PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT A VOTE IS SCHEDULED FOR:
DATE: FRIDAY, JUNE 9th, 2023
TIMES: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
PLACE: TEAMSTERS LOCAL 853 - SOUTH BAY
1452 N. FOURTH STREET
SAN JOSE, CA 95112
The Union is recommending a YES vote. Please be prepared to provide a photo id to vote.
In Union, David Crawford – Business Representative Steven Lua – President/Business Representative
Read the details in the following letters below on why we must vote YES to being ready to STRIKE!
Members in Southern California have been fighting with Amazon to bargain, and as most anti-union companies do, they are stalling to negotiate a contract. They have used every tactic possible, and these members refused to budge. They need our help. Please donate to support these members who are taking on a more significant fight than just Southern California Amazon. They are fighting for all workers in Amazon facilities nationwide to organize for a better future and BECOME TEAMSTERS! Your donations will go towards bridging the gap of lost wages during a strike against Amazon for better working conditions. Every penny helps. Do not be embarrassed to donate as little as $1. It helps.
Congratulations to Randy Nave, Teamster 853 member at Gillig, who retired last week. Randy had over 40 years as a Teamster!! Here are a few snapshots at the Barbecue that Gillig threw for him on a beautiful day outside the plant.
“Randy has had a wonderful career and is due his ride into the sunset.” Said Steve Beck, “But in true Teamsters fashion, he has assured me with upcoming contract negotiations slated for later this year; he will be ready for anything that we at Teamsters Local 853 need from him, even after his retirement. That’s what Teamsters are about!”
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 week. In 2020 legislation called the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Funds Act was created. This bill was created and passed to prevent federal dollars from being allocated to foreign, state-supported, companies like Chinese bus manufacturing companies BYD and CRRC. However, there was a loophole in the legislation that allowed federal funds to still flow to these companies.
Teamster Local 853 leadership in conjunction with International Brotherhood of Teamsters general president Sean O’Brien have been working diligently to advocate for the over 500 Gillig jobs that are impacted by this loophole. Below is a letter to Congressional Representatives Eric Swalwell (D-CA), John Garamendi (D-CA), and Angie Craig (D-MN) in support of a bill these representatives penned called the Airport Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act. This bill would further limit the federal purchase of vehicles manufactured by Chinese-owned or operated companies.
This legislative fight directly impacts 500 Teamster 853 members who work at Gillig, building American-made buses.
Teamsters Local 853 would like to thank General President Sean O’Brien, representatives U.S. Representatives Eric Swalwell (D-CA), John Garamendi (D-CA), and Angie Craig (D-MN) and the lobbyists who brought this matter to their attention, and for their continuing efforts to safeguard American security and union jobs. Please stay tuned as we keep you up to date on the results of these efforts and the passage of this legislation.
On May 21st, over two hundred Tech Shuttle Bus drivers who perform work on Meta, Apple, Amazon, and Tesla voiced their frustrations loud and clear and voted unanimously to turn down their offer. “They want a contract that will provide a livable wage.” Said Teamster 853 Business Agent Stacy Murphy. “The Union has been in negotiations for 11 months now, fighting to maintain what these members have, as well as building on what they need. We are in for a tough battle and prepared to do what it takes! Stay tuned…”
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 the everyday savings benefits!
Local 853 members at Douglas Parking in Jack London Square Oakland unanimously ratified a new three year agreement. “The contract includes solid wage increases, improvements in health and welfare, additional holidays, widening of the bargaining unit, and enhanced retirement security,” said Business Agent and Recording Secretary Mike Henneberry. “Douglas JLS Local 853 members get the job done for the public and each other!”
