Skilled Negotiators at the Helm
The Business Agents at Local 542 are experts in their field, with a deep understanding of the needs and challenges faced by our members. They have firsthand experience with the issues that you may be facing and are well-versed in the contract that governs your rights and protections. They are uniquely equipped to help you navigate the agreement and enforce your rights.
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Shellly Allsup / BUSINESS AGENT
Phone: (619) 481-2622
E-mail: sallsup@teamsters542.org
- Teamster for 32 Years
- By way of UPS 1991, IBT Organizer 06’-07’, Local 542 07’-present
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RONALD CUTITTA / BUSINESS AGENT
Phone: (619) 403-8658
E-mail: rcutitta@teamsters542.org
- Teamster for 19 years
- By way of UPS
“Educate & represent the membership & continue to hold the companies accountable.”
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Ruth Duarte / Business Agent – Imperial County
Phone: (760) 994-8007
E-mail: rduarte@teamsters542.org
- Teamster for 14+ years
“Through our educational programs, we seek to create an environment where individuals can thrive, and lives can be rebuilt.”
David Wagner/ BUSINESS AGENT
Phone: (619) 629-4262
E-mail: dwagner@teamsters542.org
- Teamster for 10 Years
- By way of Yellow Freight
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Adan Pelayo-Mark / Business AgeNT
Phone: (858) 899-5076
E-mail: apelayo-mark@teamsters542.org
- Teamster for 22 years
- By way of UPS
“To help teamsters and non-union workers improve their working conditions and pay through empowerment and collective action.”
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Cesar Silva / BUSINESS AGENT
Phone: (619) 405-4794
E-mail: csilva@teamsters542.org
- Teamster for 20 years
- By way of Republic Services
“You’re never too old to learn something new, so learn something new every day.”
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Matthew Snyder / Business Agent
Phone: (619) 961-5477
E-mail: msnyder@teamsters542.org
- Teamster for 19 years
- By way of UPS
“I strive to be the best trade unionist I can through education and representation for all Teamsters Local 542 Members.”
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Eric Wantland / Business Agent
Phone: (619) 818-8092
E-mail: ewantland@teamsters542.org
- Teamster for 20 years
- By way of UPS
“My goal as a business agent is to help members enforce their contract while encouraging the membership to become more engaged in the union.”
The Role Of Business Agents