Demand response dispatchers and reservationists at Gold Coast Transit District (GCTD) have decided to align with Teamsters Local 186. They join GCTD supervisors represented by the union known as one of the strongest in North America.
“These workers knew that in order to have respect in the workplace, you must join the Teamsters,” stated Abel Garcia, who is the Secretary-Treasurer of Local 186. “Our Teamsters reputation of strong contracts travels far and wide across the country. Local 186 is proud to welcome the demand response dispatchers/reservationists!”
GCTD’s Teamsters are responsible for providing public transportation services in Western Ventura County.
“We joined the Teamsters for superior representation,” expressed Karla Baragan, a new member of Local 186. “Now, we are proud Teamsters and ready to begin the process of negotiating our first collective bargaining agreement.”
Teamsters Local 186 is known for representing workers across various industries in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, California. Additional information is available at teamsterslocal186.org.
