Unyielding Westlake Workers On Strike – four months and counting – these Teamster 853 members personify grit as they stand for justice
The canyon between the haves and the have-nots has never been wider than the time we are living in right now. The super-rich influence many aspects of the lives of everyday workers. What we read, what we buy, how we vote: they have a hand in it all. Luckily, Unions possess one of the strongest […]
Celebrate the holidays now—because when we come back, the gloves are coming off. Teamsters Local 853 is ready to achieve monumental things in 2026.– Steve Beck
Teamsters Local 853 Is Ready for 2026 Because of all of your efforts, Teamsters Local 853 is stronger than ever. In 2026, that strength will be on full display—because the gloves are coming off. The days of “go along to get along” are over. Period. End of story. Over the past three years, our focus […]
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 meetingWhen: Saturday, October 4, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Teamsters Local Union 8537750 Pardee LaneOakland, California 94621Phone: 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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
