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#1 Express - Hector Hernandez
American Wilbert Vault - LeRoy Berndt
Bluelinx - David Pangburn
Brickworks - Michael Troncozo
Elston Materials - Kenneth Holtz
L & W Supply - Gregory Donavan
Material Service Corp. - John Malone
Ozinga - Josue Carvajal
Ozinga - Keith Kourakis
Ozinga - Troy Williams
Ozinga Cement - Andrew Kuipers
Ozinga Transportation - Burdette Gass
Orange Crush, LLC - Brian Ederati
Oremus Materials - Shawn Malnati
QXO - Juan Arzuaga
QXO - Juan Esparza
Prairie Materials - Robert Bartusiak
Prairie Materials - Dennis Beggs
Prairie Materials - Jesse Durden Jr.
Prairie Materials - Harold Finnelly
Prairie Materials - Charles Gould
Prairie Materials - Mark Nieciecki
Standard Lumber - Frederick Gould
Utility Transport Service - Joseph Diaz
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.
