Rise With Us

Rise With Us

Rise With Us to build a fighting, transparent Local that wins wages, rights, and respect while making participation possible for every member, everywhere.

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Meet the slate

Candidates ready to deliver

Savannah Luraya Soto smiles while standing outside the San Diego Zoo.

Savannah Luraya Soto

Candidate for Secretary-Treasurer

Building transparent books, bilingual tools, and a steward network that covers every shift.

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Samuel “Sam” Forest smiles outdoors at the San Diego Zoo.

Samuel “Sam” Forest

Candidate for President

Union-raised zoo line employee ready to fight for pay, security, and dignity for every member.

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Photo of Asser “Ash” Hassan.

Asser “Ash” Hassan

Candidate for Vice President

Workplace advocate who listens, solves problems, and makes sure every worker is respected.

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Platform pillars

The plan to rebuild Local 481

Focus areas built from member conversations. Explore the pillars and dive deeper when you’re ready.

Governance & Representation

Publish agendas, minutes, and vote records while building a representative congress so every unit has a voice.

Read the governance plan

Stewards & Access at Work

Train and post stewards for every shift, backed by intake tools that guarantee rapid follow-up and accountability.

See how access improves

Legal & Grievance Power

Log every case, track deadlines, and escalate with ULPs and arbitration when management breaks the contract.

Strengthen enforcement

Technology & Accessibility

Launch a secure member portal, default to hybrid meetings, and provide bilingual tools that meet members where they are.

Upgrade the tools

Political & Legislative Program

Coordinate compliant PAC work, publish endorsements, and focus on local issues members can win together.

Shape local wins

Organizing & Bargaining

Target new shops, open up negotiations, and post scorecards so every crew can see progress.

Power every unit

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Teamsters Local 481 Election · December 2025 Slate Update

Ballots for the Teamsters Local 481 election arrive in November, with counting set for December 11, 2025. The Go 481 slate is organizing now to deliver accountable leadership and transparent books from day one.

  • Learn how Savannah Luraya Soto, Samuel “Sam” Forest, and Asser “Ash” Hassan are campaigning together as the Go 481 slate.
  • Track ballot mail dates, duplicate request windows, and dues deadlines so every vote for the slate is counted.
  • Share slate updates with coworkers and bookmark the election guide for quick reference.
Read the December 2025 election guide Check voting deadlines