once they know what’s going on, they will
bargaining and strong parking; step in and move things forward. Once they
• 700 Diamond Wal­
• Local 853 won hear about the conditions they’ll do some­
nut workers joined
representation. It hits a
election for 20 Ara­ Paul Chavez thing about it.”
Local 601 in
mark workers at the “People want to see things change right
Stockton, Califor­ responsive chord with One of the three drivers who was
Oakland Coliseum; away. Obviously that is not going to hap­
nia; arrested after the strike because
the unorganized • Local 856 has or­ he came forward to be a repre­ pen. But if we get organized we can change
• 400 Highline
School District # 'WfTff UOV ft SI ganized close to 150 sentative for the drivers. things.
hospital workers;
workers joined
• Local 890 added hundreds of food
Local 763 in Seattle, Washington;
processing workers to their rolls;
• 345 Grandview Foods/BBSI work­
“People look at drivers and they say,
and
ers joined Local 760 in Yakima,
‘Oh, they make good money.’ But it’s not
• Local 912 picked up 75 members at
Washington;
true. We get paid by the load, not by the
Wildwood Tofu Company.
• 500 Laidlaw drivers in Orange hour, and yet there’s often a long wait time
In addition to the thousands organ­
County joined Local 952. to pick up our loads. All the time we spend
ized over the last few months, the
And that’s not all. More than 1,500 waiting is lost money. We have to extend
mergers of the Brotherhood of Main­
workers at DHL and DHL subcontrac­ our days and try and squeeze in as many
tenance Way Employees (BMWE)
tors have signed up. From Southern loads as possible just to turn a profit.
and the Graphic Communication In­
California to Fredericksburg, Mary­ “And my expenses are outrageous. I
ternational Union (GCIU) this past
land, from Centralia, Washington to Luis Solis probably spend $1,500 a week on fuel, road
year, coupled with the Brotherhood of
Miami, from Texas to New York and a A port driver for 10 years and tax, insurance, etc., and at best I make $600
Locomotive Engineers (BLE) has
number of cities in between, the rush very active in the organizing a week—which is barely enough to support
brought another 100,000 plus mem­
is on. It’s expected that an additional campaign. my family.”
bers into the ranks of the Teamsters.
thousand or more DHL employees
President Jim Hoffa was right on
will join the Teamsters this year.
when he declared “the pace at which
Joint Council 7 locals are also in
we’re organizing and the diversity of (USPS 395-880)
the mix. In 2004, almost all of our af­
those joining the Union is unprece­ (ISSN 0468-690X)
filiates won representation elections
dented.”
or have been recognized voluntarily:
The single most important factor in
• Local 15 organized 40 mailers at The Northern California Teamster is pub­ Periodicals Postage Paid at the San Fran­
this success is the Teamster’s reputa­
Modesto Bee; lished 5 times per year (February, May, cisco, CAand at additional mailing offices.
tion for hard bargaining and strong
August, October, and December) by:
• Local 70 affiliated 150 East Bay
representation. It hits a responsive POSTMASTER:
Taxi Drivers Association members;
chord with the unorganized. Teamsters’ Joint Council No. 7 Please send address changes to:
• Local 78 added 125 school bus driv­ The support of our members for or­ 250 Executive Park Blvd., Suite 3100 Northern California Teamster
ers and laundry workers; ganizing cannot be underestimated. In San Francisco, CA 94134 250 Executive Park Blvd., Suite 3100
• Local 85 picked up 150 at three dif­ several instances our members pro­ Tel: [phone] San Francisco, CA 94134-3306
ferent companies; vided staff with organizing tips and
When sending in your address changes, please include
• Local 287 won recognition for 300 met with potential union members.
bus drivers at ATC/Vancom;; The organizing momentum shows your Local number.
no sign of slowing in 2005. Hey, it
• Local 315 organized 75 workers at Beagle & Bleiweiss Communications • Debra Chaplan, Managing Editor
might even increase.
The Northern California Teamster Page 3
AROUND SACRAMENTO
Proposed cuts to Public Employee pensions will impact Teamster pensions
Teamsters must fight to maintain pension strength
In his State of the State speech in government retirees and make govern­ claimed and would do nothing to re­ handling hundreds of thousands of in­
early January, Gov. Arnold ment service less attractive for new duce state and local deficits over the dividual accounts would make the
Schwarzenegger called for fundamen­ workers. They said it would not pro­ next few years. Even in later years, whole system far less efficient than
tal change in pensions for all govern­ duce the savings Schwarzenegger they say, the administrative costs of now.
ment workers in California — school­
Impact on Teamster
Governor's hudget cuts services, goes after
teachers and garbage collectors, fire­
pensions
fighters, police and policy analysts —
public workers
a step that over time would reduce re­ “The Western Conference of Team­
tirement security in the public sector, Governor Schwarzenegger's 2005- tutionally prohibit future raids of sters pension plan achieves huge sav­
which employs one in eight California 06 budget proposes severe cuts in Prop 42. ings because we can invest in concert
workers. Teamster leaders believe the health, education and transportation Health Policy: Schwarzenegger is with CalPERS,” says Local 853’s Sec­
plan will, ultimately, have a negative services for millions in the state. The proposing to require Medi-Cal recipi­ retary-Treasurer Rome Aloise, who
impact on all union pension plans. Governor is also proposing a signifi­ ents to pay out-of-pocket for the first serves as the investment chair for the
The governor calls for overhauling cant restructuring of the budget time, and severely cut reimburse­ WCT plan. “We buy in $500 million
CalPERS and CalSTRS, the Public process that would give him more ments to public and private hospitals. lots, and we get very favorable fees,
Employee and Teachers’ retirement power to unilaterally make budget The Governor also proposes a sham but we also have ‘favored nations
plans, which have a combined portfo­ cuts. drug discount plan that gives low-in- clauses’ for pricing—this allows us to
lio of $295 billion. The governor's Budget Lowlights come, uninsured Californians only receive even lower fees because
plan would replace pension packages the discounts offered voluntarily by CalPERS buys in much larger
Public Employees: The Governor
for all new employees with private drug manufacturers. amounts.”
wants to double workers’ share of
plans similar to the 40IK plans of­ Institute for Labor and Employ­ If CalPERS shrinks, the cost for in­
pension contributions, meaning that
fered by private companies. ment: Once again, labor research vesting Teamster monies will go up.
