Teamsters Local 533

We are thankful our member is doing well, and hope this brings closure. We are grateful for the RTC’s steadfast improvements by adding driver barriers. A proactive approach to safety of operators and passengers will help reduce violent behavior and incidents.

Ryan Mastelotto was recently sentenced to 20 years in prison with parole eligibility in eight years.

Mastelotto, unprovoked, attacked a 78-year-old RTC driver in February 2025. Video from an RTC bus showed Mastelotto when he repeatedly hit, kicked and stomped on the driver.

“Protections have gotten better, but we can always improve our securing a safer ride for our members and the RTC’s passengers,” said Teamster Local 533's Gary Watson, which represents transit workers.

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Endorsed Candidates for Reno and Sparks City Councils:

Kate Marshall - Reno Mayor

Vannessa Vaupel - Reno Ward 2

Meghan Ebert - Reno Ward 4

Charlene Bybee - Sparks Mayor

Dian VanderWell - Sparks Ward 2

Adam Mayberry - Sparks Ward 4

The hardworking members of Teamsters Local 533 move Nevada forward, and I am proud to have their endorsement. As Treasurer, I have stood up for the Teamsters, leading my fellow state financial officers from across the country in calling on the CEO of UPS to negotiate with the Teamsters for better wages and working conditions. As Attorney General, I will continue fighting for good paying union jobs across our state.

Endorsed Candidates for Washoe County and Lyon County, NV:

Wes Duncan- District Attorney

Marie Rodriguez - Commission District 2

Mariluz Garcia - Commission District 3

Brian Wadsworth - Commission District 5

Colleen Westlake - School Board B

James “JJ” Phoenix - School Board C

Dr. Sheena Harvey - School Board F

Micah Triplett- Lyon County Commission D5

533 members are telling our Nevada Congressional leaders to sign the discharge petition and bring the Faster Labor Contracts Act up for a vote!

Teamsters Local 533 Endorsements for Nevada Senate and Assembly Districts:

Chrystal Roll - SD 16

Erica Roth - AD 24

Selena La Rue Hatch - AD 25

Heather Goulding - AD 27

Natha Anderson - AD 30

Neil Schwartz - AD 31

Oscar Fuentes - AD 40

Richard Daly - SD - 13

Teamsters 533 State Office Endorsements:

Sandra Jauregui - LT. Governor

Zach Conine - Attorney General

Cisco Aguilar - Secretary of State

Tya Mathis Coleman - State Treasurer

Michael MacDougall- State Controller

Congratulations to our newest Teamster 533 members at Diversified/STA of Nevada, with the vote passing by a 95% margin. These members will immediately obtain wage increases, Teamster pension contributions and Teamsters Health and Welfare, among other benefits not commonly won in a first agreement! Teamsters fight, Teamsters win!

🚨The truck is back folks. Something could be happening………..Be Prepared! ✊

Teamsters Local 533 Delegate Election Results. The Delegates and Alternate Delegates were duly elected by white ballot to the 2026 IBT Convention.

A BIG 533 welcome/congratulations to the Merchandisers at Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits (SGWS). They're our newest unit who recently won their private election. SGWS Merchandisers are demanding a strong first agreement that will bring respect, safety, security, viability, prosperity and stability within the ranks. ✊

Southern Glazer’s Workers in Nevada Join Teamsters (RENO, Nev.) – Workers at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits in Reno, Nevada, have voted to join Teamsters Local 533. The 33 new members work as merchandi