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. […]
Another fun time at the JC7 annual ball game
The 2025 JC7 Ballgame was another success this year. A 100% ticket sellout event. It was a perfect day, blue skys and great temperatures. […]
Matagrano Votes Overwhelmingly to Ratify New 4-Year Contract
Congratulations to all of the members at Matagrano, a family-owned distributor of Anheuser-Busch products. This group of 220 Teamster 853 members secured the best […]
California Teamsters Hispanic Caucus Scholarships Available
CALIFORNIA TEAMSTERS HISPANIC CAUCUS WILL AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO … Deserving High School Seniors Graduating this year, Who are: A Daughter or Son of an active […]
Business Agent training focuses on involving more and more members to strengthen our Union
Teamsters Local 853 held a mandatory half-day training for all Business Agents. A shout out to IBT Strategic Campaign Coordinator and Teamster 853 Member, […]
The final chapter closes on ULP charges against Premier Recycling
When an organized group wins a ruling of Unfair Labor Practices(ULP) as the members at Premier Recycling did, by federal law, the company must […]
Ferguson HVAC Teamsters ratify contract at 100%
The members at Ferguson HVAC had something to celebrate last week as they finished contract negotiations with significant wage increases, significant pension increases, better […]
Teamsters Local 853 welcomes Center for Community Advocacy to our Teamster 853 Family
One of the incredible things about Teamsters Local 853 is its diversity. We have over 300 different companies that we contract with. There are […]
Advocates at Latinas Contra Cancer Join Teamsters Local 853
Workers who guide women battling cancer have won a significant victory for themselves. On April 17th, fifteen employees at Latinas Contra Cancer (Latinas Against […]
Steve Beck, Teamsters 853 Pricipal officer addressed Teamsters from across the country about the challenges facing the liquor industry
During the Unity Conference, Steve Beck, Principal Officer of Local 853 and IBT representative, addressed Teamsters from across the country about the challenges facing […]
Bus Drivers at Zum School Services-Alameda, Join Teamsters Local 853
Bus drivers at Zum School Services in Alameda—previously a non-union group—have officially joined the Teamster family through their unionized counterparts at Zum in Oakland. […]
UNFI Ratified historic contract with Union healthcare and pension!!! Just weeks after collecting 1.3 Million in back Pay.
Drivers at UNFI Gilroy have just secured a historic contract with the company. And just weeks after forty-two(42) UNFI Teamster members secured 1.3 million […]
Yellow Freight Bankruptcy Update – March 4th, 2025
Yellow Freight Teamsters Members, here is the latest update published by the IBT regarding the bankruptcy.
US Foods Drivers End Strike – Secures Industry Leading Contract for Food Service industry
Teamsters Local 853 is excited to announce the end of the US Foods strike in Livermore, where a proposal was just voted on and […]
THESE 177 NEW TEAMSTERS AT US FOODS ARE ON STRIKE, CAN YOU SUPPORT THEM?
Deciding to go on Strike is somewhat like going to war and should never be taken lightly. Every exhaustible position must be tried between […]
Teamsters Local 912, now 853, was the center of the Universe in the 1980s during the Watsonville Strike – watch the Movie, March 8th
Sisters and Brothers, During a time when Ronald Reagan broke the back of the Air Traffic Controllers, Union work and protections was heavily debated. […]
Genesis Logistics Members stand Unified as contract vote comes in at a perfect 100%
Teamsters at Genesis Logistics have just ratified their new three-year contract. These warehouse workers and drivers have the task of keeping all of the […]
What Does the Union Do For Me Anyway?
These are drivers from Mosaic Global Transportation and inter-campus drivers from Meta. Due to the way the corporation has set up its business to […]
Yellow Freight Bankruptcy Update – February 11th, 2025
Yellow Freight Teamsters Members, here is the latest update published by the IBT regarding the bankruptcy.
