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Skilled Trades Day Spotlight: How Teamsters make CSU Shine!
Today is National Skilled Trades Day, the day on which we recognize and celebrate the critical work that Skilled Trades Teamsters contribute to the CSU and UC year-round. The work
Honoring all workers and our Teamsters victories this May Day
International Workers’ Day, or May Day as it’s more commonly known, is a day to celebrate workers, Unions and labor movement victories like the weekend, overtime pay, job protections, collective bargaining, pension benefits, and protections against injury on the job. May 1 was chosen to celebrate workers in memory of the Haymarket Massacre in Chicago in 1886, and the Union leaders who gave their lives in the fight for the eight-hour workday.
Teamsters to Bargain Over Vaccine Mandate to Safeguard Workers’ Rights
Teamsters Local 2010 has demanded to bargain with CSU and UC regarding their COVID-19 vaccine policies for Fall 2021, in order to ensure that workers’ rights and interests are protected.
Teamsters Urge UC President to Add to COVID-19 Leave Hours
After repeated demands to UC Labor Relations over the last few months, Teamsters Secretary-Treasurer Jason Rabinowitz sent a letter to UC President Michael Drake on Feb. 10 urging an immediate
Sad News of the Passing of a Respected Teamster Sister
It is with great sadness that we relay the passing of one of our Union sisters at UCSF. Teamster Maritza Telleria, a respected 20-year employee in the HIMS department, died of COVID-19 on Jan. 29.
Teamsters at CSU Negotiate 256 Paid Hours for Non-Work Related COVID-19 Leave
Our Teamsters Bargaining Team for CSU workers have negotiated another round of leave benefits for members in order to maintain jobs and livelihoods. Teamsters working at CSU campuses throughout California will now have access to 256 additional paid leave hours through Dec. 31, 2021. The leave may be applied to qualifying leaves retroactively to Jan. 1, 2021.
Teamsters Oppose UC Pres. Drake’s Curtailment / Furlough Program
Our Union continues to fight UC President Drake’s “emergency” curtailment/furlough program and filed an Unfair Labor Practice charge with the Public Employment Relations Board due to President Drake “direct-dealing” with
Teamsters Fighting UCOP’s Extended ‘Curtailment’ Plans
Teamsters have taken numerous actions recently to speak out against UC President Michael Drake’s proposal to increase “curtailments” and further cut worker pay rather than employ strategies that minimize the
COVID-19 Related Leave Expiration Date Extended
The University continues to reject our Union’s demands for more COVID Administrative Leave Time. In a partial victory, the UC agreed to extend the date that workers must use the
New and Updated UC COVID-Related Leave Policies Benefit Teamsters Members
The UC Office of the President quietly updated multiple documents relating to COVID-19 leaves without informing employees or reflecting updated dates on their website. Teamsters 2010 continuously demanded changes to UC policies that severely restricted our members’ ability to care for loved ones during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic.
Teamsters Action Saves More Jobs
Layoffs were rescinded for three CSU Fullerton workers, as well as the most senior locksmith at CSU Sonoma due to Union Stewards and Representatives enforcing our Union contract this past
Teamsters Stop Two Layoffs at SFSU
Our Fight to Protect Our Jobs Continues Teamsters Stewards and our Union representative worked together to file grievances due to the CSU not following our Union contract regarding layoff order
Cal/OSHA Investigating April UCLA Worker Death Due to COVID-19
Cal/OSHA investigator (in gray plaid shirt wearing a respirator) and Laura Newman, Teamsters Shop Steward for UCLA Skilled Trades unit members (in blue shirt and Los Angeles hat) looking at
Teamsters Continue Fight Against CSU Layoffs
Pink slips issued at three campuses due to ‘lack of work’ Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, Teamsters Local 2010 has been fighting hard to protect our jobs from layoff or other
Teamsters Keep Up Pressure Across the State, UCLA Commits to no Layoffs Thru Jan 2021
Teamsters Keep Up Pressure Across the State UCLA Commits To No Layoffs Thru Jan. 2021 Teamsters have been busy fighting layoffs on multiple fronts since early in the coronavirus crisis.
Update on Fight Against Layoffs
Update on Teamsters Fight Against Layoffs Teamsters have been busy fighting layoffs on multiple fronts lately. Members are committed to making the UC keep workers whole through retention of jobs,
Teamsters Win CSU Contract Extension That Protects Pay Rates & Benefits
Teamsters Win Contract Extension that Protects Pay Rates and Benefits Look for Voting Instructions to Come Soon Our Teamsters 2010 Bargaining Team has reached a Tentative Agreement with the CSU
Wed. Lunch Time Rallies Against UC Layoffs
Rally Against Layoffs! They say cut back! We say fight back! UC workers: Let’s join together with our Union sisters and brothers in the fight against layoffs and/or wage reductions
Tell UC & CSU Through Social Media ‘We Are All Essential!’
