International Brotherhood Of Teamsters

Oakland, CA · Founded 2003

Labor union organizing clerical employees for fair wages

Primary audience
Clerical workers
Work area
Union representation
Topic
Labor rights
Contact
Melissa Munio

About Organization

Organizes clerical employees of the University of California system to secure fair wages and better working conditions. Based in Oakland, CA, Teamsters 2010 improves and promotes the welfare and working conditions of its membership through collective bargaining and advocacy, with 34 employees and annual revenue of $13.8 million serving thousands of UC system workers.

What They Focus On

Fair Compensation

Negotiating wages and benefits for UC clerical employees ensuring compensation reflects cost of living, job responsibilities, and comparable positions.

Workplace Rights

Protecting members through grievance representation, contract enforcement, and advocacy ensuring UC administration respects negotiated terms and employee protections.

Union Participation

Engaging members through communications, training, and organizing helping clerical employees understand rights and participate in collective action.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$13.8M

+18.7% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$12.5M

+2.9% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$8.5M

+14.8% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

34

+3% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $13,793,261 $12,450,418 $8,542,890 34
2023 $11,624,622 $12,097,347 $7,442,668 33
2022 $10,190,208 $10,696,452 $7,274,116 36
2021 $9,630,681 $9,198,059 $5,882,681 34
2020 $9,598,275 $8,878,869 $4,969,976 38
2019 $9,189,608 $9,000,967 $4,140,883 39
2018 $9,123,275 $8,547,969 $3,913,563 33

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Member Organizing

    Recruiting and engaging University of California clerical employees to join union and participate in collective action.

  • 02

    Contract Negotiation

    Bargaining with UC administration to secure agreements covering wages, benefits, working conditions, and employee protections.

  • 03

    Workplace Advocacy

    Representing members in grievances, discipline matters, and workplace disputes ensuring contractual rights are protected.

  • 04

    Ongoing Support

    Providing communications, training, and services helping members understand rights, participate in union, and benefit from representation.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by International Brotherhood Of Teamsters

Collective Bargaining

Negotiating contracts with University of California administration securing fair wages, benefits, and working conditions for clerical employees systemwide.

Workplace Representation

Providing member support for grievances, discipline matters, and workplace issues through union representatives and field directors.

Member Services

Communications, training, and support services helping clerical employees understand rights, participate in union activities, and access benefits.

Organizing Campaigns

Expanding representation of UC clerical employees through organizing efforts led by field directors and member volunteers.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind International Brotherhood Of Teamsters.

Jamal Colter

Jamal Colter

Chief Steward
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $25,896
Stephanie Aguilar

Stephanie Aguilar

Union Representative
Full-time
Compensation: $123,485
Laurence Young

Laurence Young

Union Representative
32 hrs/week
Compensation: $91,327
Jenny Hodge

Jenny Hodge

Statewide Council
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $9,610
Stephanie Watts

Stephanie Watts

Robert DeWitz

Robert DeWitz

Maria Duque

Maria Duque

Lucy Langworthy

Lucy Langworthy

Michael Erazo

Michael Erazo

Joseph Meyer

Joseph Meyer

Karen Paredes-Tupper

Karen Paredes-Tupper

Jose Fuentes

Jose Fuentes

Michael Sherritt

Michael Sherritt

Dale Crane

Dale Crane

John Viera

John Viera

Devenee Turner

Devenee Turner

Drew Rangel

Drew Rangel

MM

Melissa Munio

Chief of Staff
Full-time
Compensation: $175,276
TA

Tanya Akel

Field Director
Full-time
Compensation: $168,266
CC

Catherine Cobb

President
Full-time
Compensation: $139,133
AB

Aimee Baror

Communications Director
Full-time
Compensation: $126,648
MH

Mary Higgins

Vice President
Full-time
Compensation: $81,080
CP

Cecilia Peoples

Chief Steward
1 hrs/week
CB

Christy Brown Anderson

Chief Steward
1 hrs/week
JC

Jessica Callander Penniman

Chief Steward
1 hrs/week
MK

Michael Krakowiak

Chief Steward
1 hrs/week
JC

Jennifer Casqueiro

Operations Manager
Full-time
Compensation: $127,257
AC

Allison Calistro-Yazzie

Chapter Coordinator
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $1,838
AA

