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Stockton Today
By the People, for the People
Sweeping Corporation of America Workers Join Teamsters
Over 30 Sanitation Workers Form Union with Teamsters Local 439
Mar. 26, 2026 at 11:23pm
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Sweeping Corporation of America workers in Stockton, California have voted to unionize with Teamsters Local 439, joining a separate group of workers at the company's San Jose, California facility that joined the Teamsters last December. The 31 workers organized to fight for a union contract that guarantees fair wages, benefits, and protections.
Why it matters
This is a significant victory for workers' rights and the labor movement, as over 30 percent of Sweeping Corp. of America's workforce in California is now represented by the Teamsters. The unionization effort aims to secure better wages, health care, and retirement benefits for the workers.
The details
The Stockton workers' facility was acquired by the Cleveland-based Sweeping Corp. of America in 2021 as part of the company's purchase of CleanStreet Inc. and Pacific Sweeping. The workers organized to fight for a union contract that guarantees fair wages, benefits, and protections.
- The Stockton workers voted to unionize with Teamsters Local 439 on March 26, 2026.
- A separate group of Sweeping Corporation of America workers at the company's San Jose, California facility joined the Teamsters last December.
The players
Sweeping Corporation of America
A Cleveland-based company that acquired the Stockton and San Jose facilities as part of its purchase of CleanStreet Inc. and Pacific Sweeping in 2021.
Teamsters Local 439
A labor union representing over 5,600 workers in San Joaquin, Amador, Calaveras and Tuolumne Counties.
Sal Lomeli
The Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 439.
Ron Smith Jr.
A proud new member of Teamsters Local 439 and Sweeping Corporation of America worker.
What they’re saying
“Today is a monumental day for workers at Sweeping Corporation of America. Every worker can show up with the confidence of knowing that the union has their back and will be there every step of the way in the fight for a strong contract that will deliver good wages, health care, and retirement benefits.”
— Sal Lomeli, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 439
“The vote is a critical victory for me and my colleagues. With the Teamsters in our corner, we now know we can secure a strong contract that ensures we have increased worker protections on the job, good wages, and health and retirement benefits that will benefit not only all of us but our families too.”
— Ron Smith Jr., Sweeping Corporation of America worker
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.
