Events and Calendar

Stay connected with Teamsters Local 481. From membership meetings to community events, find out what's happening and get involved.

April 2026

Chicano Park Day

Sat, Apr 25, 10:00 AM

Chicano Park Museum, 1960 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92113

The Chicano Park Steering Committee, Stewards of Chicano Park and Chicano Park on the Bay/César Chávez Park, has set Saturday, April 25, 2026, for the 56th Chicano Park Day commemoration. This annual commemoration of the founding of Chicano Park on April 22, 1970, recognizes all those who fought for it and those who continue to work to honor the spirit of the Chicano Movement and the resilience of the Community.

Community

May 2026

May General Membership Meeting

Tue, May 12, 6:00 PM

Normal Heights Masonic Center, 3366 Adams Ave.

Food at 5:00 PM.

Meeting

Local 481 @ SDFC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps

Sat, May 23, 6:30 PM

Snapdragon Stadium

Join Local 481 members for our SDFC night!

Community

June 2026

June General Membership Meeting

Sun, Jun 7, 9:00 AM

Elijah's Restaurant, 7061 Clairmont Mesa Blvd.

Breakfast Meeting! 8am food, 9am meeting.

Meeting

31st IBT Constitutional Convention

Mon, Jun 15, 9:00 AM

Las Vegas, NV

Elected Delegates from Teamster Local Unions will convene in Las Vegas for the 31st IBT Convention. Delegates nominate candidates for International Union office and vote on changes to the IBT Constitution and Resolutions.

July 2026

SDZWA New Hire Union Orientation

Tue, Jul 7, 2:00 PM

War Memorial Building 3325 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103

New hires will receive essential information on their union benefits and rights.

Training

SDZWA New Hire Union Orientation

Sun, Jul 12, 11:00 AM

War Memorial Building 3325 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103

New hires will receive essential information on their union benefits and rights.

Training

Local 481 picnic: Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 10:00-3:00pm

Sat, Jul 18, 10:00 AM

Location TBA

All members, retirees, and family are welcome to our annual Local 481 picnic.

Community

July General Membership Meeting

Tue, Jul 21, 8:00 AM

Normal Heights Masonic Center, 3366 Adams Ave.

Time TBD.

Meeting

August 2026

August General Membership Meeting

Tue, Aug 11, 8:00 AM

Escondido Elks Lodge, 2430 S Escondido Blvd.

Time TBD.

Meeting

September 2026

September General Membership Meeting

Tue, Sep 8, 8:00 AM

Normal Heights Masonic Center, 3366 Adams Ave.

Time TBD.

Meeting

San Diego Padres Night

Fri, Sep 18, 6:40 PM

Petco Park Stadium

Our big annual Padres outing! Contact the local union office to get tickets.

Community

Fall Steward Training

Sat, Sep 19, 10:00 AM

4666 Mission Gorge Place, San Diego CA

Registration opens on July 1.

Training

October 2026

October General Membership Meeting

Tue, Oct 13, 8:00 AM

Escondido Elks Lodge, 2430 S Escondido Blvd.

Time TBD.

Meeting

November 2026

November General Membership Meeting

Tue, Nov 10, 8:00 AM

Normal Heights Masonic Center, 3366 Adams Ave.

Time TBD.

Meeting

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April General Membership Meeting

Tue, Apr 14, 4:30 PM

Escondido Elks Lodge, 2430 S Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025

Monthly general membership meeting. All members are encouraged to attend to hear updates on contract negotiations and vote on upcoming actions.

Meeting