11% of a worker’s monthly pay
Instead of being guaranteed a fixed and education at the University of “That’s money directly out of our
would go to fund retirement costs.
benefit when they retire, new employ­ California is being targeted for cuts. members’ pockets,” Aloise says.
The proposal also cuts CalPERS
ees, starting in 2007, would contribute Business programs are given millions 40IK plans are great, Aloise adds,
health benefits. The Governor also
money into a retirement account with in funding at UC. The elimination of if they’re used as a supplement to a
proposes to entirely eliminate the
a choice of funds. The state would even,the minimal funding allotted to good pension. “Unfortunately, if all
state’s contribution Tabors’
also put money into the account, but' • study workers’ issues is a political at­ you have is a 401K, then you have to
retirement fund (CalSTRS), shifting
far less than they currently contribute. tack on unions. monitor your investments more close­
responsibility to school districts and
The payments retirees received would Budget Highlight ly than most people really do.”
employees. IHSS workers also face a
be based on how well their invest­ o o o Furthermore, fees for pension in­
cap on the state’s share of their wages Labor Law Enforcement: The
ments performed. vestments are significantly lower than
and benefits at minimum wage. Governor proposed increased fund­
“Governor Schwarzenegger is for 40IK plans. “The increased cost in
Education: In addition to elimi­ ing for EDD, DIR and the Contrac­
going after California’s public pen­ investing means a decrease in profits
nating the state’s contributions to Cal­ tors State License Board to boost en­
sions in the same way that President for our members. Of course, it’s very
STRS, the Governor’s budget propos­ forcement efforts against employers
Bush and the Republicans are going good for the investment bankers.”
al promotes charter schools and that pay their workers under the table
after Social Security,” said Art Pulas­ Aloise says that every union mem­
breaks his promise from last year to and evade state labor laws. The Gov­
ki, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of ber, and everyone with a “defined
grant schools their fair share of state ernor also proposed a new program
the California Labor Federation. (See benefit” pension should oppose the
revenue increases under Prop 98. within the Franchise Tax Board to in­
story on page 7) governor’s plan to dismantle
Transportation: This budget pro­ vestigate employers who create abu­
Public employees’ unions immedi­ CalPERS. “It’s bad for public employ­
posal would reduce Prop 42 funds by sive tax shelters.
ately denounced Schwarzenegger's ees, it’s bad for California and its bad
$1.31 billion but promises to consti- California Labor Federation
plan, saying it would cut benefits for — for Teamsters.”
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they’re closing the San Leandro facility than 8 or 12 hours in a day or 40 hours
Local 665 and moving that operation to Ro­ in a week. The case was filed in the
seville,” says Borba. “In the interim, we U.S. District Court for the Northern
expect the move and closure will im­ District of California.
pact Local 490’s members who work at Local 853 is backing the lawsuit,
the Vacaville Distribution Center.” and attorney Michael Nelson from the
At presstime, the locals were just Beeson, Tayer, Bodine law firm is rep­
getting the details from Albertson’s, resenting the drivers.
and will continue to update the mem­ The lawsuit alleges that Producers
bers as they know more. Dairy violated the Fair Labor Stan­
dards Act by not paying appropriate
local 78
overtime (time and a half) for more
than eight hours work in a day or 40
Working on Acme
Close to 200 new Teamsters have contracts hours in a week; or double time for
Local 78 Organizer Skip Joaquin more than 12 hours in a day. The driv­
in Rental Car industry says that he’s never filed as many un­ ers allege that Producers Dairy knew
fair labor practice charges in an organ­ that they were responsible for paying
Local 665 has added 188 new members to its Rental Car units at Avis, Bud­
izing campaign as he has against Acme the overtime wages, but willfully re­
get and Hertz locations in San Francisco, at the San Francisco International Air­
& Sons Sanitation in San Jose. fused to do so. They are seeking pay­
port, and in Santa Clara.
“But this is a battle worth fighting,” he ment of the back wages, attorney fees,
One hundred and fifty seven Hertz hikers at the San Francisco International
says. “These are proud, strong folks. and any other damages as appropriate.
Airport ratified a new five-year agreement. The new contract includes pay in­
Twenty-one of the fifty people in the Three of the drivers, Joe Romero,
creases each year, six paid holidays and six floaters to be used for vacation and
unit showed up to the very first organ­ Lawrence Heffington and Lauren Por­
sick days, and health and welfare coverage. A new grievance procedure forces
izing meeting that we held on a Satur­ tillo, work at Producers Dairy’s San
the company to show cause for discipline. The members also get bereavement
day. On the following Monday, every Leandro facility. The fourth, Raymond
and personal leave and seniority will now be used for shift bids and layoffs.
one of them wore their Teamsters
With the merger of Avis and Budget into Cendant Corp., 11 new members
Local 78 button to the job.”
have been added to the San Francisco Mason Street contract. These new mem­ local 315 |
The company terminated one union
bers are entitled to improved wages, health and welfare, holidays and vacation.
supporter the day before the organiz­
The contract also ensures a just cause grievance procedure and seniority protec­
ing meeting and they fired another
tion for shift bidding and layoffs.
three days later. “We’ve since learned
Twenty new Hertz shuttlers in Santa Clara unanimously signed union repre­
that one of the managers parked down
sentation cards and will soon be voting on a contract offer of proposed improve­
the street from Local 78’s office and
ments in wages, holidays, working conditions, seniority, and a just cause griev­
wrote down the names of every indi­
ance procedure.
vidual who attended that meeting,”
“Local 665 welcomes these new brothers and sisters as Teamsters in our
Joaquin says. “The company is also
growing Rental Car industry,” says President Mark Gleason.