VISTAR DRIVERS, Welcome to Teamsters Local 853
VISTAR Brothers,My name is Steve Beck, I am the secretary-treasurer and Principal Officer at Teamsters Local 853. I am responsible for leading Teamsters Local […]
Yellow Freight Bankruptcy Update – January 29th, 2025
Yellow Freight Teamsters Members, here is the latest update published by the IBT regarding the bankruptcy.
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 hourYou 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.comPay Ranges:CDL Passenger and Air Brake Endorsement$34.89 -$36.22, […]
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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 […]
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These TransDev/Ride Plus Workers In Redwood City are having the rug pulled out from under them during negotiations
On April 24, employees of TransDev/Ride Plus in Redwood City voted to join Teamsters Local 853 and pre-ratified a contract that includes the same “No Strike – No Lockout” provisions found in agreements with TransDev workers nationwide. This language is standard across the country and appears in contracts covering thousands of TransDev employees. It serves […]
Read MoreTransdev 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 […]
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Another fun time at the JC7 annual ball game
The 2025 JC7 Ballgame was another success this year. A 100% ticket sellout event. It was a perfect day, blue skys and great temperatures. “This is a great event every year for Teamsters Local 853” said Steve Beck, Teamsters 853 Secretary-Treasurer and Principal Officer. “When we get together with our larger JC7 family like this, […]
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Matagrano Votes Overwhelmingly to Ratify New 4-Year Contract
Congratulations to all of the members at Matagrano, a family-owned distributor of Anheuser-Busch products. This group of 220 Teamster 853 members secured the best wage increase to date, added to their pension, and kept their strong, good medical. The vote was overwhelmingly in favor. Members at Matagrano serve a large distribution area that covers San […]
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Raffle to attend the 2025 Teamsters Women’s Conference in Toronto
The Teamsters Women’s Conference is an annual event organized by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) to empower, educate, and unite women across the union. It serves as a platform for Teamster women to connect, share experiences, and develop leadership skills that strengthen their roles within the labor movement. Purpose and Goals The conference aims […]
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California Teamsters Hispanic Caucus Scholarships Available
CALIFORNIA TEAMSTERS HISPANIC CAUCUS WILL AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO … Deserving High School Seniors Graduating this year, Who are: A Daughter or Son of an active Teamster whose dues are current with his/her Local Union; And are Attending or have been accepted by an accredited University, College or Trade School. Applicants must properly provide: MAIL THE COMPLETED APPLICATION […]
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Business Agent training focuses on involving more and more members to strengthen our Union
Teamsters Local 853 held a mandatory half-day training for all Business Agents. A shout out to IBT Strategic Campaign Coordinator and Teamster 853 Member, Nupur Modi-Parekh. Nupur took the agents through a step-by-step process on how to get more members involved with their union during both crucial times, like contract negotiations preparation, and in everyday […]
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The final chapter closes on ULP charges against Premier Recycling
When an organized group wins a ruling of Unfair Labor Practices(ULP) as the members at Premier Recycling did, by federal law, the company must post and read aloud the below posting at every employment location and during every shift and leave posted for 60 days. This is the procedure that was followed last week as […]
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Drivers at Transdev – Ride Plus Microtransit unanimously ratify first contract!!!
