In Cotati, California, workers at the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District have recently joined Teamsters Local 665. The 33 new members play a vital role in ensuring the health and safety of residents in Marin and Sonoma counties by controlling mosquitoes and preventing vector-borne diseases.
Mike Yates, President of Local 665 in San Francisco, congratulated the new members on their decision to join the union. He emphasized the importance of their work in keeping communities safe and healthy. Local 665 is committed to supporting these public health officials as they negotiate their first Teamsters contract and address key priorities.
The workers at the district are responsible for various tasks such as mosquito control, delivering mosquitofish, ground nesting yellowjacket control, and providing advice on rodent prevention and control. The affiliation with Teamsters Local 665 is expected to bring about positive collaborations and effective representation for this dedicated team.
Teamsters Local 665 represents over 5,000 working members across nine counties in Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area. They work across multiple industries, including healthcare, transportation, hospitality, and construction. To learn more about their work or to make an inquiry, interested individuals can visit Teamsters665.org or contact Daniel Moskowitz at (770) 262-4971 or via email at [email protected].