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Strike vote Approved: 853 Teamsters at SYSCO Foods were ground zero, and opened the door to every major food service company in the Bay Area, now they go to the mat again
SYSCO Foods San Francisco. When no other food service industry drivers or warehouse workers wanted to unionize, these members did.
They broke the Union barrier in the Bay Area. And because of their courage those years ago, Performance Food Group followed, Tony’s Fine Foods followed, UNFI followed, US Foods followed, and VISTAR followed.
This group paved the way for so many Teamster 853 members and opened a door to a better life.
Fast-forward to 2025
Now that every major food service company in the Bay Area has workers represented by the Teamsters 853 Union, our unity and size now elevates the entire industry. Really think about what that means. An entire industry. We want to acknowledge the positive impact SYSCO San Francisco has had on so many others. This is the power of that one group who can break the ice for themselves and others.
Sysco Foods Teamsters in SF approve a Strike Vote
This group of members is now approaching their first contract since before COVID-19. Here they are pictured at their first proposal meeting as they approved a strike vote. So just like those many years ago, they are ready to go to the mat to get fairness in their next contract.
SYSCO Foods SF will be negotiating at the table for the first time with its sister companies in Sacramento and Reno. A first-ever for this industry in Northern California and Nevada.
“This is the first-ever multi-location contract for the food industry in Northern CA, and it is a milestone.” Said Teamster Local 853 Vice President Ray Torres, “It’s good for both Teamsters and the company to streamline the negotiation process, which in turn leaves resources otherwise spent on 3 divided negotiations to go right into the pockets of our workers. If done in good faith, it’s a win-win.”
“We are going to take every available opportunity to better the position of our members,” Said Steve Beck Jr., Teamsters Local 853 Secretary-Treasurer. “The unity we show across San Francisco, and our sister locals in Sacramento and Reno, does this. And because we are so strong and united, this will open doors that normally would be closed for these members.”
Teamsters Local 853 also wants to acknowledge and thank Warehouse Division Vice-President Tom Erickson and the Leadership of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, General President Sean O’Brien, and Fred Zuckerman for offering the top-down guidance to work across multiple geographic locations to get a stronger contract for all members involved.
Stay tuned, and let’s support them as they work their way towards this new contract.
First Student – San Leandro/San Lorenzo Unified School Bus Drivers – Proposal Meeting and Survey results
First Student – San Leandro/San Lorenzo Unified School Bus Drivers proposal meeting
When: Saturday, October 4, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Teamsters Local Union 853
7750 Pardee Lane
Oakland, California 94621
Phone: 510-895-8853
SURVEY RESULTS
How long have you been employed with First Student?
“How long have you been a bus driver?”
Benefits and Pay
Non-Economic Benefits
Do you participate in the company’s health care plan?
End of Survey General Comments
"Higher percentage and cost of living raises.
(retro pay from election day)
Medical paid in full for full-time employees.
Continuous pay or options to work/wash buses during the summer instead of getting Unemployment.
Park outs for senior drivers.
Company should put a percentage in for retirement for its employees.
Yearly banquets or monthly employee appreciations that were taken from us.
Personal children of employees are able to ride the bus.
Route beds that are subject to change should have a limit… after the limit, we should be allowed to read bid.
Company uniform will allow Union logo.
Need more pay, we are the lowest paid School Bus drivers.
Medicare part B
I personally don't want park out privileges, the kind where you can take your bus home overnight. Some of the drivers I know well do, so I hope we can work something out for them
Please be sure to attend the meeting. See you there.
Tracy Kelley, Business Agent, Teamsters Local 853
Local 853 Saves Teamsters Jobs at Golf Courses in San Francisco
In a multi-month effort, Local 853, in coordination with the SF Building Trades Council, saved sixty jobs from privatization at San Francisco’s city golf courses.
Immediately after last year’s Mayoral election, rumors started circulating about the Rec & Parks Department’s plan to privatize golf in an effort to save money at the cost of sixty jobs. When the budget hit in February, it was in print that the department fully intended to do what had been rumored up to then.
Enter the Teamsters & the Building Trades: Local 853 contacted the Building Trades, and a plan was put together to lobby members of the budget committee. Multiple meetings were set up with the members of the committee and chair Connie Chan. They backed us up 100% and then backed our position in several hearings on the matter. Local 853 and the Trades also met with the Mayor’s Chief of Staff to press our case. At the end of the budget process, Supervisor Chan, with the support of her committee, was able to craft an agreement with the Mayor that saved 60 jobs at the golf courses for Teamsters, Plumbers, Operating Engineers, Electricians, Stationary Engineers, and Laborers.
