23
Jan
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Teamsters Present Initial UPS & UPS Freight Contract Proposals to Company

The Teamsters National Negotiating Committee presented the union’s initial UPS and UPS Freight contract proposals to the company today, marking the start of negotiations. These are the initial contract proposals and are subject to change during negotiations. UPS members may view the UPS proposal here. UPS Freight members may view the UPS Freight proposal here. UPS and UPS Freight members may also view the proposals by downloading the UPS Rising app. If you have not downloaded the app, we encourage you to do so to receive the most up-to-date information.Download the app here. Negotiations are scheduled to continue through Thursday…
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09
Jan
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UPS & UPS Freight Contract Negotiations Update Call

To all UPS and UPS Freight members of Teamsters Local 769. UPS and UPS Freight contract negotiations will kick off in late January. For an update on the process of negotiations and what you can do to be involved, please join Denis Taylor, Director, IBT Package Division, for a conference call on January 28. Register for the call, here.  View the flier for more information.  
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29
Dec
Freight, , , , , , ,

NLRB Certifies Con-Way Election

Teamsters Local 769 has been certified by the National Labor Relations Board as the exclusive collective bargaining representatives for Con-Way Freight, Inc. employees in Hialeah Florida. " We're glad the company did not pursue frivolous objections to the election and we look forward to collecting contract proposals and beginning collective bargaining.", said Teamsters Local 769 President and Principal Officer Mike Scott. Congratulations to our Con-Way brothers and sisters and we welcome you as our newest members of  Teamsters Local 769. We look forward to negotiating a strong contract for the future of you and your families.
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12
Dec
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Victory at Con-Way Freight in Miami

Employees at Con-Way Freight in Miami voted to join the Teamsters yesterday and Teamsters Local 769 would like to congratulate our newest members. Local 769 President and Principal Officer Mike Scott said of the victory, "I am so proud of our newest members. These men and women took on their employer for a better life for their families. Welcome to the Teamsters." This was a hard fought battle for a brighter future and has been another in a wave of victories at Fed-Ex Freight and other Con-Way locations. Employees were fighting for dignity and respect in the workplace and after…
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20
Oct
Freight, General Membership, , , , , , , ,

Petition Filed for Conway Freight Miami

Today Teamsters Local 769 has filed a petition to organize the Conway Freight employees at the Miami location. "Following the successful organizing of the Conway Freight in Laredo Texas and the three elections slated for later this week in California. we see a wave of organizing activity within this company.", said Teamsters Local 769 President and Principal Officer Mike Scott. The employees recognize the strength of Teamsters bargaining power and want to be part of our team. Continue checking back here for updates or subscribe to our website or other social media outlets for continuous updates on all issues that…
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12
Jan
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UPS Freight Contract Ratified

The following press release is the latest news from the IBT on the overwhelming approval of the UPS Freight National Contract. The new 5 year contract, which covers 13,o00 UPS Freight workers, improves and protects wages, benefits and working conditions at a time when most freight companies are making cuts. Read the full press release below or click here is you are unable to view it in your browser. As always, keep checking back here for more news as it relates to members of Teamsters Local 769 and we encourage you to subscribe for updates on the left side of…
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07
Jan
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UPS Freight Update

The following press release is from the Teamsters UPS Freight National Negotiating Committee and is the latest information as of January 7, 2014. Subscribe for updates on the left side of our home page and we will keep you informed on all news as it related to UPS Freight members of Teamsters Local 769. If you are unable to view the image below, click here.  
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07
Dec
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YRC Proposal to be Voted on by Members

Company Proposal Extends and Modifies Existing MOU (Washington, D.C.) –The IBT reports that leaders today from Teamster local unions representing members at YRC Worldwide, Inc. (YRCW) approved providing their members the ability to vote on the company’s proposed changes to the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The company is proposing to extend and modify the current restructuring agreement from March 31, 2015, when it is scheduled to expire, until March 31, 2019. YRCW has requested the extension and certain contract modifications to facilitate a refinancing of $1.4 billion of debt that comes due beginning in early 2014 as well as…
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