District Council 16’s recent Organizer and Bootcamp in Livermore was a rigorous, demanding event, and we are incredibly proud to highlight the outstanding performance of five Local 1621 members who truly excelled during the intense three-day training. Alex Fullbright, Vince Hernandez, Jason Cline, Tedaryl Mason, and David Amos showed remarkable dedication, skill, and leadership throughout the entire process.

These members rose to the challenge from the very beginning, delivering powerful one-minute introduction speeches and quickly mastering key organizing skills such as public speaking, strategic research, and labor laws. They dove into role-playing exercises, refining their ability to communicate effectively and handle real-world organizing scenarios with confidence and professionalism. Their determination and focus during cold-calling, contractor meeting simulations, and group decision-making exercises were exceptional.

By the end of the Bootcamp, despite the exhaustion that comes with such a demanding schedule, Alex, Vince, Jason, Tedaryl, and David demonstrated not only their technical proficiency but also their growth as leaders ready to contribute to the union’s ongoing fight for workers’ rights. Their ability to work together, solve problems under pressure, and develop comprehensive campaign strategies showed the true potential they bring to the union movement.

We couldn’t be more proud of how these Local 1621 members represented themselves and their union. Their dedication to strengthening labor standards and advocating for workers’ rights is inspiring, and we are excited to see the impact they will make in the future. Thank you to Alex, Vince, Jason, Tedaryl, and David for their hard work, determination, and outstanding contributions to the Bootcamp. The future of the union movement is bright with leaders like them!

Cole Davis

Local 1621 Business representatives