Local 234 was founded in Salinas.Californiaon March 1, 1970. The Charter was granted to the following: James D. Westphal, Charles Zelei, James E. Newmarch, James Myers, Ronald J. Bruening, Milton B. Armstrong, James E. Samson, Alphonse J. DeVos, Bradford M. Conger, DeWitt Astin, Ralph Games, Leland F. Knisley, Anthony Lombardi, Gary Pybas, and Bryce A. Fuller.