Teamsters Local 952

The Teamsters Union joins communities around the nation to celebrate the 161st anniversary of Juneteenth. Juneteenth commemorates the official end of slavery in the United States when Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to take control of the state and ensure freedom for the last remaining enslaved African Americans.

As a union deeply committed to equality and justice, Juneteenth serves as a reminder for all of us that freedom cannot be gained without fighting for it. The Teamsters honor Juneteenth by continuing to uphold our union's long history of negotiating equitable union contracts, fighting for employers to recognize the importance of Juneteenth, and using our union's diversity to build worker power across the country.

Teamsters Local 952 members employed by the County of Orange need your support.

After months at the bargaining table County Teamsters are still fighting for a fair contract.

Please join us for an informational practice picket and help send a clear message to the Orange County Board of Supervisors that Teamsters are united and deserve a fair agreement

•Tuesday, June 23, 2026�•9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
•400 W. Civic Center Drive� Santa Ana, CA 92701
�(In the courtyard in front of the building)

Please share this information and encourage anyone who is available to come out and show our unity!

TEAMSTERS, DOJ FILE JOINT MOTION TO END FINAL ORDER AND CONSENT DECREE

Today, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York (the Southern District) jointly filed a motion to amend the Final Order and the Consent Decree, ending federal government monitorship of the union.

In 1989, the Southern District and the Teamsters entered into a consent decree to eliminate organized crime influence within the union and ensure fair, democratic, member-driven elections. Over the past 37 years, the Teamsters have conducted nine elections and successfully eliminated corrupt elements from the union.

Since the election of Sean M. O’Brien as Teamsters General President in 2021, the Teamsters have built a new system of rigorous checks and balances in which every member complaint is investigated, and when appropriate, referred to legal authorities.

“Today marks a new era in the Teamsters. After 37 years, this filing marks an end to the longest monitorship of any union, corporation, nonprofit, or public entity in the history of the United States. Over the past four years, we have developed a system of internal controls and created a culture of vigilance in our union. Our efforts have proven that we can police our own, and the controls we have put in place are more stringent than any labor organization in the country,” said Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien.

The motion requires approval by the Federal District Court and the Honorable Loretta Preska, who has overseen the consent decree monitorships since 2002.

Earlier this year, the Honorable Barbara Jones (ret.), the Independent Review Officer, conducted an assessment of the International Union’s internal disciplinary systems and audit functions and concluded that the union has “developed the institutional tools, processes, and procedures necessary to adequately detect, investigate, and resolve instances of major corruption” and has the capacity to assume responsibility for internal processes.

JC42 at the 31st Teamsters Convention👊🏻💥

O’BRIEN, ZUCKERMAN REELECTED TO SECOND FIVE-YEAR TERM LEADING TEAMSTERS

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters announced today that Sean M. O’Brien and Fred Zuckerman have been reelected to another five-year term as General President and General Secretary-Treasurer, respectively, renewing a mandate for powerful, militant leadership on behalf of 1.3 million rank-and-file Teamsters across North America.

The O’Brien-Zuckerman Teamsters United slate was elected by white ballot at the union’s 31st International Convention in Las Vegas following a secret ballot vote of 1,572 delegates. All voting delegates were democratically elected to the convention by rank-and-file members from more than 330 local unions across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. No opposition candidates received enough votes to meet the Teamsters’ constitutionally required threshold to challenge the O’Brien-Zuckerman team.

“This victory belongs to rank-and-file Teamsters. When we were sworn into office four years ago, our leadership team committed to building a bigger, faster, stronger union, and that’s exactly what we’ve done. We’ve organized more than 100,000 new members, won historic agreements including a record contract for 340,000 members at UPS, and put rank-and-file members back in the driver’s seat. The Teamsters is now the most aggressive, effective, and respected labor union on Earth,” O’Brien said. “Over the next five years, we have a lot of work ahead of us. The Teamsters face big fights at UPS and Amazon, and we are prepared to tackle those head on with the militancy and organization that has defined our administration. We will keep growing and never stop working for the members.”

“The Teamsters are stronger, more secure, and more prepared to take on greedy employers than at any point in our 123-year history. We have more than $1 billion in total assets, and our Strike and Defense Fund stands at approximately $365 million, providing the ammunition to take on the boss and protect our members,” Zuckerman said. “The Teamsters have accomplished so much to expand our ranks, exert real political influence, and safeguard our members in an ever-evolving economy. But we’re just getting started. The future is bright and the state of the union is strong in the Teamsters.”

O’Brien is a fourth-generation Teamster from Local 25 in Charlestown, Mass. Zuckerman joined the Teamsters more than four decades ago as a rank-and-file member in Houston and later went on to lead Local 89 in Louisville, Ky. Together, they bring an aggressive grassroots approach to taking on employers and prioritizing member involvement in the union.

