Northgate Ready Mix Drivers Join Teamsters for Better Wages and Stability
Editorial StaffThe Facts -
- Northgate Ready Mix drivers join Teamsters for better wages and stability.
- The drivers were inspired by strong Teamsters contracts in the Bay Area.
- Teamsters represent over 1.3 million workers across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.
Northgate Ready Mix Drivers Join Forces with Teamsters Union
Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: lmelentijevic@teamster.org
In a significant move towards securing improved working conditions, the ready mix drivers at Northgate Ready Mix, associated with CRH, have officially aligned with the Teamsters. This monumental decision follows a successful card check election in Santa Rosa and Sonoma, adding them to Teamsters Local 665. This step aims to secure better pay, comprehensive health care, and job security for drivers at one of the major concrete suppliers in the Bay Area.
“Ready mix drivers deserve to be fairly compensated for the skilled and demanding work they perform,” emphasized Tony Delorio, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 665. “The Teamsters set the industry standard for ready mix drivers across the country, and we look forward to bargaining a strong contract that improves the lives of our newest members.”
The decision to join the union was significantly influenced by the advantages observed in other Teamsters contracts within the Bay Area. With a collective strength of 25 drivers, the choice underscores a growing belief that Teamsters contracts ensure optimum standards for wages, benefits, and job protection within the industry.
“We do the exact same work as unionized ready mix drivers, yet Northgate gets away with giving us less than we deserve. It made us realize that to get the health care and benefits we need, we have to fight,” said Wade Ayers, a Northgate Ready Mix driver. “Now that we are Teamsters, we finally have the tools and support to win the contract we have earned.”
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, established in 1903, now represents over 1.3 million workers across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. For further details, visit Teamster.org. Stay updated by following them on X at @Teamsters and on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters.
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