Contra Costa County

Local 21’s Contra Costa County chapter has passed 93% membership; we are engineers, planners, administrators, accountants, librarians, and more! We are supervisors, managers, and specialists and we are PROUD to choose Union!

Chapter News and Events

Contra Costa Bulletin - May 2018

07/17/2018

Contra Costa County Local 21 membership surpasses 90% for first time ever! Also in this issue: Local 21 wins backpay arbitration case against CCC; and, request for member volunteers for Labor Council-endorsed Diana Becton.

Janus v. AFSCME Update - Feb. 2018

07/16/2018

Oral arguments will be heard in the upcoming Janus v. AFSCME U.S. Supreme Court case beginning today; Local 21 needs Volunteer Organizing Team (VOT) members to help us talk to everyone in the union about recommitting to Local 21.

Our Union is Under Attack! - Feb. 2018

07/16/2018

How will Contra Costa County fight back against Janus v. AFSCME?

Contra Costa Bulletin - Dec. 2017

07/16/2018

Holiday Party; Reflecting on 2017; Know Your Chapter Leaders; Guide to Weingarten Rights

Reflecting on the 2016 Election

12/27/2016

We thank Local 21 member who volunteered on behalf of our endorsed candidates for County Supervisor — AnaMarie Avila Farias and Diane Burgis. More Local 21 volunteers hit the phones and streets than ever before.

Farewell and Best Wishes to Jonathan Wright

12/27/2016

Lead Representative/Organizer Jonathan Wright will be leaving his position with IFPTE Local 21 to pursue great opportunities with a sister union, the Teamsters. We thank Jonathan for his work and wish him luck on his future endeavors!

Contra Costa Executive Board Election

12/27/2016

Here is the Contra Costa County Executive Board for the upcoming term.

Employer Tries to Get Around Local 21 to Contract Out Jobs, Loses, and Ends Up Paying Members Money

10/25/2016

Local 21 in Contra Costa recently settled an unfair labor practice charge after the County illegally contracted out bargaining unit work.