Teamsters Local 848

 

 Eric Tate

 

Eric Tate: at the June 27 membership meeting a motion was made, seconded and carried to suspend membership meetings for the months of July, August and September. Have a great summer. Hope you and your families had a good Fourth of July.  If you are a self-pay, your dues must be in this office for April, May and June by June 30th. We do not accept postmarks.

 

Our condolences to: Bob Garcia and his wife of Southern Wine on the passing of their son; to Ana-Liza Martinez of Glendale Bee Line on the loss of her mother; to Jim Boyd of Ralphs on the passing of his mother; and to the family of Russel James Williams of Allied Trucking.

 

Congratulations to Robert Hearns, Jr. of Transit Mix on his retirement and to Dale Griffith, driver at DPI, on his retirement after 32 years.

 

Welcome to the 116 drivers with MV Transportation members in Paramount who ratified their first contract.

 

Ralph Black: we completed the proposal meetings with Ralphs and Unified; the grocery Locals will meet together one more time before commencing negotiations. Goldberg & Solovy, the proposal meeting will be in July, watch for the bulletin. 

 

Louie Diaz: Boeing Transportation:  thank you to the drivers that honored UAW Local 148’s strike!  Mitsubishi Warehouse:  thank you Gerry Ochoa, steward, for helping extend the Helper's agreement for 3 years.  Primary Steel: draft agreement is currently being reviewed by the company.

 

Carol Grey: thank you to our stewards Leticia, Edith, Jackie and Carlos that helped at the school bus rally. You are appreciated. 

 

Walt Johnson: Horizon Lines--we are meeting with the company regarding the new International work. Congrats to Todd B. Ignacio S. and Mike G. on your hire dates.

YRC--the company has agreed to re-bid the terminal in Gardena.  ABF--congrats to Rori Long on retaining her employment with the company.  Heavy Transport--the parties will sign a day-to-day extension on our agreement.

 

Erik Lagafuaina: we are presently in contract negotiations with Catalina Pacific Concrete, Catalina Pacific Services, National Readymix Concrete, National Readymix Services, Bevon Heron, San Pedro Forklift, Ventura Transfer drivers and loaders, and, C and M Transportation boilermakers. Next month we'll begin Praxair Distribution and Standard Concrete. We have got to come together and stand 100% strong in the direction we choose people. Do not let the company see any division among you! 

 

Mike Mansfield: DPI-the drivers’ bid went very well. I’m sorry I was unable to attend.  Vons–the opening letter for the upcoming contract negotiations has been sent to the company. We will keep you informed. No dates have been set as of yet. We convinced the company that an all-location bid was the fair thing to do during this summer bid. This is non-precedent setting and next year’s summer bid will revert back to a location bid as we have done in the past. USF-Corona-the company has hired a new transportation manager. I hope to meet with him soon to get an idea of his philosophies on working conditions for the drivers.

 

Jess Nevarez: Coca-Cola-the new 5 year agreement was ratified on June 16. I want to thank all the committee stewards who helped during the negotiation process. The new contacts will be out soon.  Pepsi-we have dates scheduled for this coming month and will keep you informed as we move forward with negotiation process.  Newport Meats-the contract has been signed by both parties and sent to the printer for copies.  Thank you again for sticking together!  West Pico foods-your shop steward is James Harper, don't hesitate to request his assistance when in need of help or representation. Also, remember I am only a phone call away, please call with any questions you may have.

 

Arlene Praw: ARAMARK Refreshments-I have filed grievances on the change of payroll and on the company not maintaining your uniforms. I will keep you informed.  Farmer Bros.-we are working on your checkoff authorizations with the company. Please make sure that you have paid your dues to the Local Union through June if you are not on checkoff. Remember that all the RSR’s should be keeping track of their sales so we can make sure you are getting what the company said your route was worth.  Liquor sales and drivers-we will be sending out a small bulletin to let you know what is happening in negotiations but the short of it is that negotiations have just started and we probably won’t get into the economics until sometime in August.

 

Tom Tullius: Exel-congrats to Rob Thibeau and Duane Doegers for being selected and agreeing to serve as stewards. I've been in contact with upper management trying to set dates for negotiations. I'll keep you informed.  Sysco-our last meeting with the company went well. With the help of the stewards we were able to settle a host of grievances. PT arbitration is scheduled in mid-July and Monje termination is set for August.  Allied-a nationwide strike over wages promised was averted thanks to the efforts of the NATI Negotiating Committee.  Maritech-the company folded again and the Union drivers are seeking work. Anyone knowing of driving jobs in the harbor or surrounding area please contact your agent or this Local Union and give them the information and we will pass it along to these drivers. Thanks.