Big congratulations to the drivers at Transdev – Ride Plus Microtransit for SamTrans. Last week, they unanimously voted on their first contract after winning their organizing campaign. They received significant pay increases, 401 (k) matching, and improved healthcare. And of course, the most important part, the structure of a union contract, which will protect them […]
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Ferguson HVAC Teamsters ratify contract at 100%
The members at Ferguson HVAC had something to celebrate last week as they finished contract negotiations with significant wage increases, significant pension increases, better drive-cam language, and a shortened probationary period and progression for new hires. What more could you ask for: wages for today, pension for tomorrow, and privacy protection language. “We identified our […]
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Teamsters Local 853 welcomes Center for Community Advocacy to our Teamster 853 Family
One of the incredible things about Teamsters Local 853 is its diversity. We have over 300 different companies that we contract with. There are drivers, warehouse workers, line workers, food services, farming, health care, zookeepers, and the list goes on. This mix, very much like our country, is a melting pot of so many different […]
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Advocates at Latinas Contra Cancer Join Teamsters Local 853
Workers who guide women battling cancer have won a significant victory for themselves. On April 17th, fifteen employees at Latinas Contra Cancer (Latinas Against Cancer) voted to become Teamsters. In a card check election overseen by Jean Cohen from the South Bay Labor Council & Maria Noel Fernandez from Working Partnerships USA it was determined […]
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Steve Beck, Teamsters 853 Pricipal officer addressed Teamsters from across the country about the challenges facing the liquor industry
During the Unity Conference, Steve Beck, Principal Officer of Local 853 and IBT representative, addressed Teamsters from across the country about the challenges facing the liquor industry. Southern Glazers, RNDC, and Breakthru are currently dealing with issues stemming from Reyes Beer Company, which has taken several liquor brands away from union companies. Steve Beck emphasized […]
Read MoreWORK CHANGE: WeDriveU-Applied Materials to ABM
Frequently Asked Questions: Why is this happening: ABM has been awarded the new contract to provide service to Applied Materials. They have already had a meet-and-greet at Applied Materials campus with many of you. This change is not a reflection of the quality of service, this is about cost. This is not a reflection on […]
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Bus Drivers at Zum School Services-Alameda, Join Teamsters Local 853
Bus drivers at Zum School Services in Alameda—previously a non-union group—have officially joined the Teamster family through their unionized counterparts at Zum in Oakland. This group of 44 current drivers, along with 18 soon-to-be new hires, will now enjoy the benefits of higher wages, lower healthcare costs, strong representation, and a solid grievance process. Thanks […]
Read MoreState of our Union Two Years In
Sisters and Brothers,It has been a little over two years since you elected our administration, and we are happy to report to you that the state of our Union is Strong. “because of you” [Steve, this might be a good place to write your personal message, etc etc] So, let’s get to it and give […]
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UNFI Ratified historic contract with Union healthcare and pension!!! Just weeks after collecting 1.3 Million in back Pay.
Drivers at UNFI Gilroy have just secured a historic contract with the company. And just weeks after forty-two(42) UNFI Teamster members secured 1.3 million dollars of back pay that was owed to them due to a wage calculation error. This was a very strong second contract win for the members at UNFI. Not only increasing […]
Read MoreJC7 Locals Rally Around Striking Teamsters Who Went on to Secure an Industry-Leading Contract
Deciding to go on Strike is akin to going to war and should never be taken lightly. Before reaching this point, workers must exhaust every possible option to resolve disputes. So when Teamsters 853 members were asked, “Have you explored every possible avenue to secure a fair contract?” and they answered “YES,” yet still faced an […]
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Yellow Freight Bankruptcy Update – March 4th, 2025
Yellow Freight Teamsters Members, here is the latest update published by the IBT regarding the bankruptcy.
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US Foods Drivers End Strike – Secures Industry Leading Contract for Food Service industry
Teamsters Local 853 is excited to announce the end of the US Foods strike in Livermore, where a proposal was just voted on and has been ratified by the membership. Point blank, this was an incredible, industry-leading contract that secured significant wage gains, badly needed health care relief and safety language that allowed the drivers […]
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Local 853 Costco Members Ratify Best Contract Yet
On Friday, March 7, Local 853 Costco Teamsters and Costco Teamsters across the country ratified a new three-year contract. The agreement includes wage increases, a twenty-two percent pension increase, premium increases, improved vacation, and, critically, a provision to make it easier to organize non-union employees for enhanced power at the bargaining table. The approval of […]
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THESE 177 NEW TEAMSTERS AT US FOODS ARE ON STRIKE, CAN YOU SUPPORT THEM?