offering promotions and raises if em­
ployees forget about the union, and we
Carlos unanimously ratified their first
expect more terminations to follow.”
local 350
union contract. The agreement in­
The employees are looking for
cludes full maintenance of benefits for
union representation because they
More members in garbage
health and welfare for five years, sub­
haven’t gotten promised raises, they
industry stantial wage increases and retiree
have to pay for their benefits, and
health insurance with full maintenance
On December 3, 2004, 30 employ­ money is taken out of their checks
of benefits.
ees at Hollister Disposal Company, a without authorization to pay for dam­ Some of the City of Hercules union sup/
subsidiary of Waste Management, Local 490 aged equipment. union contract.
voted by a 3-1 margin in an NLRB With facilities in San Jose, Mar­
City of Hercules worker
election for union representation by New owner, boner deal tinez and Stockton that employ a total
Local 350. of 125 people, Acme supplies portable More than 75 City of Hercules work
Even though Republic Services
“The workers want to be toilets, temporary fencing, storage mind up to have union representation
bought out Solano Garbage, the 110
treated with respect. They also want a sheds, sweepers, generators and tem­ 315. By November, Local 315 Presiden
members of Local 490 who work in
fair seniority system and affordable porary power. Joaquin has already in­ strong showing of support and conta(
garbage and recycling services and at
health insurance. They look forward to vited the Machinists Union to organize check.
the landfill were successful in getting
working under a collective bargaining the mechanics and Local 287 to work “We feel that Local 315’s visibility 1
additional monies for their health and
agreement,” says Secretary-Treasurer with the construction employees. action and participation in the labor-to-
welfare, pension and wages. “We look
Bob Morales, who reports that con­ said Secretary-Treasurer Dale Robbins
forward to working with this new
Local 853
tract negotiations have just begun. ately agreed to have the State Mediati
company,” said Secretary-Treasurer
Morales gave special thanks to In­ Union petition,” said Robbins. Within i
Carlos Borba. Dairy drivers file class action
ternational Project Organizer Sonia De the bargaining representative.
Albertson’s shake-up lawsuit for overtime pay
La Cruz, who came from the Interna­ The bargaining unit covers all class
tional Organizing Department to work Locals 490, 70 and 150 will be On January 19, four Route Drivers tenance and pre-school instructors. “T1
with the Local on the campaign. “She going into effects-bargaining with Al­ at Producers Dairy facilities in Ceres jobs and anxious to gain a say in their \
related well to the workers,” Morales bertson’s to deal with how the compa­ and San Leandro filed a class action tion of the workers on the negotiating c
adds. ny plans the transfer of work from the lawsuit against the company alleging gotiations with the city,” Gutierrez said
Also in late December, 30 employ­ San Leandro to the Roseville facilities. that the company unfairly withheld ly work out the terms of a first contracl
ees at the BFI transfer station in San “The company has announced that overtime pay when they worked more bers into Local 315.”
N 6 W S Executive Board
Chuck Mack...................Secretary Treasurer
Joe Silva.........................President
Milton Lewis ...............Vice President
from
Rob Dias.........................Recording Secretary
Larry Aiello ...................Trustee
Tim Mosier.....................Trustee
Emil Radloff...................Trustee
local 70
Bob Aiello Bob Bell
Dominick Chiovare Lawrence Dias
Martin Frates Lou Marchetti
Luis Magallon .Conductor
Jim Davis ... .Warden
70 Hegenberger Road, Oakland, CA 94621 February/March/April 2005 Phone [phone]
local 10’s leers
Elections bring in new—and returning—officers
Milton
Lewis
Recording
Secretary
Installation of Officers and Officials, December 17, 2004
(L to R) Joe Silva, Chuck Mack, Bob Aiello, Larry Aiello, Dominic Chiovare, Larry Dias, Rob Dias, Milton Lewis, Emil Radloff,
Marty Frates, Lou Marchetti and Bob Bell. At the podium above, President Emeritus Jimmy Muniz.
More than 1,500 members cast ballots in Local 70’s Felix Martinez, Chief Steward at Coke, by 16 votes (720-
Larry
election for officers and officials. Votes were counted in 704). Both candidates campaigned long, hard and well.
Aiello
early December after a month of spirited campaigning Vice President Milton Lewis (UPS) fended off a challenge
Trustee and produced at least one surprise. by Johnnie Albanese of Roadway, and incumbent Trustees Lar­
Bob Aiello, driver/shop steward at Albertson’s, won a ry Aiello (Horizon Lines), Tim Mosier (UPS), and Emil
Business Agent spot. Elect­ local 70 Election Results Radloff (Hall) defeated chal­
ed as Business Agents along lengers Rich Fierro (Albert­
with Aiello were incumbents President Joe Silva 1,354 son’s), Jerry McCoy (UPS),
Dominic Chiovare, Marty Vice President Milton Lewis 983 and Walter Felis (Waste
Frates, Bob Bell, and Larry Johnnie Albanese 408 Management).
Dias. Lou Marchetti, who Secretary-Treasurer Chuck Mack 1,297 President Joe Silva and
Tim served as Recording-Secre­ Recording Secretary Rob Dias 720 Secretary-Treasurer Chuck
Mosier tary and Dispatcher the past Felix Martinez 704 Mack were unopposed.
Trustee three years, also won a Busi­ Trustee Larry Aiello 914 Local 70 elections are
ness Agent position. held every three years. The
Tim Mosier 726
After serving as Busi­ new term of office began on
Emil Radloff 722
ness Agent for six years, Rich Fierro 617 January 1 and runs through
Odus Hall lost in his bid for Jerry McCoy 399 December 31, 2007.
re-election, coming in last Walter Felis 210 “The strength of the
in the seven person race. trade union movement
Business agent Dominic Chiovare 1,044
With 1,044 votes, Chio­ Marty Frates 1,023 derives from the members’
Emil vare was the top vote getter. Lou Marchetti 951 right to choose their leader­
Radloff Frates was a close second Bob Aiello 859 ship,” said Secretary-Trea­
with 1,023 votes. Bob Bell 857 surer Chuck Mack. “With
Trustee
The most competitive Larry Dias 842 the enthusiastic participa­
race was for the Recording Odus Hall 806 tion in the process by our
Secretary position, where Total Membership 4,258 members, we know Local
Rob Dias, Chief Steward at Turnout (35.3%) 1,503 70 will be strong—well into
Waste Management, nudged the future.”
