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Executive Board Marty Frates .......... Secretary Treasurer Dominic Chiovare .......... President Jim Fried .......... Vice President Ruben Bustillos ......... Recording Secretary Henry Buchanan .......... Trustee Mike Craig .......... Trustee George Sims......... Trustee

Business AgentsFelix MartinezMark Hawkins

Rich Fierro

Michael Garcia .......... Conductor Darryl Deloney .......... Sergeant At Arms

400 Roland Way, Oakland, CA 94621 Phone 510-569-9317July/August/September 2020

Solid Waste & Recycling Express Freight Industrial Trades Package Port Brewery & Soft Drink

By RUBEN BUSTILLOSRecording Secretary/Local 70 News Coordinator

By the time you see this article, our lives should be eased as the shelter-in-place orders become less restrictive. The economy is being opened again so that we can, hopefully, go about our life as we once knew it.

Some of the “new” normal will just become normal. It’ll become second nature to wear a face covering when sick, to protect others and ourselves. Also, we will be more mindful of our cleanliness; washing our hands and using hand sanitizer will be more popular than ever. This is here to stay.

What we hope is NOT going to be the “new” normal is the small round of lay-offs experienced by some our members. As restaurants and food service estab-lishments reopen up for business, our laid-off members should start to return to their jobs. We hope this work will be as robust as it was before the pandemic.

On the other end of the spectrum, some of the industries our members work in have spiked and are experiencing peak work during non-peak season. This is mostly due to the shelter-in-place orders that led to more on-line ordering and deliveries to more households. Hopefully, this will lead to more people getting hired to reduce the excessive hours.

As nobody knows how the pandemic will end, we all are having to adjust our work and private lives. But we can and will get through this pandemic. We are Teamster strong and will persevere.

On behalf of Local 70’s Officers and Officials, I am taking this opportunity to thank each and every member for your hard work and for keeping our local economies functioning during the pandemic. These last few months would not have been possible without the essential workforce that you all are.

Local 70’s Essential Members

Raul Rivas Oakland Unified

Juan Morales7-Up

Paris GomezIron Mountain

Rick BruneSpicers

Manny Vasquez7-Up

Gene ArcinegaNaked Juices

Nick MillerFreshpoint

Jose RamirezIron Mountain

Jim Perkins7-UP

Rodney Beamon M.V. Transportation/Union City

Jessie Zuniga Shippers Transport Express

Art Hopkins Iron Mountain

Ethan Zenda and Gary Ortez Youngs Market

Jaspreet VirckM.V. Transportation/Union City

Jerry HarbinG.S.C. Logistics

Veritiv CorporationStewards Patrick Hickman, Julian Manjarrez,

Business Agent Rich Fierro and I have just com-pleted several sessions with Veritiv. We have concluded 98% of the non-economic issues and have not been able to reach agreement on the economic issues. The parties have agreed to Federal Mediation and are now going through that process hoping to reach agreement.

Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) Steward Raul Rivas, Business Agent Rich Fier-

ro and I have just concluded negotiations with OUSD and the members have ratified their new contract.

This Agreement contains a 3% bonus based on 2018 earnings and a second 3% Bonus based on January 2019 through June 1, 2020 earnings, along with a 5% or $1.28 per hour wage increase effective June 1, 2020. In addition, they’ll get a 2% to 3% longevity increase based on years of service. The company will maintain the current health and welfare plan at no employee cost.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (SGWS)SGWS hhjas recognized Local 70 because of

the our members performing delivering of their products for the past 30 years as Rodgers Trucking Drivers leased to them. Rich Fierro and I have met with SGWS and they have agreed to sign the State Wide Liquor Agreement with Local 70 to and has hired 84 of the Rodgers Drivers has employees. Our hard working Local 70 Drivers at Rodgers made this all possible. Proof that there is always a need for good Drivers.

Bigge CraneSteward Al Lewis and I have concluded nego-

tiations with Bigge and reach a 5-year Agreement that the members unanimously ratified.

The Agreement contains wage increase of $5.50 per hour and an increase in the employer’s pen-sion contribution of $2.50 per hour over 5 years. The agreement also maintains the current health care plan with no cost to the employees through-out the agreement.

