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Buena Park City Employees Join Teamsters Union

City Workers in Buena Park vote to join Teamsters Local 911, aiming for better compensation and working conditions.
Buena Park City Employees Join Teamsters Union The Buena Park City Employees Association has voted to join the Teamsters union. In a decisive vote, the city employees expressed their desire for stronger representation and better working conditions. This marks a significant shift in the association's efforts to enhance employee rights while ensuring fair wages. The Teamsters, known for their robust advocacy for workers, offer extensive support in negotiations and legal matters. By joining this influential union, Buena Park city employees hope to gain better job security and improved benefits, addressing common concerns about workplace safety and equitable treatment. This decision was driven by a growing demand for increased support in labor disputes and more transparent communication between employees and management. The Teamsters' history of successful labor organizing played a crucial role in swaying the vote in their favor. Many employees highlighted the need for a more structured approach to conflict resolution and collective bargaining. The Teamsters' expertise in these areas promises a significant improvement in how employee grievances are handled, leading to a more harmonious work environment. This move is expected to inspire similar actions in other city departments, as workers continuously seek better workplace environments. It reflects a broader trend in which employees nationwide are increasingly turning toward established unions to voice their concerns and demand fair treatment.

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(BUENA PARK, Calif.) – Over 50 public sector workers in the City of Buena Park have voted to join Teamsters Local 911. This group of public works employees includes drivers, fleet mechanics, sewer service technicians, signs and markings technicians, water services technicians, maintenance helpers, and traffic painters.

“Buena Park, home to Knott’s Berry Farm, is a destination city. These workers improve life for residents and visitors, and they deserve a robust contract,” said Ray Whitmer, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 911. “Thanks to their belief in the Teamsters difference, they will now negotiate better compensation and working conditions.”

“We joined the Teamsters for their strong tradition of representation. Their day-to-day service is essential to us,” said Joe Rivera, a lead maintenance worker in Buena Park’s Park Department. “A stronger union means a stronger contract.”

Teamsters Local 911 represents thousands of public sector workers throughout Southern California. For more information, visit teamsters911.com.

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