Business Agents

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.

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

 

 

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.”

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
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.”

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.”

Donald Mack / Business Agent

Phone:  (619) 961-5477
E-mail: dmack@teamsters542.org

 

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

 

01
Contract Negotiations

 

Business Agents take an active role in contract negotiations by engaging directly with members on the job and through proposal meetings to gather their input and understand their needs and concerns. With this information, they are able to effectively represent the members’ interests during the negotiation process and secure the best possible agreement.

02
Enforcing The Contract

 

Business Agents work closely with Shop Stewards to ensure that the contract is being followed and that members’ rights are protected on the job. They are the first line of defense against any violations of the agreement by management.

03
Resolving Problems, Grievances, & Arbitration

 

When issues do arise, Business Agents are there to help members find solutions. They work to resolve problems informally and quickly, but if necessary, they also oversee the grievance and arbitration process and represent members at all hearings and meetings.

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