Calportland ready-mix teamsters overwhelmingly ratify one-year contract

[T-Link Reporter]

CALPORTLAND READY-MIX TEAMSTERS OVERWHELMINGLY RATIFY ONE-YEAR CONTRACT



Two weeks after going on an unfair labor practice strike, over 350 ready-mix Teamsters at CalPortland have overwhelmingly ratified a new one-year contract with the company. Members of Teamsters Locals 853, 665, 315, and 150 at CalPortland went on strike after the company refused to set timely bargaining dates over a new agreement, threatening union work across multiple counties in Northern California.



In addition to an industry-standard wage increase for Northern California concrete drivers, CalPortland Teamsters also protected their current contract language in totality for 12 months. The company had previously implemented unilateral changes to contract language without the union’s consultation or permission.



“A year ago, this company wouldn’t even commit to hiring our members. But through Teamsters militancy and solidarity, CalPortland Teamsters protected their jobs and won vital wage and health benefits increases,” said Tom Gesualdi, Director of the Teamsters Building Materials and Construction Trade Division. “They have shown what is possible when workers stand together and demand their fair share.”





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