The Industrial Giants of San Leandro

Walmart Distribution Center (Davis Street)

1.2 million square feet of exploitation:

Documented Violations:

• 600+ workers per shift, 90% minorities
• Impossible quotas: 500+ items/hour
• No real bathroom breaks
• Massive incorrect classification
• Injuries = immediate termination

Cases Won:

• $750K – Class action unpaid overtime
• $450K – Latino supervisor discrimination
• $380K – Back injury, illegal termination
• $250K – Retaliation for OSHA complaint

Coca-Cola Bottling (Williams Street)

Where refreshment comes with blood:

Systemic Problems:

• Heavy lifting without assistance
• Chemical exposure (cleaning agents)
• Dangerous machinery without guards
• Constant slip and falls
• Racial discrimination in promotions

FedEx Ground

Multiple facilities, same violations:

Standard Exploitation:

• Handlers fraudulently labeled as “contractors”
• Drivers without paid overtime
• Injuries systematically ignored
• Peak season abuse (100+ hours/week)
• No real benefits

Ghirardelli Chocolate

Sweet on the outside, bitter on the inside:

Common Violations:

• Wet floors = constant falls
• Machinery cuts without training
• Burns from industrial ovens
• Chemical exposure in cleaning
• Discrimination in plant vs office

Industrial Areas – Geography of Pain

Industrial Parkway West

The industrial heart:

• Warehouses every 100 meters
• No sidewalks for workers
• Trucks everywhere, pedestrians nowhere
• Extreme heat in summer (100°+ inside)
• No adequate public transportation

Marina San Leandro

The hidden gem with hidden problems:

• Restaurants exploiting staff
• Marina workers underpaid
• Hotels with housekeeping issues
• Dangerous shoreline maintenance

Downtown San Leandro

Trying to gentrify but:

• East 14th Street (International Blvd) violations
• Washington Avenue exploitation corridor
• Mi Pueblo and other markets wage theft
• Auto repair shops without safety

By Industry – Specific Violations

Warehouses/Logistics

The heart of San Leandro:

• Amazon: Deadly quotas, denied bathrooms
• UPS: Misclassification epidemic
• Distribution centers: Heat illness ignored
• Cold storage: No protective equipment
• Loading docks: Daily back injuries

Food Processing

Ghirardelli, Mi Pueblo, others:

• Slips on wet floors
• Cuts without first aid
• Burns without treatment
• Chemical exposure cleaning
• Language discrimination

Auto Industry

Dealerships and repair shops:

• Mechanic injuries without compensation
• Chemical exposure (oils, solvents)
• Commission theft in sales
• Discrimination in client assignments
• No protective equipment

Healthcare

Kaiser San Leandro, clinics:

• Chronic understaffing
• Illegal mandatory overtime
• Violence from patients
• No hazard pay
• Discrimination scheduling

Expanded Frequently Asked Questions – San Leandro

Why are there so many injuries in San Leandro warehouses?

San Leandro = real warehouse capital:

• Cheaper land than Oakland/SF
• Perfect access to freeways
• Close to port and airport
• Desperate workforce

Warehouses designed for packages, not people. Each one is an injury factory.

Is it different to sue Walmart or FedEx vs small employers?

Big = more money BUT more resistance:

• Mandatory arbitration (we can fight)
• Teams of lawyers (we’re not scared)
• “Independent contractor” defense (we know how to win)
• Deep pockets for settlement

I’ve sued both. I know their tricks. I know their fears.

What if I work for a staffing agency, not directly?

90% of warehouse workers are “temps” – it’s a scam:

• Joint employer doctrine applies
• If they control your work = responsible
• We sue BOTH companies
• More defendants = more money

Are warehouse quotas legal?

NO if:

• They cause injuries
• They prevent bathroom breaks
• They require unsafe speed
• They violate meal/rest periods

AB 701 makes them explicitly illegal. Violations = large penalties.

Why do Mi Pueblo and other Latino markets exploit Latinos?

Our own people exploiting us – the betrayal hurts more:

• They assume you won’t sue “la raza”
• They pay cash to avoid records
• They use culture (“familia”) as an excuse
• More credible threats (they know your situation)

But the law has no cultural exceptions. I sue them anyway.

What if I get injured at Walmart but the doctor says I’m fine?

Company doctors ALWAYS say that:

• Paid by employer
• Incentive to deny
• Phantom “light duty”
• Second opinion is your right

We have real doctors who document the truth.

Can I sue if I signed papers in English that I didn’t understand?

YES. California requires documents in your language:

• If you primarily speak Spanish
• Employer knew or should have known
• Agreements in English = potentially void
• It is additional evidence of discrimination

How much are cases worth in San Leandro industrial vs office?

Industrial typically MORE:

• More severe injuries
• Greater jury sympathy
• More obvious violations
• Clear safety standards

Office discrimination more subtle but also valuable.

Why should I call Arlo Uriarte specifically?

Arlo Uriarte is not just a name on a billboard:

• 25+ years of REAL experience
• Born in the Latino community
• Knows every warehouse in San Leandro
• Sued Walmart, FedEx, Amazon personally
• Speaks real Spanish, not Google Translate
• Answers calls personally in emergencies

San Leandro Can’t Wait – Act NOW

While you read this:

• Another worker is injured at Walmart Distribution
• Another back is broken at FedEx Ground
• Another Latino is discriminated against at Coca-Cola
• Another family suffers without justice

Your pain has value. Your case has merit. Your voice has power.

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Why wait another day suffering?

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Arlo Uriarte says: “San Leandro works harder than any city in the Bay Area. It’s time for San Leandro to be compensated fairly. Call me personally. I will review your case. I will fight for you. We will win together.”