This episode discusses the value and importance of the health insurance we earn and what is required on our part to maintain it.

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I was able to check-in with a couple of the fellas on how their peak went. Wanna check-in and let me know how yours went? Hit me up on Twitter @norcalteamster or Snap me at the same handle, norcalteamster. Lemme know wassup at your building!

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This episode covers the basics of seniority such as why we have it, how we use it, and why it's important. Pass this info on to those newest at your shop.

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In this episode we go over Article 19 of the NorCal Sort Rider Agreement. We explain your guaranteed hours, overtime, and start time adjustments.

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This episode we talk with Teamsters Local 315 Secretary- Treasurer, Don E. Garcia. We discuss his role as Secretary-Treasurer, challenges LU 315 faces, and the importance of union dues. He closes our discussion out with some great advice for those new to a labor union. Good stuff!

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This interview with Nick Berry covers his role as a Business Agent and his views and insight on some of the challenges we face today. He also provides some great advice in the end. Check it out and get to know a little about the guy that fights hard for us behind closed doors.

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This episode covers what your Weingarten Rights are, the origin of this important right, the purpose of it, and how to correctly invoke it.

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In this episode we discuss what a shop steward is and the responsibilities we have to you and in the workplace.

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We briefly discuss what a labor contract is and explain our National Master Agreement, the Northern California Supplemental Agreement, and the Northern California Sort Rider Agreement.

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Just a quick episode on going over your rights as a peak season helper. We cover hours worked, wages, seniority, and a few extra points. INFORM YOURSELF.

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