DOT ClearinghouseAll companies and commercial drivers will

be party to this new system. Prior DOT records were tracked for a period of three years will now be tracked from January 1, 2020 for five years.

All drivers will be asked to register into this new CLEARINGHOUSE system. We our working on providing steward training on this new system.

Employment Opportunities

The following com-panies are all looking for drivers:

• Pepsi is looking for Route Drivers Class “A”—Class “A” City Drivers and Line Drivers.

• Reddaway and Yellow Freight need 20 Class “A” Drivers each.

• ABF is looking for 3 Class “A” City Drivers. • Oakland Unified School Dist. (OUSD)

needs 2 Class “B” driver. • Mills College needs 1 Class “B” driver. • BLT needs 1 Class “A” driver to start in

Fairfield.• MV Transportation Dumbarton Division

needs 2 Class “B” Drivers (will train).Apply on-line for all of the above listed compa-

nies. Check the Local 70 Website for details.

Organizing Business Agent Rich Fierro is in contact with

consultants for the cannabis industry. Rich has had several calls from those seeking a Labor Peace Agreement. This industry has tremendous mem-ber growth potential.

IBT and Local 70 are looking for XPO, Old Dominion, Saia, and Tesla Car-Haul Driver con-tacts. BA Rich Fierro or Trustees Henry Buchanan, Mike Craig and George Sims are ready to pursue any viable leads. Members who have leads please contact one of the above at (510) 568-5494.

Steward Meetings The next Stewards meeting is at 9:00 am before

the next scheduled Saturday Membership Meeting on Saturday, September 26, 2020.

Political ActionBusiness Agent/Political Coordinator Rich

Fierro will be keeping the membership updated on the 2020 Presidential Race and the results of the IBT Presidential Survey that will determine-who the Teamsters will endorse for President of the United States.

Page B July/August/September 2020

Updates around the local

President’s Report Dominic Chiovare

Unions start with YOU!YOU!Local 70’s next

membership meeting is Saturday, Sept. 26 at

10:00 a.m.

All members are invited and encouraged to attend!

Anthony HaleyUPS Freight

Baljit SinghReyes Coca Cola

Brian Byrd Alam. Cty Industries

Caesar PerezReyes Coca Cola

Jake CandeleriaReyes Coca Cola

Miguel TamayoReyes Coca Cola

Sean TimminsDHL

Aaron PersadRepublic Services

Luis AcevedoCalifornia Waste Solutions

Marcus LewisReyes Coca Cola

Mike AlcalaReyes Coca Cola

Rich Fell Reyes Coca Cola

Matt Jatczak Reyes Coca Cola

Rick AldamaDHL

Rick De JesusCalif Waste Solutions

Victor RobertsRepublic Services

Walter DiazReyes Coca Cola

Jesus SotoShippers

Joel LopezUPS Cartage

Darrell DaloneyUPS Freight

Dave Parkerson DHL

James AcostaReyes Coca Cola

Jeff WedepohlAmador Valley Industries

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Secretary-Treasurer’s Report Marty Frates

Political Action Report The pandemic impacts how we’ll do politics in NovemberBy Rich Fierro, Business Agent/Political Coordinator

As we head into the summer, our nation has been challenged on multiple fronts. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us into social distancing, wearing mandatory face masks and PPE, and con-fronting grocery shortages, and unemployment rates not seen since the great depression.

The killing of George Floyd has rocked our nation and will hopefully force our country to deal with the longstanding and unresolved inequities that exist in society.

Each of these situations reveal why, as Team-sters, we need to be diligent and active this upcoming election season. There are multiple Local, County, and Congressional races where we will be actively interviewing and endorsing candidates. However, the most important race this election cycle will be for the office of Presi-dent of the U.S.

The International Union has not yet official-ly endorsed Joe Biden, but we expect that to happen shortly. During his term in office, Pres-

ident Trump has done everything in his power to diminish the authority of every department, and undermine every law or regulation that

benefits working people. He also has been in lock step with Senate Republicans working to prevent any movement toward helping our brothers and sis-ters who are in failing pension plans.