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President's Report
New Bam Assignments for Li
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Andronicos
New challenges for 2005
B1 Transport
East Bay Taxi Assn.
FXI
local 70 [lection Albertson's
Integris Metals
When the votes were counted on December 7, Nothing stands still! For some time we have MV Transportation
the officers and officials for the January 1, 2005 known that the Albertson’s San Leandro Distribu­ Matheson Mail
through December 31, 2007 term were formally tion Center would close. The produce, meat, deli Praxair
announced. The Executive Board welcomes Rob and frozen food departments will be transferred to Railway Transport
BOB AIELLO
Dias, Waste Management Chief Steward, to serve the Albertson’s Roseville Distribution Center. The Westco Bakemark
as our newly-elected Recording Secretary, and Bob timeline for this transfer was originally 2005 but it Albertsons
Aiello, Albertson’s Driver and Steward, to the has been adjusted to 2006. The decision making Allied Box
Business Agent ranks. process seems to regularly change the timeline.
The campaign was spirited. All candidates pre­ In late 2004, we were notified that the frozen
sented themselves well. Membership participation foods department in Roseville would be closed and
in this mail ballot election was impressive. We transferred to San Leandro. We anticipated a tem­
thank the membership for their commitment to porary transfer of Roseville employees to San Gallo Sales Company
representative democracy. We thank the Election Leandro. This decision was predicated on the Jay N Company, Inc.
Committee for their even-handed commitment to a rebuilding of a new frozen foods facility at E. M. Jorgensen
fair and impartial election process. Roseville that would accommodate the transfer of Company (EMJ)
Now the work begins. We anticipate significant all frozen foods from San Leandro to Roseville in Lawson Drayage
challenges in 2005. Negotiations continue with 2006. MCL Pickup And
Portal Publications, Suburban Propane, Food In early January 2005, Albertsons announced Delivery
Express, Bigge. Later this year negotiations com­ that the San Leandro meat and deli departments Pacific Motor Trucking
mence with Quality Terminal Services, Androni- will be moved to the Albertson’s Roseville facility Company (PMT)
BOB BELL
co’s, Unisource (Hayward), Coke, Pepsi, 7-Up, DS in the spring of 2005. Employees from the San Reliance Metal Center
Waters, Albertson’s, MV Transportation. Escalat­ Leandro facility will be allowed to follow their ABF Freight Systems, Roadway Express, Inc.
ing health and welfare costs will dominate these work into the Roseville facility. Inc. Santa Clara Logistics
negotiations. We begin this term in a “full court” Representatives for Locals 70, 490 and 150 will ACCO (Air Condition­ Saroni Total Food
press. meet in early February to discuss these transfers. ing Company) Ingredients
We hope to bring some sanity to this process. Our DHL/Airborne Freight Schroeder, Bob Rich
OaklantlPublic Schools members’ lives are dramatically affected by these Corporation Trucking
decisions. These moves require families to relocate Berkeley Ready Mix Southern Wine & Spirits
The negotiations with representatives of the to new communities. Spouses will give up jobs and Co. (Mission Valley) Teamsters JC7 Com’l
Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) are the children will enroll in new schools. Houses must Buchwald, Joseph & Driver Ed Program
most tedious and frustrating that I have encoun­ be sold in the departing location and purchased in Sons Theater Transit Co.
tered in more than 20 years. the new location. Nothing is easy or comfortable. California Glass Co. Yellow Freight System,
Locals 70 and 853 have a joint contract with Local 70 is committed to remaining engaged in Crescent Truck Lines Inc.
OUSD. Our agreements expired in October 2001. this process. Gallade Chemical, Inc. Young's Market Co.
The OUSD labor relations department is decimat­
ed. Many of their labor analysts were laid off or America West
sought new employment. Our negotiations stall
with new negotiators entering and exiting. While Local 70 now represents the Customer Service
talks continue, schools are closed and student Representatives (CSR’s) for America West at the
enrollment in this bankrupt district drops precipi­ San Jose, Oakland, San Francisco and Sacramento California Waste
tously each year. airports, since they voted for union representation Solutions
This is a descent into “hell.” At the same time, last Autumn. East Bay Restaurant
the historic work jurisdiction for our drivers and We’re in the process of introducing these CSR’s Supply, Inc.
warehouse employees diminishes with each reor­ to Local 70. We hope to encourage them to select Event Productions
ganization. Now OUSD is considering outsourcing their own shop stewards who will draft contract Pennzoil - Quaker State
its food service program. We have asked for proposals. From the stewards we expect to select a Co. (Shell Lubricants)
detailed information and have received only a con­ representative to represent the CSR’s in contract Pleasanton Garbage
firmation that the food service program will soon negotiations. This process will take some time but Service, Inc.
DOMINIC
be put out for bid. We have every right to demand we are moving ahead. Spicers Paper Inc.
CHIOVARE
full disclosure on the details of this proposed In the interim, the IBT Airline Division has Tri-Ced
change and the effects of this outsourcing of our negotiated a grievance and arbitration agreement ACI Unisource Corp. (Plea­
work. We intend to protect the jobs of our mem­ that will facilitate the resolution of disciplinary Airgas, NCN santon & Hayward)
bers. Our members deserve nothing less. cases. The Airline Division also secured access to Albertsons (Assist Aiel­ Western Event Services
The OUSD is imploding on itself. If a compre­ bulletin boards for the posting of union material. lo with San Leandro xpedx of Northern Cal­
hensive plan to restore stability and sanity in this This process will be lengthy. Coordinated bar­ Close/Negotiations) ifornia
district is not forthcoming, there is little or no hope gaining should help us achieve the goals articulat­ Ashland Chemical, Inc. Movie Industry, Trade-
for the children of Oakland. ed by the America West CSR’s when they voted for Bigge Crane shows/Conventions
union representation.
