Dolores Huerta was more than a labor leader. She was one of the greatest forces in our labor movement, dedicating her life to empowering working people and fighting for those whose voices were too often ignored by the rich and powerful. She was a movement all her own, with her endless courage inspiring countless workers […]
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Press Contact: Erin Borgardt Phone: (619) 300-3789 Email: eborgardt@teamsters481.org (SAN DIEGO, Calif.) – Over 60 Guest Ambassadors at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA) voted to join Teamsters Local 481 in an NLRB election, marking a major victory for workers organizing for a stronger voice on the job. Guest Ambassadors play an important role […]
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Nearly 500 Teamsters secure one of the strongest contracts in their history after a three-day strike, setting a new standard for Sysco workers nationwide (LOS ANGELES, Calif.) Nearly 500 members of Teamsters Locals 630 and 848 have ratified a historic contract with Sysco, securing significant wage increases and protecting longstanding workers’ rights after a three-day […]
Teamsters Joint Council 42’s California endorsements for the November 3, 2026, General Election include candidates and ballot measures throughout Southern California. Our endorsement list includes candidates for statewide offices, U.S. Congress, the California Legislature, county and city government, judicial positions, school boards and local races. With Election Day approaching, we encourage Teamster members and their […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: Christian Castro ccastro@teamstersjc42.org Nearly 500 striking workers demand company honor longstanding agreements and end unnecessary labor dispute (LOS ANGELES, Calif.) Nearly 500 members of Teamsters Locals 630 and 848 remain on strike at Sysco Los Angeles after the multibillion-dollar food distribution company attempted to strip workers […]
Teamsters Joint Council 42 Nevada endorsements for the November 3, 2026, General Election. Our endorsement list includes candidates for statewide offices, U.S. Congress, the Nevada Legislature, county and city government, judicial positions, and school boards. With Election Day approaching, we encourage Teamster members and their families to review our endorsements and make their voices heard […]
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Free tickets are available for the Sept. 25 North Hollywood screening Who Moves America, the new documentary following UPS Teamsters during the historic 2023 contract campaign, comes to Southern California theaters this week. The film follows UPS workers across the country as 340,000 Teamsters prepared for the possibility of a nationwide strike and organized to […]
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For Immediate Release: Thursday, September 17, 2026 Media Contact: Christian Castro ccastro@teamstersjc42.org Teamsters Back UFCW Grocery Pharmacists, Sanction ULP Strike Across Southern California (Southern California) The following is a statement from Victor Mineros, President of Teamsters Joint Council 42, on the Unfair Labor Practice strike called by nearly 800 UFCW grocery pharmacists at Ralphs, Albertsons, […]
Teamsters Joint Council 42 has announced its endorsements for the November 3, 2026, general election, covering races in California, Southern Nevada and Hawaii. The endorsement list includes candidates for statewide, congressional, state legislative and local offices, along with positions on California ballot measures. View the full list of Teamsters Joint Council 42 endorsements. Election Day […]
A New Documentary The story of UPS Teamsters comes to Southern California. Who Moves America, a new documentary directed by Yael Bridge, is coming to theaters across Southern California Sept. 24–27, with special post-screening Q&As featuring the filmmaker, Teamster leaders and members featured in the documentary. The film follows UPS Teamsters across the […]
