STRIKE Prep And The Fights Ahead
08
Mar
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STRIKE Prep And The Fights Ahead

News: Highlights from our February General Membership Meeting include news of the battles we face in Tallahassee, a special note of thanks to Brother Renshaw, and a list of our 2022 Teamsters Local 769 scholarship recipients. Promo: Fidelity Mortgage https://teamsterslocal769.org/power/member-discounts/ Main Story:.Business Agent Chuck Thome joins a roundtable of UPS stewards to discuss how to be prepared for UPS contract negotiations and any potential action. Recorded following a recent UPS Coordinator meeting, this segment features Dan Allen, Sean Bryson, and Persio Diaz. Download our smartphone app to stay connected. Promo: Wise-Traveler https://teamsterslocal769.org/power/member-discounts/ Feature Story: Andy Madtes, Business Agent, gives us a…
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06
Jan
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Film Industry Legislative Update

The following update was shared by Film Florida, a state-wide not-for–profit entertainment production association that represents Florida’s film, TV & digital media industry.  Teamsters Local 769 supports Film Florida's efforts to bring more film opportunities and good jobs for working families in our state. We hope each of you had a wonderful holiday season and a great start to 2017. While January 9th serves as the unofficial start of the “legislative season” in Florida, we have been working on legislative efforts for the last six months and wanted to take this opportunity to give you an update on where things stand…
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12
Jan
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Call to Action for Florida Film Industry

Teamsters Local 769 represents many hard working men and women in the film industry. Film Florida is a not-for–profit entertainment production association that provides a leadership role in Florida’s film, TV & digital media industry. They are very closely connected with the Florida Office of Film and Entertainment, helping to craft the film incentives offered by our state. As they prepare for Tuesday's start of the 2016 Legislative Session, click below for an important update and info about upcoming calls to action and visit their website for more information about the film and television industry in our state.   [embedsite src="http://filmflorida.org/news/2016-legislative-session-update-and-call-to-action/" width="100%"…
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Film Florida – Rally in Tally
07
Feb
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Film Florida – Rally in Tally

Each March, film industry members descend on Tallahassee for an annual Capitol Blitz. Though some of our members are regulars in Tallahassee throughout the year, the March meeting gives all members an opportunity to walk the halls and meet with lawmakers in an effort to increase awareness about legislature that affects the film industry, and to communicate the impact the film industry has in our state. The successful "Rally in Tally" has played an instrumental role in helping increase our states financial incentives and tax credits. This is a critical year to show the Florida legislation that the Film, Entertainment,…
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