This campaign goes to show that when you execute a plan with confidence, smarts, and passion, you can fight City Hall!
Rudy Gonzalez (S-T SF Building Trades), Kevin Reavey (Local 853 Chief Steward-Golf RET) & Mike Henneberry (Local 853 Recording Secretary) spearheaded the efforts to save union jobs at golf with the direct involvement of the affected members.
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DRIVE Visits Martinellis – an important way you can support Labor in California and the United States
When you hear that DRIVE is stopping by your workplace, take notice. Last week Beatriz with DRIVE was at S Martinelli & Company, talking with members on the benefits to Labor that DRIVE creates and supports.
Sign up and support if you have the chance. DRIVE is not related to any political party; it only backs and supports Labor-supporting causes and politicians.
🧐 What is DRIVE
The Teamsters DRIVE program—short for Democrat Republican Independent Voter Education—is our union’s political action committee (PAC). It’s a voluntary fund, separate from dues, where members contribute (often around $1/week) to support political engagement and advocacy that results in furthering positive labor-related laws.
🗳️ What DRIVE Does
- Educates members on political issues and the voting records of legislators.
- Registers voters and runs get-out-the-vote campaigns at grassroots levels.
- Supports candidates (non-partisanly) who back labor-friendly policies, and opposes anti-worker politicians.
- Organizes advocacy efforts, such as rallies, phone banks, mailings, and precinct-level outreach.
💪 Impact Today
- DRIVE is arguably the largest PAC program of its kind in the U.S., entirely funded by voluntary member contributions.
- Funds are utilized in everything from voter education and registration to campaign support and legislative lobbying—all aimed at protecting Teamster interests like job security, benefits, and labor rights.
MV Transportation lays groundwork for strong success in their transition to TransDev
MV transportation members met to discuss their upcoming transition to Transdev. This group is excited to move to a new company and contract, where they can change from the old power dynamic and take a much more active role at their new workplace.
This transition means these members are charting their own path and have a strong voice in the process to succeed.
Paratransit (short for “parallel transit”) is a transportation service designed to accommodate people who cannot use regular fixed-route public transit due to physical, cognitive, or other disabilities. It offers door-to-door or curb-to-curb rides using accessible vans or minibuses. Para-Transit work is simply amazing work done by amazing members. They work hard every day to ensure the most vulnerable members of society are taken care of.
Stay tuned as this unfolds. We encourage every member to speak up and take their place as a contributing member of this transition. Trust each other, trust your Union Representation, and trust your committee. And let’s move forward together.
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Job Opportunities within Teamsters Local 853 – Check Back Frequently – new posting will be added at the top of this page
GILLIG Assembler of Heavy-Duty Transit Buses
Assembler Req. 859 job posting is live and accepting applications again.
Hourly Rate:
$37.84 per hour
You can view the posting here: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/gillig/jobs/6620992
Members with CDL with Passenger Endorsement and/or Air Brake Endorsement (Need all credentials when they apply)
WeDriveU, Inc.
Apply at WeDriveU.com
Pay Ranges:
CDL Passenger and Air Brake Endorsement
$34.89 -$36.22, Current
$36.03 – $37.40, Effective July 1, 2025
CDL Passenger Endorsement without Air Brake Endorsement
$30.91, Current
$31.92, Effective July 1, 2025
Class C
$28.26, Current
$29.17, Effective July 1, 2025
Teamsters Managed healthcare – Kaiser
401K, A $4.00 contribution per hours up to 2080 hrs., and a 4% Match
12 Paid Holidays, 1 Floating Holiday
Hallcon Corporation
Apply at Hallcon.com
Pay Ranges:
CDL Passenger and Air Brake Endorsement
$34.89 -$36.22, Current
$36.03 – $37.40, Effective July 1, 2025
CDL Passenger Endorsement without Air Brake Endorsement
$30.91, Current
$31.92, Effective July 1, 2025
Class C
$28.26, Current
$29.17 Effective July 1, 2025
Teamsters Managed healthcare – Kaiser
401K, A $4.00 contribution per hours up to 2080 hrs., and a 4% Match
12 Paid Holidays, 1 Floating Holiday
Members with a CDL without Passenger Endorsement, with or without Air Brake Endorsement.