We are not sure what our field campaign will look like

this election season, as the pandemic has radical-ly affected what would be our normal process. We are going to be heavily focused on voter registration, as that is where the process starts. We are formulating our plans to reach out to our members and will keep everyone posted on plans.

We will also post and distribute our endorse-ments. Our plan is to start endorsements in early summer, and complete the process before fall. If you are interested in becoming more involved, please give me a call at 510-673-0731.

Rising to the top

Vice President’s Report Thank you, Stewards!By Jim Fried

First and foremost I, along with all of the Officers and Officials, would like to thank the stewards for all their hard work during the pan-demic. Most of the industries we represent are considered essential.

One of my jobs as Vice President is to coor-dinate the stewards council meetings and educa-tional sessions. The next stewards council meet-ing on September 26 will be special as we have organized a presentation by IBT historian Karin Jones on the 117 year history of Local 70.

I look forward to working with the new stew-

ards council. The members come from various barns in Local 70 with each steward bringing years of knowledge and a different a perspective to the table.

The stewards council members are: Bob Mar-tinez from DHL, Darryl Deloney from UPS Freight, Nick Radke from Reyes Coca Cola, Chris Boyd from ABF, Thomas Lewis from UPS package and Aaron Prasad from Republic Services.

I thank them all for stepping up for their inter-est in making Local 70 an even stronger union.

On behalf of Local 70’s officers and officials, I would like to thank all of our members for your hard work during these difficult times. So far, 2020 has been a challenging year. Many, if not all, have had to adapt to the “new normal”—whether teaching your children from home, social distancing or just wearing a face covering.

We at the local have had to adapt and pivot as well. This has been a sudden thrust into the 2020s! We have conducted craft meetings via Zoom—UPS, Waste Management and Reyes

Coca Cola, to name a few. We will also be mak-ing history for Local 70 as we will held our first Zoom general membership meeting in June.

Since 1903, the membership of our great local has lived through earthquakes, fires, civil unrest and wars. Through all of this, our membership has kept the rubber to the road. We have and will continue to step up and serve the communities that help keep our jobs secure. Through these times, we will be the cream and rise to the top.

Charles Mallory DHL

Cicely MooreReyes Coca Cola

Humberto Trujillo Tri-CED

Dwayne Demaio Ryerson Steel

Aaron PersadRepublic Services

Ana FigueroaDHL

Andres BeltranAlameda Cty Industries

Angelo AguilarDHL

Mike SmithWaste Management

Noel LopezPleasanton Garbage Services

Pablo MotaBakeMark

Rick De JesusCalif Waste Solutions

Rob DiasLivermore Sanitation

Rob MartinUPS Freight

Tim HeineyReliance Sheet & Strip

Joel LopezUPS Cartage

De DavisDHL

Eric AtkinsonAlameda Cty Industries

John OrtizUPS Cartage

Gary SmithRepublic Services

George De JesusWaste Management

Joel NevarezRepublic Services

Juan GarciaDHL

“...we need to be diligent

and active this upcoming

election season.”

Don’t miss out on important information distributed to members by mail and e-mail. Keep your address, telephone number and e-mail updated in the following ways:▲ By the web: www.teamsterslocal70.org

▲ By E-mail: ibt70@teamsterslocal70.org

▲ In person or U.S. Mail: 400 Roland Way, Oakland, CA 94621

July/August/September 2020Page D LOCAL 70 NEWS

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Trustees Updateby HENRY BUCHANAN, MIKE CRAIG & GEORGE SIMS

Local Union 70, City of Oakland, CAInternational Brotherhood of Teamsters

TRUSTEES REPORTApril 2020

STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIESAs of April 30, 2020

Assets Beginning of period Change End of PeriodUnited Labor - General Fund 1,334,202.20 114,372.31 1,448,574.51Petty Cash 850.00 0.00 850.00Cash in Special Funds 34,972.89 2.87 34,975.76 Land 823,521.00 823,521.00Buildings 3,135,748.18 3,135,748.18Office Furniture/Equipment 86,603.92 (11,536.20) 75,067.72Total Assets $5,415,898.19 (206,129.02) $5,209,769.17Deduct Obligations (list below) (0.48) (6, 787.21) $(6,787.69)Net Assets $5,415,897.71 $(212,916.23) $5,202,981.48

