Our Union is only as strong as our ties with each other. Sisters and Brothers, use your voice and join us as we strengthen these ties and rise up Teamsters Local 853.
UPS Strike Authorization Vote NOTICE
ATTENTION!! UPS TEAMSTER 853 MEMBERS PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT A VOTE IS SCHEDULED FOR: DATE: FRIDAY, JUNE 9th, 2023 TIMES: 3:00 PM – 8:00 …
An ask from Teamsters 853 Leadership. Every penny helps these Amazon Members. Do not be embarrassed to donate as little as $1. It helps.
Sisters and Brothers, Members in Southern California have been fighting with Amazon to bargain, and as most anti-union companies do, they are stalling to negotiate a …
40+ year Teamster Randy Nave retires from Gillig
Congratulations to Randy Nave, Teamster 853 member at Gillig, who retired last week. Randy had over 40 years as a Teamster!! Here are a …
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Teamsters Local 853 and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Work with Washington Legislators to protect 500 Teamster 853 Members at Gillig Bus
Teamsters 853 members at Gillig bus manufacturing got a big boost from Local 853 and International Brotherhood of Teamsters general president Sean O’Brien last …
MV San Leandro Members Voted Unanimously to Reject Current Proposal
MV San Leandro met on Sat the 13th at the Union Hall, where members UNANIMOUSLY rejected company offer due to proposed takeaways.
Teamster 853 Tech Shuttle Bus Drivers for META, APPLE, AMAZON, AND TESLA Send Strong, Unified Message, No
On May 21st, over two hundred Tech Shuttle Bus drivers who perform work on Meta, Apple, Amazon, and Tesla voiced their frustrations loud and …
These Teamster Privileges are Available to All Active Teamsters
Teamster Privileges offers members-only savings on everything from renting a car to sending a bouquet of flowers. Teamster members can save money by taking advantage of …
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Douglas Parking in Jack London Square, Oakland, Unanimously Ratify 3-Year Contract.
Local 853 members at Douglas Parking in Jack London Square Oakland unanimously ratified a new three year agreement. “The contract includes solid wage increases, …
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This Sunnyvale UPS Driver knew his rights, fought back, and got his job back.
When UPS management tried to deny his reinstatement, Nathanael Naranjo, a UPS Driver at Sunnyvale, did something about it. Nathanael was taken off the …
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San Jose Members – These City Council Members Have your Back, Remember their Names During Election Time
We cannot do it alone. Cities and towns that support unions aren’t simply willed into being. Working and living in a city that supports …
UPS NorCal Contract Negotiations Update for May 13th
The NorCal Committee met this week in Oakland California and concluded the seventh week of supplemental negotiations. The 15 locals covering a geographic area …
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Premier Recycle Members on Strike
Can you spare time to show up and support your fellow members on their strike? After voting to unionize a year ago, Premier Recycle …
Teamsters Local 853 Monthly Member Meeting For MAY
Sisters and Brothers, Our monthly member meeting for May is this Thursday, May 11th. Show up and participate in the events and decisions that …
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Greif in Morgan Hill Ratifies New Contract with best Pay Raise they have Ever Seen
Greif in Morgan Hill ratified a very strong new three-year contract with the best pay raises they have ever seen. “We pushed negotiations to …
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The Graphic Arts Industry Joint Pension Trust Fund office is moving to their permanent location.
Effective May 6, 2023 the new location and contact information is: 3040 Williams Dr., Ste. 640 Fairfax, VA 22031 Phone: 571-800-1860 Fax: 571-520-4167 Email: …
In a Hard fought battle, PFG Drivers in Gilroy gave a lot worse then they got and prevailed. They voted to Unionize!!
“Performance Food Group didn’t pull any punches against their drivers. They hired union busters, intimidated and threatened drivers, and terminated employees.” Said Ray Torres, …
ABF members at Local 853 are ready for the fight! Read the contract update here.
The Teamsters National Freight Industry Negotiating Committee met last week with ABF Freight to continue negotiations for a new national agreement to succeed the …
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I’m just one member of Teamsters Local 853, What can I do?
Sisters and Brothers, For the entire time you will be a Teamsters 853 member, you will hear from the leadership to get involved with …
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MV Transporation Half Moon Bay votes and ratified contract, the vote was unanimous to accept!!
MV Transporation Half Moon Bay votes and ratified contract, the vote was unanimous to accept!! MV Teamsters, great job sticking together and getting a …
A message from the leadership of Teamsters Local 853.
Dear Local 853 sisters and brothers,
Local 853 is the combined strength of our 13,000+ members who stand together for solid contracts that improve their wages, benefits, and working conditions. You work in numerous industries, from A to Z — Artists to Zookeepers. You work across the Greater Bay Area, up to the Oregon border, down the Central Coast, and out towards Sacramento. In all, Local 853 has contracts with more than 300 employers.
Teamsters Local 853 has a long history of being a strong local, leading the way into the future for its membership. We’ve organized in many new arenas (cannabis, bussing, zookeepers, etc.) that most others would not have had the foresight to take on —and we will continue to do so. That said, not everything has been easy. Like many of our industries, we have had ups and downs during the pandemic. In addition, we had an election for new leadership and, with it, changes in our Local.
It is an honor to be elected by the membership of Local 853 and to represent you as we walk into the future together. We have a strong team of officers, trustees, business agents, and administrative staff who will work together to strengthen our Local from the ground up and ensure that it works for every member.
But this is a task we can only achieve with your support. We need all members to unite and help fight for solid contracts and better working conditions. We need all members to get involved and support your fellow Teamsters. We need all members to get to know one another and build relationships. And, most importantly, I need you to commit — like my team, and I are committing — to make this union the best it can be.
- Together, we want to know every member at every location.
- Together, we will work to raise ALL members for a better future and livelihood.
- Together, we will make Local 853 the most effective and innovative local in the nation.
- Together is how we WIN!
A great place to start is to sign up for our communication list below, so we can regularly update you on the events that affect our union and your workplace.
I look forward to working with you. If you have questions or concerns, contact me at connections@teamsters853.org.
In Union,
Steve Beck, Steven Lua, and the entire staff at Teamsters Local 853