LOCAL 70 NEWS Page C
Secretary-Treasurer’s Report
; for Local 70 Business Reps
THade-
Pacific Steel And Supply
Democracy at Local 70 bodes well
Waste Management Of
Alameda County (WM):
WM—Recycling, Drop More than twenty collective bargaining agree­
local 70 [lection—2004
Box, Recycle America ments have to be negotiated, including a new unit
WM—Davis St. Trans­ It has come and gone—some observations and of customer service representatives at America
fer thoughts: West, Albertson’s drivers and warehouse, Danone
WM — Livermore • There was a high level of candidate energy in Water and Coke, Pepsi and SevenUp. Big or small,
Dublin Disposal, East every contested race. Incumbent—non-incumbent, each agreement is important. Our members’
LARRY DIAS
Bay Disposal it made no difference. Everyone was working to futures are linked to their contracts.
BFI Waste Systems
WM—Tri Cities Recy­ get their message out. We’ll also be bargaining on behalf of East Bay
BLT Fremont
cling • The vote by mail worked okay with 1,503 Taxi Drivers. They affiliated with Local 70 last
(Organizing)
members casting ballots (35.3%). The interest lev­ year. Talk about a challenge.
La Roche Industries el seemed higher than that in previous elections. Organizing, both internal and external, will be
Still, we should be able to move the level of par­ front and center. We can add to our numbers by
ticipation up in the 60% to 70% range. organizing new units. In doing so, we want to
• Ain’t democracy great? The strength of the focus on core industries—port drivers, trucking,
MARTY FRATES
trade union movement derives from the members’ beverage and waste disposal.
CSX / Horizon Lines right to choose their leadership. Local 70’s election There’s a major need to organize internally, too.
(Sea-Land) did nothing to diminish this principle. If anything We must involve our members in everything we do
United Parcel Service it validated it. if we’re to build Local 70’s strength and power.
• Congratulations to Rob Dias and Bob Aiello. The Political Action Program is not taking a break;
Both ran exceptional campaigns and deserved to it will continue to register members and encourage
be elected. If the campaign is an accurate measure DRIVE participation. If anything, last year’s elec­
of job ability, they should do fine. Please note that tion taught us we need to do more.
there is a steep learning curve in both positions.
Members should not expect perfection—immedi­ DHl/hlenlo Emery
ately. Cut both some slack while we work to get
them up to speed. DHL/Airborne is pretty well organized in the
CHUCK MACK
• Thank you to Odus Hall. He’s talented and Bay Area, but that has not necessarily been the
Bay Area Port Drivers dedicated and gave so much of himself to the case in other areas. Hey, it’s starting to change.
(Organizing) membership during his years in office. Most of us Over the last few months, close to 1,500 workers
Mills College can only imagine the pain he endured over the last at DHL or their contractors have opted for Team­
Rodgers Trucking Company year. We wish him well. ster representation. Several thousand more are
expected to do the same over the next year.
The year ahead What about Menlo/Emery since being picked up
by UPS? The Teamsters will start national
There wasn’t a lot of down time over the holi­ negotiations with UPS for the Menlo/Emery oper­
days. Not surprising because this is going to be a ation over the next month or so.
busy year with a lot happening.
Iron Mountain Records
Management, Inc.
McGrath Steel Company
- Local 70— General Membership Meetings
MV Transportation
(Complete Negotia­
| 2005 j
tions)
Pepsi Cola Bottling Co.
Pringle Meats Inc.
Membership meetings are held at Teamsters Local 70 Auditorium
Reliance Sheet & Strip
LOU MARCHETTI
Company m located at 70 Hegenberger Road, Oakland. m
Beverage (Organizing) Seven-Up
Meetings begin promptly at 7:00 p.m.
Coca Cola Suburban Propane
January - June..........................................4th Thursdays
JOE SILVA
July & August .............Meetings Suspended for Summer
Oakland Unified School
District September & October...............................4th Thursdays
Portal Publications
Quality Terminal Services, November & December . .3rd Tuesdays (due to holidays)
LLC (QTS)
DS Waters (Danone/
Alhambra) Please plan to attend these important meetings.
Page D LOCAL 70 NEWS February/March/April 2005
Pvtitbeal ft'ctlC'h, fypA'd For Local 70 members who are sick or hurt.
We want to hear from you—you may have benefits coming.
by Lou Marchetti
SICK BENEFIT FUND
Turning the new deal into the raw deal
Monthly Meetings—2nd Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
1-800-243-1350 or 510-569-9317
In normal years, after a general elec­ They are attempting to privatize our
In order to be eligible for Sick Benefits, claims must be filed at Local 70’s office
tion, Local 70’s Political Action Pro­ futures and turn them into a cash cow
within thirty (30) days of disability. Also, dues for the previous month must have
gram takes a break. We use this time to for Wall Street. Union members must
been paid on time.
analyze our victories as well as our let it be known that we will fight as
defeats and set the course for the future. never before to protect our pensions,
This year that won’t be the case. our health care and our social.security. Have you movedP
President Bush and Governor Those benefits are ours because we col­
Tell us your new a Duress I
Schwarzenegger are moving forward lectively fought for them.
hand in hand with their union busting That is why there will be no break So that you don’t miss out on important information distributed to mem­
agenda. Attacks on multiemployer on the political front. We will continue bers by mail, please remember to provide Local 70 with your new address and
defined benefit pension plans, health to register our co-workers and their telephone number.
care and social security demand our families, conduct D.R.I.V.E. campaigns
Please complete a Status Change Form (available from your Shop
immediate attention. Bush’s national and distribute the information to edu­ Steward) and return it to Local 70, or leave a message with the informa­
agenda has been adopted part and par­ cate and motivate the members of tion anytime by calling Local 70’s Business Office at 800-243-1350 or
cel by the Governor of California. It Local 70. 510-569-9317.
has become clear that their agenda Local 70’s Worksite Coordinators,
involves eliminating the working mid­ Shop Stewards and rank and file have
dle class—our members. done a great job making this program Local Union 70, City of Oakland, CA
During the great depression Presi­ work. California, and especially the
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
dent Franklin D. Roosevelt devised a Bay Area, has a nationwide reputation
system of safeguards to protect the cit­ for political action in support of work­ TRUSTEES REPORT
izens from poverty and uncertainty. ers’ rights.
