In 1999 David Latimer obtained employment under a Teamsters contract at Vandenberg AFB. During his employment he became the Chief Steward, and later, a member of the Teamsters Local 381 Executive Board. In 2001 he became a Trustee for the Local. Dave served in that position until he was elected Vice-president. He is now serving as President of the Local union. Dave understands that a union is more than its Board and a bank account. The core of the union is members uniting together to fight for more money, better working conditions, solid healthcare benefits and gaining some control over their working lives.

David started his union career as a young man in 1968 with the Laborer's union in Bakersfield. The project at that time was the Feather River California Aqueduct. Dave then transferred to San Bernardino, working on various flood control projects. After serving in the Military and being honorably discharged, he returned to California and worked at various locations until he obtained a job with the Pipe Fitters Union as an apprentice Electrician. Four years later he obtained his journeyman status as an Electrician. He became a member of the IBEW working at various construction jobs covering much of the South western part of the United States. During his IBEW career he participated in the successful organizing of several Companies.

Dave's background and experience make him well qualified to effectively represent his members in the following service areas:

• Public Sector Employees
• Bakery Drivers
• Sanitation Drivers/Employees
• Manufacturing
• Food Service Drivers
• Dairy Drivers
• Transit Drivers/Employees

• Union Steward
• Chief Steward

• Steward Education Seminar
• IBT Business Agent Training
• IBT Negotiation Training
• IBT Microsoft Office School