Local 769 Responds to Hurricane Michael

Following Hurricane Michael, Teamsters Answer the Call for Action Following the devastation of Hurricane Michael, Teamsters formed a disaster relief labor coalition with the Florida AFL-CIO to provide assistance to residents of the Florida Panhandle. IBT Disaster Relief has taking the leading role in setting up the logistics for relief supply distribution in the region. The labor coalition set up distribution points at local schools and other locations, and trucks began driving into the affected communities today to locate residents and get them essential items that they need to get through the aftermath of the storm. Teamsters Local 769 Business…
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Candidates Who Stand with Labor

Below is a list of candidates endorsed by Teamsters Local 769 in the upcoming Elections on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. You may print as many copies for distribution as you like and we encourage you to make a plan for election day or to vote early if possible. Most South Florida counties begin early voting this Monday, October 22, 2018. There are candidates both Republican and Democrat who have pledged to take our side on issues important to our brothers and sisters in this union, and we encourage you to cast your vote for a candidate who will stand with…
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Allegiant Air Contract Update

Brothers and Sisters, The IBT International Negotiating Team met on 8/20 thru 8/22 to finish putting together the framework of what will be your first Teamster Contract. We were able to complete the framework and have scheduled meetings with the rank and file negotiating committee members 10/23 and 10/24 to begin crafting the language we will use in face to face bargaining with the company. Once we have prepared our documents we will schedule meetings with the company’s negotiators and begin the process. We are excited to be moving forward and appreciate your continued support as we negotiate your first…
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UPS Contract Vote

Below is a letter to all Teamsters Local 769 members employed by UPS regarding the upcoming contract vote and the rumors circulating about the Tentative Agreement. Please take a moment to read and share with your co-workers. Your future is far too important to depend on gossip and the opinions of others alone. We also encourage you to read the agreements which are attached below the letter and make your own educated decision on the content of the agreements. TENTATIVE UPS MASTER AGREEMENT: Master Agreement Master Agreement in Spanish  TENTATIVE UPS REGIONAL AGREEMENTS: Southern Region
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2018 Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship

Teamster parents work hard to provide for their children and funding for a good education is a top priority for all who have children nearing the end of high school. The Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship fund is something that  all children of Teamsters Local 769 members are eligible for and the following application form can be printed at home or requested from your stewards or business agents. All 2018 graduating seniors are eligible to apply. All Teamsters Local 769 members are welcome and encouraged to help support the event that helps fund our scholarships by attending our Annual Golf Tournament on October 20, 2018.    
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Local Primary Election Endorsements

Below is the endorsement information for the upcoming Primary Elections on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. Print as many copies for distribution as you like. As always, contact our of office if you have any other questions or concerns and remember to subscribe to out website or any of our social media accounts for the latest news and information related to members of Teamsters Local 769.  
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Leaders of Local Unions Approve UPS Tentative Agreements

Leaders of local unions that represent UPS and UPS Freight Teamsters met today and approved the two separate tentative national agreements, paving the way for members to vote by electronic ballot starting next month. Regarding the UPS tentative agreement, “Today’s vote was a very strong indication of the support nationwide from local union leaders and it sends the national agreement, regional supplements and riders to the members for a ratification vote,” said Denis Taylor, Director of the Teamsters Package Division and Co-Chairman of the Teamsters National UPS Negotiating Committee. “This agreement provides all our UPS members with tremendous gains in…
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