November 2004
They are trying to dismantle that sys­ We are facing new and bold chal­
INCOME Per capita tax 58,687.80
tem, the “new” deal, and turn it into the lenges, but I am confident that together
Membership Dues $240,220.53 Contributions 450.00
“raw” deal. we can overcome. Initiation and Re-initiation Fees 18,600.07 Benefits Paid 37,049.52
, , ,„ . „ ... Funds for transmittal 445.50
Withdrawals and Transfers 2.50 _ _ , ^
. . p n om m Refunds-Dues 221.50
Assessments & Fines 13,207.00 ___ , „
. T , ,. . Office and Administrative 13,387.65
Non-member fees 1,197.25 _ , A,
isove\ TEAMSTERS LOCAL 70
Funds for transmittal for members 460.75 e^a ee^ . ’ '
Other Receipts (Schedule A) 5,838.42 Other Profess,onal Fees 379.75
Telephone number and extension list Mandatory Drug „Te st 4A9n.9„0„ Taxes . . „ 6,3„99n.6/l30
T„o t. al, i.n come $279,5m7u6 .4a2* O..r gan. izing E, xpense 3A~3,0c .4n8n
Main Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Meeting and committee expenses 475.89
EXPENSES Auto expenses 2,630.26
(Dial main number plus extension, or direct dial number listed below) Salaries $73,246.69 Out of town travel expenses 4,277.48
Expense allowances 5,700.00 Other expenses (Schedule B) 15,355.25
Board Members Office Staff
Total expense $226,701.44
510-569-9384 *66 Chuck Mack 510-569-9320 *62 Margaret de b O
Net income $52,874.98
510-569-0593 *71 Joe Silva 510-636-4789 *61 Gabriela Dimas
STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES
510-569-7202 *75 Rob Dias 510-636-4782 *67 Fahm Saechao
As of Nov. 30, 2004
510-636-7937 *65 Milton Lewis 510-569-9322 *72 Regi Swayne
Assets Nov. 30, 04 Oct 31, 04 $ Change
510-569-9325 *25 Larry Aiello 510-636-4783 *74 Martha Cardenas
General Fund-Checking Acct. 159,809.71 109,675.83 50,133.88
510-569-9325 *25 Tim Mosier 510-569-9324 *73 Diane Todaro Petty Cash 850.00 850.00 0.00
General Fund-Savings Acct. 13,004.37 12,993.85 10.52
510-569-9325 *25 Emil Radloff Dispatcher-Custodian General Fund-CD 540,035.35 539,312.75 722.60
Business Agents 510-636-4781 *64 Bruce Kelley Cash in Special Funds 71,133.28 71,057.42 75.86
Land 161,487.99 n 161,487.99 0.00
510-569-3479 *12 Bob Aiello East Bay Drayage Drivers Trust Buildings 196,664.56 196,664.56 0.00
510-635-6847 *11 Robert Bell Health & Welfare (EBDD only) Office Fumiture/Equipment 20,448.97 20,448.97 0.00
Other Assets 16,764.79 16,764.79 0.00
510-569-4665 *13 Dominic Chiovare 510-636-0381 *63 Shirley Fields- Total Assets $1,180,199.02 $1,129,256.16 $50,942.86
510-568-5494 *14 Larry Dias Local 70 Office Liabilities & Equity
Payroll Liability 5,226.84 (427.92) 5,654.76
510-638-2022 *15 Marty Frates
925-798-2550 EBDD-Concord Long Term Liabilities: Obligations 1,183,034.54 1,190,621.42 (7,586.88)
510-430-3548 *16 Lou Marchetti Office Total Liabilities $1,188,261.38 $1,190,193.50 ($1,932.12)
Hiring Hall: 510-569-1203 Equity
Opening Balance Equity (211,544.74) (211,544.74) 0.00
Net Income 203,482.38 150,607.40 52,874.98
Total Equity $(8,062.36) $(60,937.34) $52,874.98
0 0
Total Liabilities & Equity $1,180,199.02 $1,129,256.16 $50,942.86
13n jHemortam I
Local 70 Obituaries SCHEDULES
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Schedule A—Other Receipts Schedule B—Other Expenses
| BIRCHARD, Merbert “Butch”, HOFFSCHILDT, Harold, December 7 | Sale of Supplies 1,092.00 Sick Benefit Payments 6,965.00
Membership application Fee 540.00 Overpayment on Checkoff 954.75
| December 24 JOHNSON, Lee A., November 10 |
Interest-General Fund checking 28.07 Interest—IBT Loan 4,961.05
Interest-Citizens Funds 10.52 Bank Error 57.42
| BOGGS, Lee R., December 19 LEWIS, Marvin, October 30
Interest-Washington Mutual Savings 5.43 Pest Control Services 120.00
| CHRISTOPHER, Kevin, November 11 PERKINS, Willie, Jr., November 5 | Interest-Washington Mutual CD 70.43 Drug Test 357.60
Interest-McM Funds 722.60 Nor Cal Teamsters News 193.27
| GONSALVES, Manuel, December 3 TORRES, Leo, December 3 | Reimbursements-Other Receipts 1,820.62 Beagle & Bleiweiss 1,052.47
Overpayment on Checkoff 954.75 IBT Assessment 1.00
| GREATHOUSE, John III, WRIGHT, Dave, November 25
Insurance (Benevolent) 434.00 Membership Mailings 692.69
I December 15 | Joint Council 7 Reimb for Scrtry 160.00 Total Other Expenses $15,355.25
g______________________________________________________________ g Total Income $5,838.42
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The Northern California Teamster Page 5
D THE LOCALS
Jeanes, works at the Ceres facility in
Local 856 a 665
Stanislaus County. The lawsuit is local 853
being filed as a Class Action on behalf
Cool-off expires at hotels
of all of Producers Dairy’s Route Dri­
The cooling-off period in the San
vers who have been denied full pay­
Francisco hotel workers’ labor dispute
ment of their overtime wages.