Transdev North America – SFMTA Paratransit – San Francisco
Apply at transdevna.com
Scott Hollis HR Manager, 530-276-6593
Pay Ranges:
Starting Pay Rate: $26.15, Current. Effective July 1, 2025, $26.70
Company Benefits at low cost
Paid Holidays
401K Matching
Transdev North America – Eastbay Paratransit – Alameda County
Apply at transdevna.com
Antoinette Harris, Operations Manager, 510-379-6196
Pay Ranges:
Starting Pay Rate:
$26.00, Current. Effective July 1, 2025, $26.65
Teamsters Managed Healthcare - Kaiser
Paid Holidays
401K Matching
Zum School Services – Oakland and Alameda Unified School District
Apply at ridezum.com
Leslie Jordon, Operations Manager, 510-355-2076
Starting Pay Rate:
$31.05 currently, effective August 1, 2025, $32.80
Drivers can be experience rates with a tenure of School Bus Certification. With a School Bus Certificate for the last five years, the starting pay rate is $40.37 currently. Effective August 1, 2025 $42.12.
Non-commercial (Class C) starting rate $26.52 currently, effective August 1, 2025 $26.67.
Paid Training
Five hours Guarantee
401k Matching
Storer Transit Systems – Hayward Unified School District
Apply at Storerbus.com
Christina Mestayer, General Manager, 510-931-1089
Starting Pay Rate:
$30.21 currently, effective July 1, 2025 $30.81
Drivers can be experience rates with a tenure of School Bus Certification. With a School Bus Certificate for the last five years, the starting pay rate is $39.54 currently. Effective July 1, 2025 $40.33.
Non-commercial (Class C) starting rate $26.00 currently, effective July 1 2025 $26.52.
Paid Training
Five and half hour Guarantee
401k Matching
Paid Holidays
First Student – San Jose (School Bus and Charter)
Apply at Firststudentinc.com
Bertha Chavez, Location Manager, 408-421-5847
Starting Pay Rate:
$32.36 currently, effective September 1, 2025 $33.49
Drivers can be experience rates with a tenure of School Bus Certification. With a School Bus Certificate for the last five years, the starting pay rate is $38.00 currently. Effective September 1, 2025 $39.33
Air Brake Premium $2.00 per hour
Paid Training
Six hour Guarantee
401k Matching
Paid Holidays
Opportunities at Canteen
From: Escamilla, Angelica Angelica.Escamilla@compass-usa.com
Sent: Monday, June 2, 2025 4:00 PM
To: Ross, Kathleen kathleen.ross@compass-usa.com; Lyle Funderburk lfunderburk@Teamsters853.org
Subject: Re: [Ext] [External] Job Openings
Hi guys,
Here are the links to open positions within our branch:
Mechanic (i.e. technician)
https://jobs.compassgroupcareers.com/job-invite/1421473/
Order Builder (San Leandro)
https://jobs.compassgroupcareers.com/job-invite/1416789/
Order Builder (Fremont)
https://jobs.compassgroupcareers.com/job-invite/1421813/
www.canteen.com
Angelica Escamilla | Office Manager
m. 510-391-0193 | angelica.escamilla@compass-usa.com
Bay Area Vending and Markets | Compass Group NA
50 Years plus of experiece between two leaders inspires confidence to move aggressively forward
Meet Chief Stewards Tayde Rodriguez and Tony Montano at MV Transportation. Together, they have over 50 years of combined experience in the Paratransit industry.
Last month, we met with Transdev to negotiate a transition agreement as their current employer, MV Transportation, lost their bid with the Valley Transportation Authority(VTA).
What would have been an otherwise challenging time for less seasoned leaders, Tayde and Tony’s voices gave levity to the complex challenges that Paratransit Teamsters Local 853 members have been facing over the last few years. The years of dedication that Stewards like Tayde and Tony have put into rising above and helping out their fellow members is selfless work, and we want to recognize their efforts.
“Now our members are excited about the chance to have a fresh start at our San Jose location,” said Business Agent David Crawford. “The opportunity for leaders like Tayde and Tony to sit across the table with the company and chart their carefully thought-out strategy makes us all successful during challenging times. These stewards are an inspiring example of how experience and leadership help motivate all of our members to be invested, informed, and vocal.”
Transdev Member Rights Document and Contract Update
Transdev is holding back the pre-ratified contract because of language that has been accepted across the country. They want you to give up your right to No Strike and No Lockout language in your contract.
No Strike and No Lockout language is one of the fundamental tools Teamsters use when all other options to get the company to treat you fairly have been exhausted. It is a lynchpin that holds basic Union rights together.
As the bargaining representatives for Ride Plus members, we will continue to press for this crucial language in your contract with the company, and nationally, all eyes are on your group. Please be aware of your rights as explained in the following attachments, and stand strong against this attempt to gut your rights.
Stay tuned for further communications.
Stay tuned for further communications.
Contact me at any time if you want to discuss further at:
Cell: 415-425-3439
Email: tkelley@teamsters853.org
Tracy Kelley
Business Representative and Organizer
Teamsters Local 853
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