San Francisco Labor Union Work Injury Lawyers
For over three decades, the San Francisco labor union work injury attorneys at DiMarco | Araujo | Montevideo have been by the side of union members who have been the victim of the full range of job injuries and work accidents. We will use our extensive experience to assist you in getting the maximum benefits and compensation that are possible under the law given your injury and circumstances. You deserve to know your rights and your legal options before moving forward with a workers’ compensation, third party or personal injury claim. Keep in mind that workers’ compensation insurance may even pay for medical care, rehabilitation, temporary disability, permanent disability, part of your lost wages, vocational rehabilitation and more if your injury warrants such payments. Call our firm twenty-four hours a day at (415) 200-0701 to setup a free initial consultation. Many in the San Francisco Bay Area feel that we are the best workers’ compensation and personal injury lawyers around and we work hard to continue to live up to those standards.
Assisting Injured Union Workers
The lawyers in our injury firm have the unique experience and resources that are needed to properly help employees who are members in a union. One reason is that many of our lawyers have grown up in union families, we believe in the union cause and we have helped injured union members since 1979. The Better Business Bureau gave us an A+ for service and ethics and we’ve earned the trust and business of many unions. This includes the fact that we are the exclusive injury representation for various unions and employee associations in California. We understand the employment problems and labor issues that occur for union members. All of our attorneys and staff continue to educate themselves on the latest employment laws, workers’ compensation laws and labor laws to make sure that we are prepared to represent you after an unfortunate job injury or workplace accident.
Labor Unions in San Francisco
We have experience representing union members in many of the following unions, labor organizations, and employee associations. Contact us at (415) 200-0701 if you have questions about your job injury, work accident, union benefits or how to file a workers’ compensation claim for your workplace injury.
Musicians Union Local 6 (American Federation of Musicians – AFM)
This important union works to protect the people whose working environments and contracts can vary from day to day. The San Francisco-based AFM Local 6 is a good resource for any local Bay Area musician.
Carpenters Local 22 (United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners)
Carpentry is still a very dangerous job and carpentry injuries and accidents happen frequently. The SF-based UBCJ Local 22 is an important organization to speak with if you work in the either of their trades in the Bay Area.
Bay Area International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)
This union protects the rights of and bargains for the electrical workers throughout California. IBEW Local 6 and Local 1269 represents San Francisco. IBEW Local 360, Local 2295 and Local 2139 represents Oakland while IBEW Local 595 is located in Dublin.
Pacific Coast Marine Firemen, Oilers, Watertenders and Wipers Association
The people who this association protects often go undetected by the general public. Their work is crucial for our safety.
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT Council 36 and Council 16)
The Painters and Allied Trades District Council 36 covers California and is located in the City of Altadena. The IUPAT Council #16 covers California and Nevada and is located in Livermore. Council 16’s website is http://www.dc16iupat.org/ while Council 36’s website is http://www.dc36.org/. Their slogan is High Performance, High Value.
Sailors Union of the Pacific
This San Francisco-based union is an organization that seeks to help the sailors who work in all of the dangerous trades and fields that operate on the Pacific Ocean.
San Francisco Firefighters, Local 798
This association protects the firefighters in San Francisco. It is a local of the IAFF (International Association of Firefighters). Their website is http://www.sffdlocal798.org/.
The United Educators of San Francisco CFT/AFT #61
The UESF #61 ensures that teachers and educational conditions in San Francisco are being watched and protected throughout all contract disputes, job accidents and work injuries. They are also members of CTA and NEA.
San Francisco Police Officer League (SFPOA)
The SFPOA aids police officers in issues regarding injuries, wages, hours, working conditions and contracts. They also help the families of officers who are injured, sick or deceased. Their website is at http://www.sfpoa.org/.
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers – San Francisco
Their abbreviation is IAM and they are very active in supporting their member workers.
United Domestic Workers (AFSCME)
The UDW works to protect and promote domestic workers all throughout San Francisco. They are also known as the Homecare Providers Union.
University Professional and Technical Employees
Located on campuses but working for professional and technical employees on higher education institutions, UPTE is an important organization. Local 1 is based in the UC Berkeley and University of the Pacific campuses, Local 7 is located at UCSF, Local 11 is in Livermore, CA and Local 184 is in Berkeley.
Service Employees International (SEIU Local #87 – Property Services)
This important union works to protect public service workers. The Northern California local is #1021 and that serves members from Contra Costa County and San Francisco on up to Redding and Sacramento. Oakland also has a local chapter of SEIU and that is Local 24/7.