expired on Sunday, January 23. Both
It wasn’t until the drivers at the
Local 2 and employer representatives
Ceres facility approached the Team­
assured Mayor Gavin Newsom there
sters to represent them, that the union
will be no resumption of the strike or
learned of the company’s practice not
lockout, at least in the short term.
to pay overtime. (The San Leandro
Some 600 members of Local 856
employees voted for union representa­
Local 853 Record­
who work in the offices and at the
tion in 2003, but to date, the company ing Secretary Anto­
front desks of the struck hotels, and
and union have not been able to reach nio Christian shares
200 members of Local 665 who work
agreement on a first contract.) arbitrator’s decision
In addition to San Leandro and in the hotel parking lots, will be affect­ with member Ed­
Ceres, the company operates offices and ed if another strike or lock-out ensues, ward Grant.
because the unions will again ask them
depots in Anderson, Chico, Sacramento,
Arbitration win gives member one year in
to respect Local 2’s picket line.
Ceres, Castroville, Fresno, Tulare and
The cooling off period began No­
San Luis Obispo. Producers Dairy back pay and benefits
vember 20—the workers returned to
processes, warehouses and distributes
their jobs and negotiators were to con­
dairy and related products to retail out­ When Morton Salt fired six-year Local 853 member Edward Grant for vio­
tinue with their work—but according
lets throughout the state. Its largest cus­ lating the company’s attendance policy, he knew they were wrong. The union
to Local 2 President Mike Casey, the
tomers are Target and Costco. backed him up and brought in attorney Teague Paterson from the Beeson,
two sides remain very far apart.
Tayer, Bodine Law firm to handle the case.
Local 2 is conducting a boycott of
In December, 2004 the arbitrator ruled in favor of Grant and he received a
the 14 San Francisco hotels and mem­
settlement of one-year’s back wages and benefits worth over $50,000. “The ar­
bers are calling meeting planners ask­
bitrator said that Ed was not properly terminated under the terms of the Col­
ing them to move their business to
lective Bargaining Agreement in accordance with past practice,” explained
other hotels.
Local 853 Recording Secretary Antonio Christian. “Without a union, he would
Here are the affected hotels:
never have seen a dime. It was important for us to fight for this member’s
•Argent Hotel
rights.”
• Crowne Plaza Union Square
•Four Seasons • Holiday Inn Fisherman's Wharf “A boycott is the only way to get a
• Fairmont • Hyatt Regency Embarcadero Center settlement here—when some bean­
• Grand Hyatt Union Square • Mark Hopkins Inter-Continental counter decides it’s better to settle with
• Hilton San Francisco • Omni Hotel the union than to continue to lose mil­
• Holiday Inn Civic Center • Sheraton Palace lions of dollars in business,” said
• Holiday Inn Express • Westin St. Francis Casey.
Grocery workers get new contract without strike
After nearly 5 months of difficult ne­ boycott the grocery stores if a contract sis by advocating for health care reform.
gotiations, a tentative settlement was agreement was not reached. Union leaders told company execs that
reached on January 23 between the The UFCW also announced that it the astronomic rise in health care costs is
supporters, who look forward to getting a
UFCW Bay Area Coalition and Safe­ will ask the grocery companies to work a crisis that must be tackled by all stake­
way, Albertson's, and Kroger. with them to address the health care cri­ holders, not just working families.
srs say Teamsters YES!’
The coalition of eight local unions
worked together for months to mobilize
)rkers in Contra Costa County made their
members and educate grocery store cus­
3ii and in October, they contacted Local
tomers for the negotiations. Because of
lent/Organizer Steve Gutierrez had a real
their preparation and coordinated bar­
itacted the city for recognition by card
gaining strategy, the locals were suc­
cessful in turning back employee health
ty throughout the County in our political
care premium co-pays, permanent two-
to-labor program made a big difference,”
tiered wages, a company controlled
>ins. “To the City’s credit, they immedi-
healthcare plan, and language that
iation & Conciliation Service verify the
would have weakened job security.
in a few days Local 315 was certified as
The framework of the settlement
loosely follows that of the contract re­
assifications, from the city clerk to main-
cently approved by grocery workers in
“The workers are very dedicated to their
Sacramento.
ir work place. We have a good cross sec-
The UFCW thanked all of the union
ig committee and have already begun ne-
and community members who support­
iaid. “I feel confident we will successful-
ed the grocery workers during the con­
ract for the workers and bring new mem-
tract campaign, including 80,000 cus­ Teamsters join the Alameda County Labor Council at an Oakland Albertson’s store on
tomers who signed cards pledging to January 20 to support the UFCW’s efforts to get a decent grocery contract.
Page 6 February/March/April 2005
I A IU T Executive Board Please note:
IIIIn i I M SaeS Chuck Mack...President The Bulletin Board will be included in the paper only once
Steve Mack...Vice President each year>in the MaY issue. (We wil1 Print address and meeting
ftfllllllfMI M R
p m
Robert Morales... Secretary-Treasurer changes on an ongoing basis.) Please save that copy of the Bui-
UUUIlUlli
Rome Aloise...Recording Secretary letin Board for information about your Local Union.
7 WgfSSffEmie Yates...Trustee Delegates’Meetings
Carlos Borba...Trustee The regular 2005 delegates’ meetings are held the first Tuesday
Franklin Gallegos...Trustee in February, April, June, August, October and December.
Notice of meeting changes
Local 70: Spanish Cultural Ctr, 2850 Alemany Blvd.
Regular Membership meetings are the Santa Rosa: April 26, 2005, 6 p.m., Car­
fourth Thursday of the month, 7:00 p.m., penters’ Hall, 1700 Corby Ave.
