Working Teamsters = Teamster Organizers

Warehousing…The Future of Organizing

at Teamsters Local 386

In Stanislaus and Merced County the organizing opportunities are limitless. There are literally dozens of Warehouse and Logistic Companies all within the jurisdiction of our Teamsters Local.

Kohl’s, CVS, Savemart, DOT Transportation and Sysco just to name a few; all without a Union to represent their employees. Hundred of potential members.

Why is it so important to working Teamsters to be a part of our organizing team? Because the Best Way to Protect our Working Conditions Is To Make Sure Everyone else Has The Same Working Conditions!!

· Join Teamsters Local 386 Mighty Army of Organizers.

· Help us build Teamsters Local 386 into a Warehouse –Powerhouse!

Organizing new members is one of the top priorities of the new leadership slate. Gaylord & Jeff propose dedicating resources of time and money into building a volunteer army of highly trained rank & file organizers with the goal of adding 750 new members each year. It won’t be easy, but with the right people we know we can get it done.

Volunteer – Help Gaylord & Jeff Build Teamsters Local 386 into the Warehouse Powerhouse we know we can be!

Call Gaylord at 209 596-6506 or 209 526-2755 ext 18

What is a Steward Council? Why should I be a member?

Stewards are the backbone and heart of our Union. The Council is the organization for Stewards to learn new information, keep up to date on the activities of the Union, share member concerns, and work out solutions to workplace problems. It's a great place to build the Union and meet fun people. There are interesting guest speakers, trainings, and camaraderie!

So why not?

The New Leadership Slate is dedicated to making General Teamsters Local 386 a model Teamster Local.

Vote New Leadership Ship Slate.

Be a Steward!

Be a Leader!

Make Good Things Happen!

Special thanks to all the folks that have been helping us with the campaign.

It's not about me and Jeff. It's about doing the right thing for the membership.

As of August 13, 2009, we have 3237 members. That's a lot of families.

The responsibility is awe inspiring.

It takes dedication, integrity and experience to run a Teamster local.

Make sure when you mark your ballot in October...you are voting for the most qualified candidates.

Remember...it's your livelihood...it's not a joke!

Organizing ~ The Lifeblood of the Labor Movement

Using the Teamster Model

Is There any other way?

EVERY MEMBER AND ORGANIZER

It's more than a slogan

No one can organize like a Rank-and-File Teamster!

I've already spoken with several employers who would be agreeable to allowing me to take employees off role for "Volunteer Organizing Drives." (Volunteers would have their wages and benefits paid by the local.)

Organizing ~ The New Leadership Way.

• Don't rely on "Gimmies from the International".
• Target units which complement the units we already have.....hint: Gilton Disposal, Turlock Scavenger, FED-EX, Kohls, CVS, SMart Transport and now Grainger....and many many more. Dear I Say......Public Sector......I said it!
• Don't wait for "Hot Shops" to come to you.
• Hire the EXPERTS. (Rank & File Teamsters)

You want to see this Local grow....Volunteer....Get Involved!

It can only get better!

VOTE For The New Leadership Slate!

Questions, comments? Post here or call 209 595-9793 Talk to me!

The New Leadership Slate ~ What We Stand For

Accessibility

· Crossed trained Business Representatives

· More facility visits by Principle Officer and Business Representatives

· Two Reps for every group

· Principle officer assessable with 24 hr cell phone access for emergencies

· Phones answered by staff during working hours

· Three full time staff, crossed trained

Accountability

· Grievances settled timely, responses in writing

· We are not afraid to arbitrate tough cases

Transparency

· Computer tracking of grievances

· Monthly financial disclosures, know where your dues money is being spent

· More money spent on the membership. Not on lavish trips for the BA’s

Participation Has its Privileges ~ For interested members:

· Steward Councils

· Black, Hispanic and Women’s Caucasus

· Volunteer Organizing

· Political Action Committee

· Mentoring Program for Future Teamsters Leaders

Our Mission Statement

The vision of The New Leadership Slate is to see our Local grow and to become a model democratic local with obtainable goals which include a motivated well educated membership who understand what previous generations of Teamster members have fought and died for. We want our leaders to be assessable and accountable. The goal is to be a part of a larger, stronger labor movement in Stanislaus, Merced and Mariposa Counties by building on our current base with active organizing and political clout.

I want to thank everyone for their support!

I just counted 426 endorsement cards....these people pledge their support for the New Leadership Slate and for Real Change for Real Teamster Power.

That's Rank-and-File Power! Grassroots Style!

Check out the websites...download the flyers...get involved.

http://web.me.com/usncamp/newleadershipslate386.com/Home.html

http://www.newleadershipslate.com/news.htm

Together we will make Teamsters Local 386 the strongest Teamster Local in the Valley!

Talking Points for Supporters

New Leadership – New Ideas for General Teamsters Local 386

Strong Shop Floor Leadership

More visible Business Representatives.

Business Representatives will be cross trained. Giving the membership better access to representation.

Democratically elected Shop Stewards

Continuous training for Stewards by way of a Stewards Council. A body made up of Stewards which meet regularly to discuss issues of importance to members of the union.

More membership involvement with the Union.

A local Political Action Committee, made up of volunteers.

A Local Volunteer Organizing Committee

Caucuses such as, Women’s, Black and Latino, made up of volunteers.

More personalized Union Hall

Secretary-Treasurer will be easily accessed. Regular visits with the members. Cell phone access for emergencies.

Three FULL TIME office workers. Crossed trained.

Phone calls to the Hall will be answered by union staff during office hours.

Organizing a priority

We cannot wait for organizing opportunities to come to us. Using volunteers and experienced organizers we will go after new members. Concentrating on those work groups that complement the one’s we already represent, such as; Warehousing, Garbage, Food Manufacturing and Trucking. And new to General Teamster Local 386: Public Sector, such as unrepresented Public Safety Officers, Educators, City and County Workers.