LOCAL UNION NEWS

By Marcus Ford and Jorge Gomez Trustees of Teamsters Local 396 and longtime sanitation workers Before most Southern Californians wake up each morning, sanitation workers are already on the job. Long before the first cup of coffee is poured or children leave for school, thousands of drivers, mechanics, welders, and sorters, in the Southern California sanitation industry are navigating busy streets, operating heavy equipment, and performing one of the most dangerous jobs in

Covina, California - Teamsters Local 396 members employed by Genesis Logistics in Santa Fe Springs and San Diego have overwhelmingly ratified a new collective bargaining agreement that delivers significant wage increases, improved benefits, and stronger contract language for workers who deliver products to 7-Eleven stores throughout Southern California. The new agreement reflects the priorities identified by members and was secured through the hard work and determination o

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — Workers at the Republic Services Huntington Beach Transfer Station who organized with Teamsters Local 396 last year have overwhelmingly ratified a strong first union contract that delivers significant wage increases, pension contributions, and improved job security protections. The agreement marks a major victory for workers at the facility and reflects the growing momentum of workers standing together to win better wages, benefits, and protections

Dear Teamsters Local 396 Members, On behalf of our entire leadership team, thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 UPS Teamsters Retirement Seminar. Your participation made this event a success and reflects the strength and solidarity that defines our union. We hope you found the information helpful as you plan for retirement and the next chapter of your lives. Whether you're just starting to think about retirement or are already nearing the finish line, our goal is

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LOS ANGELES, CA – Today, Teamsters Local 396 officially launched its 2026 Sanitation Contract Campaign under the banner “Our Time is...

Teamsters Local 396 proudly congratulates our Political Director, Sam Cornejo, on his election by acclamation as Vice President of the...

Teamsters Local 396 proudly congratulates our Secretary-Treasurer and Western Region Vice President, Victor Mineros, on his appointment...

Teamsters Local 396 proudly announces that Victor Mineros, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 396, was officially sworn in today as...

Teamsters Local 396 announces the retirement of Vice President Javier Bonales after decades of dedicated service to our union and its...