Teamster stewards are the backbone of the union!

Stewards monitor and enforce the collective bargaining agreement that has been negotiated between the union and management at their workplace. They advocate for their Teamster co-workers by investigating workplace issues and bringing concerns and formal grievances to management’s attention. Teamster stewards are leaders who wear many hats and play a critical role in building the strength of our members.

Below is a list of bargaining units and their respective stewards-

A. No 1 Express - Eric Fleet

Beacon - Juan Arzuaga

Illinois Brick - Michael Troncozo

Material Service Corp. - John Malone

Ozinga - Josue Carvajal

Ozinga - Randy Jongsma

Ozinga - John Keyl

Ozinga - Keith Kourakis

Ozinga - Troy Williams

Orange Crush, LLC - Brian Ederati

Prairie Materials - Jesse Durden Jr.

Prairie Materials - Daniel Gorman

Prairie Materials - Charles Gould

Prairie Materials - Garrick Lampkin

Prairie Materials - Wayne Livingston

Prairie Materials - Jose Melendez

Prairie Materials - Russell Pankau

Standard Lumber - Frederick Gould

Vulcan Materials - James Pickering

Willie Bros. Construction - Bruce Van Etten

If a new employee starts with the company, stewards should approach them with information on the benefits of the union as well as an authorization form/application for union membership.  If stewards do not have authorization forms in their possession they should immediately contact Local 786 or their Business Agent to receive them.

Local 786 appreciates and commends its stewards on the front line.

For additional steward information from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, click here.