Deciding to go on Strike is somewhat like going to war and should never be taken lightly. Every exhaustible position must be tried between the opposing parties before they reach this boiling point. So when these Teamster members were asked, “Have you explored every possible avenue to secure a fair contract?” and they answered “YES,” […]
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Teamsters Local 912, now 853, was the center of the Universe in the 1980s during the Watsonville Strike – watch the Movie, March 8th
Sisters and Brothers, During a time when Ronald Reagan broke the back of the Air Traffic Controllers, Union work and protections was heavily debated. It was during this time that these Teamsters went on Strike for eighteen(18) months as a beacon of solidarity and justice for the workers who make all the money for the […]
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Genesis Logistics Members stand Unified as contract vote comes in at a perfect 100%
Teamsters at Genesis Logistics have just ratified their new three-year contract. These warehouse workers and drivers have the task of keeping all of the Seven-Eleven convenience stores in the Bay Area stocked. The warehouse picks, preps, and loads, and drivers deliver all the goods to stores as far north as Yuba City, east to Sacramento, […]
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What Does the Union Do For Me Anyway?
These are drivers from Mosaic Global Transportation and inter-campus drivers from Meta. Due to the way the corporation has set up its business to maximize profits at workers’ expense, Meta and other companies rehire different driver companies roughly every year. If these members did not have a union contract with language to keep their standing […]
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Yellow Freight Bankruptcy Update – February 11th, 2025
Yellow Freight Teamsters Members, here is the latest update published by the IBT regarding the bankruptcy.
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VISTAR DRIVERS, Welcome to Teamsters Local 853
VISTAR Brothers,My name is Steve Beck, I am the secretary-treasurer and Principal Officer at Teamsters Local 853. I am responsible for leading Teamsters Local 853. Congratulations on the vote you recently took to become a Teamster. I want to welcome you into our Teamster family formally. I have already heard about and witnessed the unity […]
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Yellow Freight Bankruptcy Update – January 29th, 2025
Yellow Freight Teamsters Members, here is the latest update published by the IBT regarding the bankruptcy.
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Teamsters at Bimbo Bakeries, Castroville, in negotiatins for their next contract
Pictured here are just a few of the outstanding Teamsters 853 from Bimbo Bakeries Castroville. Led by Chief Steward Louis, this group is coordinating the charge in their current contract fight. “I am very proud of this group and all of our members at Bimbo. They are refusing to accept anything other than what they […]
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VISTAR Drivers Vote Overwhelmingly to Join Teamsters Local 853
To all Teamster 853 members, Please join us in welcoming our newest members, who just today voted to join our ranks. These 29 drivers at VISTAR voted to join Teamsters Local 853, and were solid from start to finish. We are looking forward to getting them the wages, benefits, and job protections they have earned […]
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Suspected Faulty Computers Shortchange Teamster Commissions at the Coliseum in Oakland
Seven Teamsters working for The Mandate Company who run concessions at the Oakland Coliseum recently disputed their wage calculations. The source of the error seems to originate from Aramark equipment. Aramark contracts with The Mandate Company and provides hand-held concession computers for these members. These seven members determined that the end-of-shift sales figures had been […]
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Genesis Logistics contract negotiations
Teamsters at Genesis Logistics are hard at work hammering out their new contract. These warehouse workers and drivers have the task of keeping all of the Seven-Eleven convenience stores in the Bay Area stocked. The warehouse picks, preps, and loads, and drivers deliver all the goods to stores as far north as Yuba City, east […]
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Small battle, big win for 853 Members at DHL PAO, Sunnyvale
DHL Steward Darren and Business Agent James Long used a grievance along with a potential Unfair Labor Practice charge for bad faith bargaining to stop DHL Sunnyvale from enacting a semi-annual bid that the members did not agree to! After a review and further back and forth between Local 853 and the company, DHL was required […]
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First Transit Stanford Members Stand Unified in Contract Meeting
First Transit Stanford Members met at the San Jose Hall to discuss the current contract negotiations. We discussed a variety of topics, including wage, pension, and vacation increases. We also had a deep discussion on Strike prep, grievance procedures, and the role of a shop steward. Most pressing was the importance of unity among the rank-and-file […]
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Martin Luther King Jr.: Champion of Labor Unions and Equality for All
853 Sisters and Brothers, On this MLK day, we would like to remind you of the ties between King’s efforts and the success of the Labor Movement in the 50s and 60s. We felt it important we understand the history of a man whose efforts built a foundation that we all now stand on. Labor […]
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Yellow Freight Bankruptcy Update – January 8th, 2025
Yellow Freight Teamsters Members, here is the latest update published by the IBT regarding the bankruptcy.