Let’s tell UC & CSU how a layoff would affect our lives, our families and our community. Our lives have already been upended by the COVID-19 virus. We can’t survive
Teamsters Taking Action to Pressure Fed, University to Protect Our Jobs
Teamsters Local 2010 is taking a number of critical actions to protect UC and CSU workers’ jobs and livelihood as the COVID-19 pandemic is negatively affecting the state budget. By
Teamsters Demand No Layoffs in Light of Fall Online Instruction Announcement
“As a public institution and one of the largest employers in the state, CSU must continue to create and support good jobs in our communities in order to help speed
Teamsters Pressure Wins Paid Leave for Pregnant, Medically Vulnerable Workers
After weeks of Teamster pressure, the University updated the Covid-19 related leaves guidance to allow pay continuation through June 30, 2020 for pregnant and other staff particularly vulnerable to Covid-19
Sen. Elizabeth Warren to Join Public Services Town Hall May 7
Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Susan Wild (Pennsylvania-7) will join Teamsters President James P. Hoffa and Public Services Division members May 7 for an online Town Hall at 12 noon
Teamsters Establish Fund to Assist Family of Member Who Died Due to COVID-19
Teamsters Local 2010 has established a Memorial Fund to assist the family of member Emmanuel Gomez, who died from COVID-19 on April 24. The Teamsters Union will donate more than
Teamsters Demand Proper Protection for All Workers After UCLA Worker Death
Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) can make a life or death difference when it comes to exposure to COVID-19. That’s the message we want UCLA Health to hear this International
Union Power: Teamsters Work with CSU To Secure More Job Protections
We are happy to announce that after weeks of requests and frequent meetings with CSU administration, CSU agreed (1) to extend paid administrative leave to protect workers’ jobs through June
This Workers Memorial Day We Mourn One of Our Own
Today is Workers Memorial Day, a day to remember those who have suffered injuries and died on the job. Teamsters Local 2010 is deeply saddened to announce that one of
Our Union Works! UC Workers to Continue to Receive Paid Leave
In our meeting with UC Office of the President (UCOP) today, Teamsters 2010 Leadership received positive clarification on two important issues concerning the UC’s approach to layoff and Administrative Time
Win for Workers as UC Agrees to No Layoffs Thru Fiscal Year
Dear Teamsters, I am pleased to let you know that we have achieved an important win for UC workers: For weeks, Teamsters have worked to pressure the University, including a
A message from Secretary-Treasurer Jason Rabinowitz
Greetings Teamsters, As our national COVID-19 crisis deepens, Teamsters Local 2010 members continue to work hard performing essential services keeping UC and CSU running to serve California. Meanwhile, our Union
LA Unions Food Distribution
COVID-19 has devastated our most vulnerable communities. To help union members in need, we are holding the biggest food bank in our history. Click here to register. About this Event:
A message to our CSU Teamsters from Secretary-Treasurer Jason Rabinowitz
Greetings CSU Teamsters, In the face of our national crisis, the 1.4 Million Teamsters across the country have been working tirelessly performing essential services keeping America safe, the stores filled
A message to our UC Teamsters from Secretary-Treasurer Jason Rabinowitz
Greetings Teamsters, In the face of our national crisis, the 1.4 Million Teamsters across the country have been working tirelessly, performing essential services keeping America safe, the stores filled with
Teamsters Press for Safety, Job & Pay Protection for CSU Workers
Teamsters Local 2010 has been working around the clock to make sure that workers’ safety, jobs, pay and benefits are protected for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Teamsters
Teamsters Press for Safety, Job & Pay Protection for UC Workers
Teamsters Local 2010 has been working around the clock to make sure that workers’ safety, jobs, pay and benefits are protected for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Teamsters
CSU Agrees to Pay Workers for This Week; Teamsters Reiterate Demand to be Paid for Duration of Crisis
We are pleased to announce that after repeated demands from Teamsters 2010, the CSU late this afternoon confirmed that they will pay all workers who cannot work due to the
COVID-19 Update: UC Agrees to 128 Hours Paid Admin Leave for Workers
We are pleased to announce that after demands by Teamsters Local 2010, University of California President Janet Napolitano issued a statewide executive order extending 128 hours of paid administrative leave
Teamsters Propose 14 Days Paid Admin Leave for ALL CSU Workers with Kids in Closed School Districts
Our Union has proposed a minimum of 14 days paid administrative time off for all CSU workers who have children in schools that have closed and who do not have
UCB, UCR Agree to 14 Days Paid Leave; Teamsters Renew Demand for ALL Locations
We are pleased to announce that UC Berkeley and UC Riverside have agreed to extend 14 days of paid administrative leave to workers in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. UC
COVID-19 Update: Teamsters Call on UC to Provide Leave to Working Parents During School Closures
In light of school closures throughout the state, Teamsters Local 2010 has reiterated its demand that the University of California provide Paid Administrative Leave to parents affected by school or
Teamsters to CSU: Put Worker Health & Safety First
In response to growing concerns about the spread of the Coronavirus, CSU Chancellor Timothy White sent out a memo March 10 giving guidelines to campus presidents and vice chancellors on
Teamsters to UC: Put Worker Health & Safety First
In response to growing concerns about the spread of the Coronavirus, the University of California notified Teamsters of a number of temporary emergency actions related to Paid Leave and
Member Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
Greetings Teamsters, We’re reaching out to members again to forward the most recent information and directives regarding the coronavirus, COVID-19. We want to remind our members not to speak to
Important information regarding COVID-19 coronavirus protocol at the University of California, from Peter Chester, executive director of UC Labor Relations:
Dear Union Colleagues: Yesterday evening the University issued a guidance document for UC Locations including medical centers, campuses and LBL concerning COVID-19 (link below). This guidance document provides information and