From: Sal Abrica < sabrica@teamsters542. org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 4: 55 PM
To: CityClerk < CityClerk@chulavistaca. gov>
Subject: Agenda item 7. 3
Dear Madam City Clerk,
My name is Salvador Abrica, Teamsters Local Union No 542. I am respectfully submitting this comment under agenda item 7.3.
Thank you,
Salvador Abrica
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My nameis Salvador Abrica, here on behalf of TeamstersLocal 542.
First, we want to acknowledge how difficult theselast several weeks have beenfor everyone, especially the residentsof Chula Vista.
Our members, who have sacrificed their pay and benefits, want nothing more than to work and clean up this city from the mess Republic hasmade.
That’s why they voted on returning to work under the conditions set forth by Republic Servicesin their last, best and final offer.
I’m so proud that after decadesof mistreatment our members took a stand and stayed strong and united against a $10B corporation that caresabout nothing but their profits.
The fight for dignity and respectfor workers in this industry is far from over. Corporate America better wake up. Workers are taking matters into their handsand standing up for what they deserve. A sleeping giant is waking up.
I would like to take the opportunity to requesta sit-down meeting with every City Council member to discuss both what we have learned and sharedwith cities best practices to protect against abusefrom this and other corporations in this industry as well as how you can protect this city from the abusesof for- profit waste companies in the future. I can be reachedat (619) 977-0025 or [email protected]
Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from each of you.