\List of ObligationsObligations (0.48)Payroll Liability (6,787.21)Total List of Obligations $(6,787.69)

Schedule A—Other IncomeSale of Merchandise 120.00General Fund Checking 32.77Other Receipts 147.10Insurance (Benevolent) 60.00Local 2010 Lease 8,629.25

Total Schedule A/Other Income $8,989.12

Schedule B—Other ExpensesSick Benefit Payments 2,240.00Building Maintenance 250.00Bank Error 4,605.00Janitorial Service 1,331.16

Janitorial Supplies 690.80Gardening Service 1,800.00Security System 84.00

Total Sch B/Other Expenses $11,000.96

Schedule C—Other transactionsOffice furniture/equipment: New asset 7,883.80Payroll Liability (6,787.21)

Total Sch C/Other Transactions $1,096.59

CASH RECEIVED Membership Dues $346,963.75 Initiation and Re-initiation Fees 19,715.76 Assessments & Fines 0.00 Non-member fees 486.14 Funds for transmittal 522.00 Other Income (Schedule A) 8,989.12 Total Cash Received $376,676.77

CASH PAID OUT Salaries 74,200.63 Expense allowances 4,850.00 Per Capita Tax 84,873.87 Contributions 78.75 Benefits Paid 38,892.83 Funds for Transmittal 215.00 Refunds - Dues 100.00 Refunds - Init & Reinit 510.00

Refunds - Other 0.00 Office and Administrative 24,535.08 Legal Fees 4,019.95 Arbitration Fees 0.00 Other Professional Fees 5,185.18 Taxes 6,317.38 Meeting and committee expenses 88.00 Auto expenses 3,900.71 Out-of-town travel 2,439.53 Other expenses (Schedule B) 11,000.96 Other transactions (Schedule C) 1,096.59 Total Paid Out $262,304.46

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash $114,372.31

Cash Balance Begin. of Period $1,334,202.20

Cash Balance End of Period $1,448,574.51Trustees George Sims, Henry Buchanan and Mike Craig

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Pandemic impacts Local 70 traditionsFor the past few monthss, the

COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our lives and changed our world for-ever. The shelter-in-place order has affected our mem-bers at Local 70 as we have never seen before. However, our members have been unified, resil-ient, and strong, and we will persevere through this unprec-edented crisis.

Not only has our personal and work lives been impacted, but some of Local 70’s traditions, both new and old, have had to change as a result of the pandemic. I was looking forward to working with the rest of the officers and officials to sell tickets

for the Teamsters’ Day at the Park tailgate at the Coliseum and to meet-ing more members and their families at the game. Unfortunately, that won’t

happen this year.With that said, let

our determination and perseverance get us through these dif-ficult and changing times.

On behalf of the officers and officials, I will take the privilege of thanking all our essential workers. We are proud to repre-sent the women and men—the members

of Local 70. Thank you for helping to keep your community functioning.

— By George Sims

Andrew VelezSpicers Paper

Larry De Los Angeles Shippers Transport Express

Martin Hernandez M.V. Transport/Livermore

Tom Alford M.V. Transport/Livermore

Johan Garcia M.V. Transport/Livermore

Sean BlackPacrail

Norm OstterstetterG.S.C. Logistics

More Local 70 Essential WorkersTeamsters Local 70

2020 MEETING SCHEDULEGeneral Membership MeetingsJuly/August Meetings suspendedSept. 26 Saturday 10 amOct. 22 Thursday 7 pm Nov. 21 Saturday 10 am Dec. 17 Thursday 7 pmSteward Council Meetings Sept. 26 Saturday 9 amSteward Appreciation BreakfastOctober 24 Saturday 9 amSick Benefit Meetings2nd Tuesday of each month 7:00 pmAll meetings are held at Local 70 unless otherwise notified:400 Roland Way, Oakland, CA 94621