2020 Local 769 Scholarship Award Winners

2020 Local 769 Scholarship Award Winners

The 2020 Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship Award recipients are in, and by now they all have received their notifications. We would first like to thank all of our sponsors who contributed during this pandemic to ensure the fund could continue to award children of our Teamster members as they enter college. "We want to thank our amazing sponsors for helping raise money this year so that we could award all applicants scholarships in spite of not being able to hold our primary fundraising event. Congratulations to all of the scholarship winners and their parents. We wish these young men and…
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Giving Thanks for Strong Contracts

Giving Thanks for Strong Contracts

News: Notice of cancellation of remaining 2020 events, lucky winners at November's General Membership Meeting, contactless sign in at recent meetings. Promo: Teamster Privilege Benefits Packagehttps://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity Segment 1: Eddy Valero speaks with us about the contract victory at DHL-MDC Promo: Smartphone app promohttps://teamsterslocal769.org/app Segment 2: Teamster efforts during the 2020 elections. Special Thanks: Alex Alvarado, Joel Brito, Dondi Mcrea, Ivan Rodriguez and Eddy Valero Closing Credits: Show produced by the Officers and Staff of Teamsters Local 769 including Josh Zivalich, Roly Pina and Steve Myers with contributions by Local 769 Business Agents. Episode written and produced by Bryan Bezpiaty. Show…
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Some Semblance of Normality

Some Semblance of Normality

News: Since the Summer break is over, we have news dating back to June such as MDC’s NEW 3 year agreement, Teamsters Local 769 distributes masks to Essential Service Workers, record volume at UPS and relief on the way and the 2020 UPS Peak Season Agreement. Promo 1: Smartphone app promohttps://teamsterslocal769.org/app Segment 1: Highlights from our September General Membership Meeting Highlights the latest on Frank Ordonez and other issues involving the Local. Promo 2: Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship Fundhttps://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity Segment 2: Election 2020 update featuring Joel Brito, Ivan Rodrigues and Josh Zivalich Special Thanks: Joel Brito and Ivan Rodriguez
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2020 UPS Peak Season Agreement & Change of Operations Notices

2020 UPS Peak Season Agreement & Change of Operations Notices

The following document applies to all Teamsters Local 769 UPS members for peak season operations in 2020. Also attached are the details regarding TEMPORARY change of operations for the Homestead, West Palm Beach and Deerfield UPS facilities. If you are unable to view or print the following documents, click here. As always, for the latest news related to UPS members of Teamsters Local 769, follow us on social media or subscribe for updates on our website.
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A Letter to Local 769 Members at UPS

A Letter to Local 769 Members at UPS

As your Local Union, we have recognized the tremendous volume increases at UPS, and we acknowledge the long weeks and hours each one of you have been working. As a Company, UPS has a unique situation in these uncertain times - much more work than they planned for. All facilities under our jurisdiction have experienced "Peak Season" levels with no end in sight. This is not a problem that is limited in scope to South Florida, indeed it is national. The staffing levels at these buildings has led to a struggle to meet the demand of the sheer number of…
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Virtual Meeting Highlights & UPS Update

Virtual Meeting Highlights & UPS Update

News: Justice for George Floyd, our first Virtual General Membership Meeting, COVID-19 and where to find details about your workplace, and the Teamsters Local 769 Smartphone App is now available for all members. http://teamsterslocal769.org/app Promo 1: Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship Fund https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity Story 1: Highlights from our first Virtual General Membership Meeting held on May 28, 2020 Promo 2: Teamster Privilege Benefits Package https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity Story 2: An interview with Teamsters Local 769 business agent Keith Pascalis about the latest hot topics at UPS Special Thanks: Keith Pascalis
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Teamsters VOTE 2020

Teamsters VOTE 2020

Teamsters Local 769 has always understood the importance of supporting candidates for political office who stand for our Union values and defend our contracts when working families come under attack at all levels of government. For that reason, leading up to the Primary Elections in Florida, Teamsters Local 769 has boots on the ground at workplaces throughout South Florida explaining how our brothers and sisters can educated themselves about the issues at stake and the candidates who have our backs. If you see our Union brothers at your workplace, stop and say hello and be sure to pick up some…
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2019 Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship Award Winners

2019 Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship Award Winners

The 2018 Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship recipients are in. We would like to thank our staff, members and sponsors who participate in the fundraising which allows the fund to keep awarding students of our Teamster members. As a result of these efforts, we would like to announce the following winners of the 2018 Teamsters Local 769 Scholarships. Nicholas Losa ---------- Son of Angel Losa (UPS)Alyssa Abarca ---------- Daughter of Jorge Abarca (UPS)Courtney Rae Gape ---------- Daughter of Ann Christiansen Gape (Air Canada)Jason Joseph Acker ---------- Son of William Acker (Crystal Springs)Matthew Cirsalli ---------- Son of Richard Cirsalli (United Airlines)Brooke Saunders…
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