activities · 3
what they do
advocacy · 2
- Contract Negotiation and Ratification Collective Bargaining Agreement NegotiationNegotiates and facilitates the ratification of collective bargaining agreements for workers in various industries, securing improved wages, benefits, and working conditions. This includes early contract campaigns and averting strikes.
- Worker Representation and Organizing Collective Bargaining Agreement NegotiationCoordinates grievance panels, operational changes, and organizing activities for freight industry workers, and supports unionization efforts for workers at various companies.
capacity building · 1
- Steward TrainingProvides engineered labor standards training to warehouse Stewards from various companies.
strategies · 2
how they think
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- Collective Bargaining for Standardized Protections and Benefits collective_bargaining_under_master_agreementThe organization utilizes collective bargaining, specifically through master agreements like the National Master Freight Agreement, to establish standardized protections and benefits for its members across various industries.
- Member Representation through Training and Advocacy member_representation_through_trainingThe organization ensures high-level representation for its members by emphasizing continuous training and knowledge development, and by actively advocating for fair compensation in their respective industries.
named programs · 7
what they call their work
Brewery, Bakery, & Soft Drink Division
Represents members employed in the brewing, bakery, soft drink, and liquor distribution industries, including Holsum Bakery, Finley Distributing, Ruan/Holsum, Republic National Distributing/Young's Market, Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, and Breakthru Beverage.
Freight Division
Represents truckers, mechanics, and other freight workers, coordinating grievance panels, changes of operations, organizing, and negotiating individual and national contracts like the National Master Freight Agreement.
General Membership Meeting
Regular meetings for members to discuss union matters and participate in decision-making.
Solid Waste & Recycling
Represents workers in the solid waste and recycling industry, specifically mentioning Republic Services Buckeye Landfill, East Yard, and North Yard.
UPS Representation
Advocates for UPS Teamsters, addressing issues such as driver severance packages, national contract breaches, retiree health benefits, and continued coverage while disabled. Involved in negotiations for the National Master United Parcel Service Agreement and Western Region Supplemental Agreement.
Warehouse Division
Represents warehouse workers, including those at Albertsons, Safeway Milk Plant, Mondelez International, Martin Brower, Reliance Metal, Smith Pipe & Steel, Windigo, US Foods, Sysco, and Ruan/Fry's. Focuses on contract negotiations, training, and organizing campaigns.
Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Rep Visit
Regular visits by pension representatives to provide information and assistance to members regarding their pension benefits.
relationships · 36
who they work with
- Albertsons Partner — Employer of warehouse Stewards who attended engineered labor standards training and whose contract expires in 2027.
- Breakthru Beverage Partner — Represents members employed at Breakthru Beverage.
- Desert Financial Credit Union Partner — Provides exclusive benefits through their MyMoney@Work program, including free checking, access to a free rewards program, and a cash bonus for opening an account.
- Finley Distributing Partner — Represents members employed at Finley Distributing, for whom a new collective bargaining agreement was ratified.
- Holsum Bakery Partner — Represents members employed in the bakery industry at Holsum Bakery.
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters Network — The organization is part of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Warehouse Division.
- Local 117 Partner — Stood in solidarity with Teamsters Local 104 during contract negotiations with Mondelez.
- Local 174 Partner — Stood in solidarity with Teamsters Local 104 during contract negotiations with Mondelez.
- Local 2 Partner — Stood in solidarity with Teamsters Local 104 during contract negotiations with Mondelez.
- Local 690 Partner — Stood in solidarity with Teamsters Local 104 during contract negotiations with Mondelez.
- Local 853 Partner — Stood in solidarity with Teamsters Local 104 during contract negotiations with Mondelez.
- Local 89 Partner — Stood in solidarity with Teamsters Local 104 during contract negotiations with Mondelez.
- Martin Brower Partner — Employer represented by the organization.
- Mondelez Partner — Secured a new five-year contract for members employed at Mondelez.
- Mondelez International Partner — Employer represented by the organization.
- REPUBLIC SERVICES Partner — Operates solid waste and recycling facilities where members of the organization are represented
- Reliance Metal Partner — Employer represented by the organization.
- Republic National Distributing / Young's Market Partner — Represents members employed at Republic National Distributing / Young's Market.
- Ruan Partner — Employer whose contract with the organization expires in 2027, and from which a member retired after 48 years.
- Ruan / Holsum Partner — Represents members employed at Ruan / Holsum.
- SMART Local 807 Partner — Stood in solidarity with Teamsters Local 104 during negotiations with Finley Distributing.
- Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Partner — Represents members employed at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits.
- Southwest Service Administrators Partner — Provides unique and specialized services to labor-management, Taft-Hartley Trust Funds, including self-funded health & welfare trust funds, defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans, and legal, training and vacation plan administration.
- Southwest Service Administrators, Inc. Government — Administrator for the Teamsters Western Region & New Jersey Health Care Fund Retiree Health Plan
- Southwest Service Administrators, Inc. Government — Administrator of the Teamsters Western Region & Local 177 Health Care Plan
- Sysco Partner — Employer whose members were visited by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Warehouse Division Director.
- Teamster Locals 125 Partner — Stood in solidarity with Teamsters Local 104 during negotiations with Finley Distributing.
- Teamster Locals 653 Partner — Stood in solidarity with Teamsters Local 104 during negotiations with Finley Distributing.
- Teamsters Network — Member of the broader Teamsters network, operating under the National Master Freight Agreement.
- The Hartford Partner — Administrative partner for disability claims and health coverage management
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