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Teamsters Local 481 is over 2,500 members strong – representing a wide variety of San Diego’s finest people. All the members of Local 481 are committed to each other toward workplace dignity & respect. We fight for the long held Teamster traditions of better pay, benefits, and working conditions.

San Diego’s best jobs are union jobs.

History

Our original charter was issued June 9, 1944 – Chauffers, Taxi Cab, Funeral and Ambulance Drivers of San Diego, California.

A revised charter was issued October 21, 1947 – Chauffers, Garage and Automotive Employees, San Diego County, California.

A revised charter was issued October 1, 1962 – Automotive and Allied Industries Employees, San Diego County, California.

USPS WORKERS FACE HUGE CHALLENGES

By Victor Torres, Secretary-Treasurer,January 2012 As we begin 2012, the challenges in store for us are tremendous. Our sisters and brothers who work for the… read more

ANTI-UNION LAW PROPOSED IN CALIFORNIA

By Victor Torres, Secretary-Treasurer, January 2012 In California, we have an upcoming initiative to contend with on par with the anti-Union battles you have read… read more

ON THE ISSUE OF LAYOFFS

We are advising all of our members, who have been impacted by this, to make sure that your Employer has accurate and complete contact information… read more

KEEP OUR RECORDS UPDATED

I have changed my address. You need to have the appropriate files updated at the union office, as well as with your Insurance / Pension… read more

MEMBERSHIP MEETING FEBRUARY 16

MEMBERSHIP MEETING FEBRUARY 16, click here for more info  

SCHOLARSHIP NEWS

The following Scholarship programs are available for the children of our members who are graduating from high school this year; The 2012 James R. Hoffa… read more