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Yellow Freight Bankruptcy Update – December 18th, 2024
Yellow Freight Teamsters Members, here is the latest update published by the IBT regarding the bankruptcy.
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A well earned Holiday Gift – Premier Recycling Inks first contract at 100% Ratification
Courage, integrity, tenacity, grit, justice, fairness….These are all words that come to mind when speaking about the drivers at Premier Recycling, who, in 2022, voted for union representation. They courageously stood up for their rights in the face of a very combative employer. So today is a very special day. We are proud to report […]
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[application] – Teamsters Scholarship for 2025
Sisters and Brothers, If you have a child or dependent moving on to higher education this year, please consider applying for this scholarship. Details can be found here: https://teamster.org/scholarships/
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[application] – James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship for 2025
Sisters and Brothers, If you have an eligible child or dependent, take advantage of this opportunity to lessen the financial burden of higher education. Details on the application can be found here: https://www.jrhmsf.org/
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Teamsters scholarships for 2025 – There is no better time to work on scholarships than the holiday break
Sisters and Brothers, Every year, the Teamsters offer several scholarship opportunities for children and dependents of Teamster members who are in good standing. Last year, Teamster 853 members were awarded several scholarships. It’s a very good opportunity to reduce the financial burden of sending our children to higher education. So, this holiday, we would like […]
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Yellow Freight Bankruptcy Update – November 25th, 2024
Yellow Freight Teamsters Members, here is the latest update published by the IBT regarding the bankruptcy.
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Second Harvest members crush new contract. 100% Ratification with significant gains across many areas.
Sometimes you just get it right. A non-for-profit whose sole purpose is to provide for underprivileged communities. Teamster workers who put in the time and work to enable that company to succeed and thrive in its mission. It wasn’t exactly that way at the beginning of negotiations for this contract; however, after many, many, many […]
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Kelly Spicers overwhelmingly approves new three year contract with best increase in wages they have ever received
Congratulations to the Teamster 853 Members at Kelly Spicers, who ratified a new three-year contract. The contract included the best increases in wages ever received over the three years, a good increase in pension, improved sick leave, “shift premium” and “specialty skills” increases, and maintenance in health benefits. Pictured are Stewards Oscar Perlia and Francisco […]
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Yellow Freight Bankruptcy Update – October 29th, 2024
Yellow Freight Teamsters Members, here is the latest update published by the IBT regarding the bankruptcy. Please download the original document to review here.
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Teamsters Local 853 secures 1.3 Million dollars in back pay for UNFI Drivers
After three years of battling for our members at UNFI, Teamsters Local 853 secured an incredible win for its members. Due to a contract violation over wage rates, Business Agent and Vice President Ray Torres enforced the merits of the agreement, arguing that significant back pay was due to these members. The company did not […]
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What a weekend it was for Teamsters 853 Members as we celebrated member appreciation in Oakland and San Jose
This past weekend, Teamsters Local 853 celebrated the heart and the power of our Union, you, our members. On Saturday and Sunday, we united to celebrate and culminate a year of success. We have achieved the strongest and most lucrative contracts in many years, largely because of the hard work that all of you, our […]
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We shouldn’t forget how many Teamsters were on the front line during the pandemic, like these members at Bimbo Bakery
Pictured here are the hard-working Teamsters members of Bimbo Bakeries In Sunnyvale. While this building may not have the numbers or get all of the glory that larger buildings get, they provide an essential service to the community. It is often forgotten that during the pandemic, these dedicated members were out on the front lines, […]
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