Avis – Teamsters Local 769

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Aug

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The Summer of 22 – Special Update

News: Numerous contract ratifications including Avis, CEMEX, Freshpoint, IMEX, and more. Stewards gather for Training Seminar and UPS members conduct a Day of Action Promo: Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship Fund Main Story: An interview with Airline Agent Tommy Esposito and MCO Chief Steward Paul Becerra who provide a local update for United Airlines members and how to get connected to good information heading into negotiations. Promo: Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament Special Thanks to Tommy Esposito, Paul Becerra, Luis Cruz, and Randy Launderville

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Jan

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Mourning the Loss of a Legend

Donald Jack Marr 1947-2020 Labor lost a true champion this past Friday. Don Marr, 72 of Cooper City Florida, died Friday, January 24, 2020, with loved ones at his side. Many South Florida workers had the pleasure of knowing Don, as a Secretary-Treasurer for Teamsters Local 390 as well as a business agent for Teamsters Local 390 & 769. Don primarily represented members in the car rental industry in recent years and he took great pride in being a true Teamster. In 1947, Don was born in Tecumseh Village, Michigan and graduated from Sierra Vista High School in Baldwin Park,…

20

Mar

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Avis/Budget Employees WIN BIG!

Teamsters Local 769 would like to welcome our newest members from the Avis / Budget groups at the Miami and Fort Lauderdale Airport Locations. This encompasses both the Rental Representatives and the Customer Service Representatives at both locations. The employees at these locations voted unanimously to ratify their first contract which officially makes them new Teamsters. It is a long-standing policy of Teamsters Local 769 to not collect dues from any group that has voted for Teamster representation until they ratify their first contract. This journey for these brave employees began almost one year ago (see story) and their strength and…

18

May

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Big Victory at Avis/Budget

Teamsters Local 769 is proud to announce another organizing victory. Yesterday an election was held for the Avis Budget Group at the Ft. Lauderdale and Miami Airports. Of the 132 total employees Teamsters received 82 votes. The IAM (Machinist) got 2 and the company got 2. This election was not even close. We are proud to welcome these new members to Local 769. Local 769 has organized over 300 new members in the past 30 days. Now it is off to get strong agreements for all of these new members. Strong election results such as this make that job easier.…