(FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CALIFORNIA) – More than 100 Public Sector Workers in the City of Fountain Valley have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 911.

This Worker-led victory is comprised of three Bargaining Units: The Fountain Valley Professional and Technical Unit; The Fountain Valley General Employees Unit; and the Fountain Valley Municipal Employees Unit.

Ray Whitmer, who serves as Local 911’s Secretary-Treasurer, said: “These Workers have important jobs and do admirable work and for that, they deserve a strong contract.  We thank them for believing in the Teamsters’ difference.  Now, as Teamsters, they will negotiate a contract that will improve their compensation and working conditions.”

The newest Members of Local 911 provide professional quality of life services for the City of Fountain Valley and are seeking higher pay, better health care, improved health and safety standards, job security and respect, Union Officials said.

Teamsters Local 911 represents thousands of Public Sector Workers throughout Southern California.

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