LIUNA Local #261
The Laborers’ International Union of North America Local #261 represents thousands of hard working people throughout San Francisco. Their website currently is http://www.local261.blogspot.com. LIUNA Local #886 serves the City of Oakland.
Berkeley Police Association
The BPA was established in 1951. Its motto is “Serving those protecting the City of Berkeley” and its website is http://www.berkeleypoliceassociation.org.
Amalgamated Transit Union
Concord Local 1605; San Francisco Local 1225; Stockton Local 1575; and Oakland Local 192 & 1555
As you can tell from the six locals in the Bay Area, this union is very active and they protect the working conditions and contracts of transit workers, like bus drivers.
International Longshore and Warehouse Union AFL-CIO (ILWU) – San Francisco
Located in San Francisco, this union protects people who work in some of the most dangerous fields in America and on the Bay. The ILWU has its headquarters in San Francisco and many local chapters in the Bay Area. These include ILWU Local 75, ILWU Local 10, ILWU Local 6, ILWU Local 91, and ILWU Local 34.
San Francisco Web Pressman and Prepress Workers Union Local 4N
This union has a long history of helping improve the workers who press and prepare newspapers. The Local 4N has especially been successful even during these tough years for newspaper throughout the country.
Oakland Police Officer’s Association
This association is a critical support for the officers who risk their lives to keep us all safe. Their website is http://www.opoa.org/.
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees – Local 16 – San Francisco
The IATSE protects those people who are employed as theatrical stage workers all throughout San Francisco County. The website for Local 16 is http://www.local16.org/.
San Francisco Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO Local
The SF Central Labor Council is the local central body of the AFL-CIO and it includes over one hundred affiliated labor groups. The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations is a voluntary federation of international and national labor unions. Some of the unions that are a part of the national AFL-CIO are the American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA), American Federation of Musicians (AFM), Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), American Postal Workers Union (APWU), American Federation of Teachers (AFT), International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), California School Employee’s Association (CSEA), American Federation of Government Employees, Actor’s Equity Association (AEA), American Radio Association (APA), International Association of Fire Fighters, and Screen Actors Guild (SAG).
More AFL-CIO Unions
Additional Unions within the AFL-CIO are Federation of Professional Athletes, Communication Workers of America (CWA), American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA), American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA), Association of Flight Attendants (AFA), Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union (BCTGM), National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC), International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers, National Nurses United (NNU), International Union of Police Association (IUPA), Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA), United Automobile, Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers (UAW), Farm Labor Organizing Committee (FLOC), Laborer’s International Union of North America (IUNA), and International Brotherhood of Boilers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers, and Helpers (IBB). Each of these unions is important for protecting the rights, wages and benefits of workers in their particular field(s).
Unions Also Protect the Rights of Workers
The AFL-CIO’s list of unions continues with the International Federation of Professional and Technical Workers (IFPTE), National Postal Mail Handlers Union (NPMHU), International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), Sheet Metal Workers International Association (SMWIA), Transport Workers Union of America (TWU), International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC), International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC), International Union of Allied Novelty and Production Workers, Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS), Seafarers International Union of North America (SIU), National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), IATSE, International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers, United Mine Workers of America (UMWA), Operative Plasterers’ and Cement Masons’ International Association (OPCMIA), United Association of Journeyman and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada (UA), International Plate Printers, Die Stampers, and Engravers Union of North America, International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics, and Allied Workers International Union (GMP), United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial & Service Workers International Union (USW), Transportation Communications International Union/IAM (TCU/IAM), United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers, and Allied Workers, United Transportation Union (UTU), and Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA).
Contact Us for Legal Help
You may already know just how fast a job injury can change your life. We believe in walking side-by-side with injured workers throughout the legal process. Our firm has earned the trust of many unions and labor organizations. All initial case consultations and evaluations are free. You will be able to meet with an attorney who will listen to you. Unless and until we do our job and win your case, you will not incur any legal fees or costs for our time and assistance. We are ready and available to meet at our office, your home or hospital room Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm. If you prefer evenings or weekends, we are also available then by appointment. We can come to you. We are well known throughout San Francisco, California, Oakland, Marin, the Peninsula, the East Bay, Berkeley, Long Beach, Orange County, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Jose, Silicon Valley, Sacramento, and San Diego as hard working and ethical workers’ compensation attorneys. We will also be sure to get you the medical treatment that you deserve.
The SF Bay Area Law Offices of DiMarco | Araujo | Montevideo: (415) 200-0701
