TEAMSTERS
683
LOCAL
SalesDrivers, Helpers and Dairy Employees
2731 "B" Street San Diego CA 92102
(619) 232-7903 Fax (619) 232-8077
 Serving San Diego Since 1939
New Retirees March 2010
Congratulations and best wishes to the following members who recently retired:
William "Bill" McKee- 7up
Ignacio Escalante- Alsco
News Archive
Victory At Veolia May 2010
May 14, 2010, 404 workers at Veolia joined Teamsters Local 683.  To read the full story click here.
2010 Labor Council Softball Tournament and Picnic
When: July 24-25.
For flyer and sign up form click here.
For rules click here
 
Christmas Meeting
December 9, 2010 there will be two General Membership Meetings 10:00 am and 7:30pm.  Click here for flyer.
 
401K Funds Held Hostage!
Wednesday, July 7, 2010 - Veolia bus drivers called KUSI's Michael Turko when their retirement plans were frozen, by their former union ATU.  Click here to watch video. 
 
Christmas Meeting
This year was the first time Local 683 held two Christmas meetings for the members.  There were over 300 members in attendance between the two meetings.  Every member in attendance received a turkey and a chance to win in the raffle.  Pictures from the meetings are in the slide show to the left.   Click here for list of raffle winners and prizes.
Victory at 7-Up
August 12, 2010, 17 sales employees  at 7-Up joined Teamsters Local 683.  The 2-1 victory was about worker's rights and respect.  We're proud to welcome the 7-Up sales force to the Teamsters. Click here for full story.
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L.A. March 26, 2011
March 26, 2011 We will march for jobs in the streets of downtown Los Angeles.  Local 683 will have buses to take members to attend this important event.  For more information or to attend please call the office (619) 232-7903 and speak with Krista or Lulu.  Click here to see flyer.
Delegates Election Results
March 10, 2011 ballots for the Delegates Election were counted.  The "MENDEZ 4 THE MEMBERS" Slate will be representing the Members at the Convention.  It was a decisive victory with The Mendez Slate receiving 67% of the votes. Local 683 would like to thank all the members for taking the time to vote.
Warehouse "Lumpers" Demand Respect
(Seattle, WA) On Friday, June 11, 2010, “Lumpers” at four loading companies that contract with grocery and food service warehouses in the Puget Sound region will stage the first of five “March on the Boss" actions at 11:30 a.m. at the Unified Grocers distribution center in Seattle to demand fair working conditions and a voice in the workplace.  Click here for full Story.
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UFCW GROCERY WORKERS
The union of workers at Ralphs, Vons and Albertsons canceled a contract extension with the three grocery chains on Thursday, a move that could end in a strike this weekend in southern California.  UFCW picket lines have been sanctioned by Teamsters Loint Council 42.  Please call your Business Agent for more information and to ensure your contract language allows you to honor the picket lines.

COKE Oceanside Ratifies New Contract
Members vote 
overwhelmingly
to accept new contract. 
Click picture for
full story.
 
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Christmas Meeting
December 8, 2011there will be two General Membership Meetings 10:00 am and 7:30pm. 
Click here for flyer. 
BIMBO USA VOTE COUNT
A new Contract has been ratified with BIMBO.  The vote was 693 to 10 in favor of the new contract (All Local's)  Thank you for all your hard work and sticking together.