Anne Agostini

Statewide Council
1 hrs/week
AM

Araceli Moreno

Statewide Council
1 hrs/week
AD

Alisa Daniels

Statewide Council
1 hrs/week
AP

Andrew Perrine

Statewide Council
1 hrs/week
AG

Aura Guzman

Asst. Chapter Coordinator
1 hrs/week
BD

Brittney Denman

Statewide Council
1 hrs/week
CC

Cassie Clark

Statewide Council
1 hrs/week
CU

Chrissy Ulukou

Statewide Council
1 hrs/week
DW

David Weedon

Statewide Council
1 hrs/week
DR

Deborah Reed

Chapter Coordinator
1 hrs/week
DH

Debra Hudson

Statewide Council
1 hrs/week
DS

Dianna Sahhar

Asst. Chapter Coordinator
1 hrs/week
EH

Emma Horcabas

Chapter Coordinator
1 hrs/week
EW

Erika Williams

Statewide Council
1 hrs/week
FH

Firoozeh Hoorfar

Statewide Council
1 hrs/week
JM

James Morris

Statewide Council
1 hrs/week
JP

Jason Perez

Statewide Council
1 hrs/week
JS

JD Spurgeon

Chapter Coordinator
1 hrs/week
JH

Jeri Hansen

Statewide Council
1 hrs/week
JD

Jacqueline Dyson

Asst. Chapter Coordinator
1 hrs/week
KB

Kelly Brown

Statewide Council
1 hrs/week
KC

Kevin Cunningham

Statewide Council
1 hrs/week
KW

Kristen Willer

Chapter Coordinator
1 hrs/week
MV

Melody Vega

Asst. Chapter Coordinator
1 hrs/week
ML

Maria Lourdes Weissberg

Chapter Coordinator
1 hrs/week
MJ

Marina Jurich

Asst. Chapter Coordinator
1 hrs/week
PC

Paulette Carney

Chapter Coordinator
1 hrs/week
PP

Paul Priebe

Statewide Council
1 hrs/week
RG

Raymond Gomez

Asst. Chapter Coordinator
1 hrs/week
SM

Sandy Mac

Statewide Council
1 hrs/week
SE

Sherri Embry

Statewide Council
1 hrs/week
SL

Solange Lara

Asst. Chapter Coordinator
1 hrs/week
TR

Tamar Rein

Statewide Council
1 hrs/week
TT

Tammie Tillmon

Chapter Coordinator
1 hrs/week
TV

Teresa Velez

Statewide Council
1 hrs/week
ZJ

Zarina Jalil

Statewide Council
1 hrs/week

Milestones

2003

Local 2010 Formed

2003

Established to organize and represent clerical employees across University of California system for improved working conditions.

2010s

Membership Growth

2010s

Expanded organizing reaching clerical staff across UC campuses building membership through workplace campaigns and representation.

2020s

Contract Gains

2020s

Negotiated successive agreements with UC administration securing wage increases, benefits improvements, and enhanced protections.

2024

Operations Staff

2024

Employed 34 staff members including field directors, communications specialists, and member services personnel supporting union activities.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

JR
Jason Rabinowitz Secretary-Treasurer 40.0 hrs/week · $265,996
DS
Drew Scott Skilled Trades Board 32.0 hrs/week · $98,935
AT
Ali Tweini Recording Secretary 1.0 hrs/week · $21,039
MJ
Marissa Johnston Statewide Council/EBD Trustee 1.0 hrs/week · $17,114
AP
Aimee Player Trustee 1.0 hrs/week · $12,732
ER
Eduardo Rosales Skilled Trades Board 1.0 hrs/week · $11,779
LN
Laura Newman Skilled Trades Board 1.0 hrs/week · $11,779

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$2.0M

Highest Paid

$337K

Jason Rabinowitz

Compensated Officers

15

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Jason Rabinowitz Secretary-Treasurer $265,996 $71,106 $337,102 40
Melissa Munio Chief Of Staff $175,276 $65,443 $240,719 40
Tanya Akel Field Director $168,266 $65,416 $233,682 40
Catherine Cobb President $139,133 $61,333 $200,466 40
Jennifer Casqueiro Operations Manager $127,257 $61,828 $189,085 40
Aimee Baror Communications Director $126,648 $61,499 $188,147 40
Stephanie Aguilar Union Representative $123,485 $62,040 $185,525 40
Drew Scott Skilled Trades Board $98,935 $38,313 $137,248 32
Laurence Young Union Representative $91,327 $23,492 $114,819 32
Mary Higgins Vice President $81,080 $81,080 40
Jamal Colter Chief Steward $25,896 $25,896 1
Ali Tweini Recording Secretary $21,039 $21,039 1
Marissa Johnston Statewide Council/Ebd Trustee $17,114 $17,114 1
Aimee Player Trustee $12,732 $12,732 1
Eduardo Rosales Skilled Trades Board $11,779 $11,779 1

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$71K Grants Given
4 Organizations

Top Grantees

4 total
TS
Teamsters Scholarship Fund Washington, DC
$35K
AC
All Charities Teamsters Oakland, CA
$16K
YH
Youth Helpers for the Kids Upland, CA
$14K
JC
Joint Council 42 Charity Pomona, CA
$6K
Teamsters Scholarship Fund All Charities Teamsters Youth Helpers for the Kids Joint Council 42 Charity
Teamsters Scholarship Fund All Charities Teamsters Youth Helpers for the Kids Joint Council 42 Charity

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

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