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Call for Duty National Ready Mixed Concrete!

Union Demands End to Retaliation Against Workers Who Rejected Takeaway Deal

 

Press Contact: Christian Castro Phone: (310) 857-9817  

Email: ccastro@teamstersjc42.org

(LOS ANGELES) – More than 300 Teamsters at National Ready Mixed Concrete were locked out of their jobs this morning after overwhelmingly rejecting a contract packed with concessions, including cuts to seniority, unchecked management power, and substandard wages. The lockout affects drivers, mechanics, and bulk material haulers at ten locations across Los Angeles, Orange, and Ventura counties.

“Let’s be clear. This isn’t about what the company can afford. Their own president admitted it’s not about the money, they just don’t want to pay,” said Tom Gesualdi, Director of the Teamsters Building Material and Construction Trade Division. “This is corporate greed, plain and simple. They’re punishing the very workers who made their success possible.”

The rejected proposal would have gutted core worker protections through a rigged seniority system, dangerous expansion of management control, and language designed to limit legal accountability under the Private Attorneys General Act. The lockout strips workers of their paychecks and health care coverage, threatening the stability of hundreds of working families across Southern California.

“This company has no shame,” said Chris Griswold, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 986 and Teamsters International Vice President At-Large. “These Teamsters haul concrete through brutal heat, traffic, and long hours. Locking them out is an attack on every working family in this region.”

The retaliation comes just days after Teamsters at Catalina Pacific Concrete ratified a strong contract with no concessions, real wage increases, and strong language on seniority and dispatch. That agreement shows exactly what’s possible when a company negotiates in good faith.

“I’ve given years to this company, and now I’m locked out for standing up for my rights,” said Rickie Carter, a seven-year mixer driver and member of Local 986. “They’re trying to test our resolve, but we’re not backing down. We’re going to hold this company accountable and win the contract we deserve.”

The Teamsters have filed multiple unfair labor practice charges over surface bargaining and bad faith conduct. The union is demanding an immediate end to the lockout, full reinstatement of all affected workers, and a serious return to the bargaining table.

“The lockout by National Ready Mixed is a blatant act of disrespect toward these hardworking men and women,” said Ernesto Medrano, Executive Secretary of the LA/OC Building Trades Council. “The Building Trades stand shoulder to shoulder with the Teamsters in demanding fair wages and accountability.”

Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow us on X @Teamsters and on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters.

Strike Line Locations

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Times: 2am - 10am / 10am - 5pm

Pick a location:

  1. 27050      Reuther Ave, Santa Clarita, CA 91351
  2. 15203      Oxnard St., Van Nuys, CA 91411
  3. 16282 Construction Circle E., Irvine,      CA 92606
  4. 6969      Deering Ave, Canoga Park, CA 91303
  5. 2626      26th St., Vernon, CA 90058
  6. 2620      Avenida Barbosa, Irwindale, CA 91706
  7. 9010      Norris Ave., Sun Valley, CA 91352
  8. 11725      Artesia Blvd., Artesia, CA 90701
  9. 13950      Princeton Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021
  10. 4549      Brazil St., Los Angeles, CA 90039

Calendar

S.C.T. August 2024

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Southern California Teamsters JC 42 Newspaper

SCT-MAY-2024 (pdf)

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SCT-OCT-2023 (pdf)

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SCT-MARCH-2023 (pdf)

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SCT-2022-August (pdf)

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SCT-2022-June (pdf)

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Call for Duty at National Ready Mixed Concrete!

July 2, 2025

We need your help NOW with National Ready Mixed Concrete's vicious Lock Out of our fellow Teamster Brothers & Sisters. Teamsters are picketing 2 shifts daily 

2am - 10am / 10am - 5pm. 

300 members from Locals 186, 495, 848 & 986 would appreciate solidarity support in anyway possible. 

Stay Strong, Stay Organized!

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