Over the next five years, O’Brien and Zuckerman have pledged to continue the fight at UPS and Amazon, strengthen Teamsters density in core industries, defend and improve contracts across every division of the union, and build even bigger bipartisan coalitions to pass the Faster Labor Contracts Act and other legislation to benefit working people.
The O’Brien-Zuckerman Teamsters United slate will take the oath of office in March 2027.

The 2027-2032 Teamsters General Executive Board includes:

International Vice Presidents At-Large: Juan Campos, Secretary-Treasurer, Local 705, Chicago, Ill.; Lindsay Dougherty, Secretary-Treasurer, Local 399, Hollywood, Calif.; Tom Erickson, President, Local 120, Blaine, Minn.; Greg Floyd, President, Local 237, New York, N.Y.; Peter Finn, Secretary-Treasurer, Local 856, San Bruno, Calif.; Thomas Gesualdi, President, Local 282, New Hyde Park, N.Y.; and James Wright, President, Local 822, Norfolk, Va.;

Western Region Vice Presidents: Mark Davison, President, Local 162, Portland, Ore.; Rick Hicks, Secretary-Treasurer, Local 174, Tukwila, Wash.; Victor Mineros, Secretary-Treasurer, Local 396, Covina, Calif.; and Karla Schumann, Secretary-Treasurer, Local 104, Phoenix, Ariz.;
Central Region Vice Presidents: Danny Avelyn, Secretary-Treasurer, Local 554, Omaha, Neb.; Pat Darrow, Secretary-Treasurer, Local 348, Akron, Ohio; and Dustin Roach, President, Local 135, Indianapolis, Ind.;

Eastern Region Vice Presidents: Rocco Calo, Secretary-Treasurer, Local 1150, Stratford, Conn.; William Hamilton, President, Local 107, Philadelphia, Pa.; and Matt Taibi, Secretary-Treasurer, Local 251, Providence, R.I.;

Southern Region Vice Presidents: Thor Johnson, Vice President, Local 79, Tampa, Fla.; and Brent Taylor, Secretary-Treasurer, Local 745, Dallas, Texas;
International Trustees: Sean Cedenio, Secretary-Treasurer, Local 570, Baltimore, Md.; Willie Ford, President, Local 71, Charlotte, N.C.; and Vinnie Perrone, President, Local 804, New York, N.Y.;

Teamsters Canada International Vice Presidents: François Laporte, President, Teamsters Canada, Laval, Quebec; Stan Hennessy, President, Local 31, Delta, British Columbia; and Craig McInnes, President, Local 938, Mississauga, Ontario.

As artificial intelligence continues to advance and companies look for new ways to cut costs, more workers are facing uncertainty about their jobs and their future. While technology continues to evolve, working people deserve protections that evolve with it.

Now more than ever, having a union means having a voice on the job, a seat at the table, and a contract that protects you and your family. Union workers stand together to fight for fair wages, good benefits, job security, and dignity in the workplace.

The future of work is changing. Make sure you have a say in it.

This week at the Teamsters/UPS National Panel, Teamsters Local 952 presented two cases on behalf of member Julio Gomez.

The first grievance alleged that UPS violated Article 14 and failed to protect the health and safety of the member. The second grievance was filed under Article 37, alleging the company failed to treat the member with dignity and respect and engaged in harassment.

After a detailed presentation by the union, and after hearing directly from the member, the panel found UPS in violation of both articles and ruled in favor of the union on both grievances.

As a result, Julio Gomez was awarded the maximum remedy allowed under the contract, and the company received the maximum penalty available on both cases.

When employers violate our contract or mistreat our members, Teamsters will be there to hold them accountable and fight for what’s right.

Congratulations to James Conti on his retirement from the Capistrano Unified School District after more than 25 years as a bus driver.

For over two decades, James safely transported students, built lasting relationships, and served his community with dedication and professionalism.

Business Agent Sam Carlin had the opportunity to meet with James at the union hall and picked up his retiree watch, shirt, and pins.

Thank you James for your years of service and for being a proud Teamster. Wishing you a long, healthy, and well deserved retirement. Enjoy this next chapter, Brother!

Teamsters Local 952 is warning that stalled contract negotiations with the County of Orange could lead to a labor dispute involving workers responsible for critical county infrastructure and public services.

The impacted employees maintain and operate services that Orange County residents rely on daily, including county landfills, public works operations, vehicle and fleet maintenance, parks, flood control systems, and animal care services. Teamsters representatives are calling attention to the lack of progress at the bargaining table as the June 25, 2026 contract expiration date approaches.