Each One Teach One – UPS Member Education

Each One Teach One – UPS Member Education

News: Summer Meetings, UPS Member Trainings, and Air Canada and United Airlines negotiations update. Benefit: Fidelity Mortgage https://teamsterslocal769.org/power/member-discounts/ Main Segment: Business Agent Mike Cortez joins us, along with UPS Stewards Bob Grecol, Sean Bryson, Breon Plummer, and Mohammar Richards, to discuss common workplace issues they have encountered while educating and organizing UPS members ahead of contract expiration.  Benefit: Wise-Traveler https://teamsterslocal769.org/power/member-discounts/ Special Thanks to Mike Cortez, Bob Grecol, Sean Bryson, Breon Plummer, and Mohammar Richards 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.…
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STRIKE Prep And The Fights Ahead

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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SPECIAL REPORT – UNITED Airlines Extension

SPECIAL REPORT – UNITED Airlines Extension

This episode explains a few of the details of the UNITED Airlines Contract Extension, as well as information on how to request duplicate credentials. That process is also included below. 2023 CONTRACT EXTENSION DUPLICATE VOTING CREDENTIAL REQUEST ANYONE WHO HAS NOT RECEIVED THEIR VOTING CREDENTIALS IN THE MAIL AT THE TIME OF THIS MEMO WILL NEED TO REQUEST YOUR DUPLICATE CREDENTIALS IMMEDIATELY AND BEFORE JANUARY 27, 2023 @ 11:00 AM EASTERN TIME DUPLICATE BALLOTS CAN BE REQUESTED BY SENDING AN EMAIL TO OFFICE@TEAMSTERSLOCAL769.ORG OR BY CALLING THE LOCALS MIAMI OFFICE @ (305) 642-6255 • IF YOU SEND AN E-MAIL (THIS…
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The Amazon Union Threat

The Amazon Union Threat

News: Indian River County contract ratification, Teamsters Local 769 Picnics, RLA steward training, TLU769 Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament, and an organizing victory for maintenance workers at DHL Express. Promo: Teamster Privilege Benefits Main Story: Excerpts from the 2022 Local 769 Steward Seminar featuring details on the threat of Amazon and its impact on Union members. Promo: Teamsters Local 769 Smartphone App 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. The episode was written and produced by Bryan Bezpiaty. Music in…
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2022 Teamsters Local 769 Toy Drive

2022 Teamsters Local 769 Toy Drive

Most Union members can provide for their families during the holiday season while other families are far less fortunate. When shopping online or in-person this year, remember to pick up an extra toy for our Annual Toy Drive. Teamsters Local 769 will again be collecting toys for children in need and distributing them through programs in Dade, Broward, Monroe, and Palm Beach Counties. Most Union members can provide for their families during the holiday season while other families are far less fortunate. When shopping online or in-person this year, remember to pick up an extra toy for our Annual Toy…
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The Summer of 22 – Special Update

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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Teamsters at IMEX Ratify First Contract

Teamsters at IMEX Ratify First Contract

On Saturday, July 16, 2022, Teamster members at IMEX, in three Florida locations, voted to ratify a three-year agreement which is their first since organizing their Union just over a year ago. IMEX workers handle the loading and unloading of cargo from trains at the Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Jacksonville railyards. Many of those cargo containers are transported to and from the railyard by Teamsters who work for employers like UPS, Crowley, YRC, ABF, and others. That means another link in the supply chain is now operated by Teamster members. Teamsters at Ft.Lauderdale IMEX There were numerous workplace issues that…
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2022 Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship

2022 Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship

Teamster parents work hard to provide for their children and funding for a good education is a concern for all who have children nearing the end of high school. The Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship fund is something all the 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 2022 graduating seniors are eligible to apply. We hope you’ll join us in supporting a bright future for Teamster children and support the TLU769 Scholarship Fund. Please spread the word about the Scholarship Fund to all of…
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