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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
WORK 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 […]
State 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 […]
JC7 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 […]
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 […]