Joint Council 7 officers extend condolences to the family and friends of
70 Hegenberger Road, Oakland. Carlos Borba, Secretary-Treasurer
the following Teamster members who died recently
Chuck Mack, Secretary-Treasurer
Local 856:
Local 350: General Membership meetings are held at
General Membership meetings: Local 856’s Chetcuti Hall, 453 San MALE, George, Local 15 MACEDO, Manuel, Local 315
Thursday, March 10, 2005, 7 p.m., SF Mateo Avenue, San Bmno, Tuesdays at BIRCHARD, Merbert “Butch”, GARCIA, Brian, Local 350
7:00 p.m.:
Electricians Hall, 55 Fillmore St., San Local 70 LERCARI, Louis J., Local 350
Francisco February 22 • March 29 • April 26
BOGGS, Lee R., Local 70 RATTARO, Atilio, Local 432
Wednesday, March 23, 2005, 7 p.m., Michael McLaughlin, Sr., Secretary-
Teamsters Local 287, 1452 North Fourth Treasurer CHRISTOPHER, Kevin, Local 70 ALTIERI, Frank, Local 484
St., San Jose Local 896: GONSALVES, Manuel, Local 70 FRENCH, Louie B., Local 484
NOTE: A secret ballot vote will be taken
Branch 1: 8400 Enterprise Way, Oak­ GREATHOUSE, John HI, Local 70 KELLY, Gerald, Local 484
at the above regular meetings to increase
land, Saturdays at 10 a.m.
Initiation fees/Re-initiation fees to join HOFFSCHILDT, Harold, Local 70 BENDER, Paul, Local 490
February 26 • March 19 • April 30
Local 350. Branch 2: 318 Merganser Dr., Suisun JOHNSON, Lee A., Local 70 BURKLIN, Ralph, Local 490
Robert Morales, Secretary-Treasurer
Tuesday, February 22, 4:30 p.m. LEWIS, Marvin, Local 70 INSOGNA, Adriane, Local 490
Sunday, March 20, 9:00 a.m.
Local 490: PERKINS, Willie, Jr., Local 70 NANCE, Vernon, Local 490
Tuesday, April 26, 4:30 p.m.
West Bay Bakery Division meetings:
TORRES, Leo, Local 70 PURCELL, Alan, Local 490
San Francisco: April 19, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Rene Medrano, Secretary-Treasurer
WRIGHT, Dave, Local 70 SAFREED, Edward, Local 490
CRACKBON. William Allen, Jr., BENEVIDUZ, Manuel. Local 588^
Reminder >Him Ohit. vft xjmwoiq won
Local 85, 291 TULLOS, Ciiad;Ufei 624's‘°
General meeting notices were posted in the June/July issue of this paper. For
LEONARD, Andrew, Local 85 KHAROUD, Nirmal, Local 665
meeting dates and locations, refer to that notice or call your Local Union.
MASTIN, William, Local 85 CASALEGGIO, Beverly Bernice,
15 .......... 510-487-1386 490 ........... 707-643-0387
MENDOZA, George, Local 85 Local 853
70 .......... 510-569-9317 624 ........... 707-542-1292
PARDINI, Carl J., Local 85 CUENO, Peter, Local 853
78 .......... 510-889-6811 665 ........... 650-991-2102
85 .......... 415-344-0085 853 ........... 510-895-8853 PRYAL, George, Local 85 LEAL, John T., Local 853
278 .......... 415-467-0450 856 ........... 650-635-0111 GRIFFITHS, Marvin, Local 216,350 TAM, Kelly, Local 853
287 .......... 408-453-0287 890 ........... 831-424-5743
TURNER, James, Local 278 BRADFORD, Gregory, Local 856
315 .......... 925-228-2246 896 ........... 707-644-8896
CONNELL, Steve, Local 287 HOWARD, Nneka, Local 856
350 .......... 650-757-7290 912 ........... 831-724-0683
DICKENSON, Barbara, Local 287 NOBRIGA, Stanley, Local 856
Notice to local 490 members LANE, Roger, Local 287 WILLIAMS, Rhonda, Local 856
MINKS, Billy, Local 287 HARO, Eliseo, Local 890
Effective February 21,Local 490’s West Bay offices will be moving to
HOFFMAN, Ron, Local 315 DONLAN, James, Local 921
1103 Airport Blvd, So San Francisco.
Phone: [phone]; Fax: [phone]
Teamsters support port driver rights
Stll time to apply for James R. Hoffa Memori­
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al Scholarship Fund
dialogue and cooperation among the appointed” the PMSA did not have
many separate entities involved in the specific recommendations for how to During the 2005-2006 academic year, 100 scholarships will be awarded
supply chain—from the drivers to the alleviate the truckers’ problems. to high school seniors who are children of Teamster members. Applicants
trucking companies and shipping McLaurin said 70 percent of local will compete in one of five geographic regions where the Teamster parent’s
lines, to the unions and the surround­ deliveries are handled by someone local union is located. Thirty-one of the awards total $10,000 over four
ing communities of the ports. other than the ocean carriers repre­ years. Sixty-nine of the awards are one-time $1,000 grants.
Toward the end of the hearing, sented by the PMSA. “Trucking com­ Applications are available from all Teamster local unions and from the
Alarcon grilled John McLaurin, presi­ panies are responsible for hiring driv­ Scholarship Fund. Application forms and eligibility information may also
dent of the Pacific Merchant Shipping ers. Ocean carriers do occasionally be obtained from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters website
Association, about the association’s have business relations with trucking (www.teamster.org) or by email: ([email protected]). Completed
role in resolving the cargo and truck­ companies, however they never set applications must be submitted to the parent’s local union, providing the
ers’ problems. “I believe you have a compensation for individual drivers.” Secretary-Treasurer enough time to complete a section and forward the ap­
role to play,” Alarcon said. plication to the International in time for the March 31, 2005 deadline.
Alarcon told McLaurin he was “dis­