11
Oct
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#Local769Votes kicks off with great response

The response to our "Labor Challenge" has been amazing. Brothers and sisters of Teamsters Local 769 have been showing their Teamster pride and sending in photos of themselves holding our #Local769Votes flyer by the dozens. The movement has swept the country and brothers and sisters from coast to coast are joining the movement to get out the vote this November 4th. Even General President James P. Hoffa posted photo. Pictured above is Jose Suarez from the Penske Miami North shop. He is this weeks featured "Labor Challenge" participant and a gallery of those who joined him this week is featured below.…
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02
Oct
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UPS Teamcare Update

The following 4 letters have been issued by Teamcare and relate to the transition from the previous UPS Company plan as well as the UPS Freight Company plan. The 4th letter also addresses those that were in plan C6 and who are now in plan U2. For additional information you may visit www.MyTeamcare.org and if you have not taken a moment to do so, please register today to be able to access all of your individual and family healthcare information and benefits. Click here if you are unable to view the documents below.  
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27
Sep
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2014 UPS Peak Season Agreement

The Following document is a copy of the agreement between Teamsters Local 769  and UPS the Florida District detailing peak season operations for 2014. Contact your business agent and shop stewards with any questions related to these matters and have a safe holiday season. As always, follow us on social media or subscribe to our website using the form field on the left side of the home page for the latest updates on all matters affecting members of Teamsters Local 769. Click HERE if you are unable to view document below
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22
Sep
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I’m a Teamster and I VOTE!

It's ALL about turnout so inspire your brothers and sisters to get out the vote. Experts agree, the candidates that will win this fall will be those who motivate their supporters to get to the polls. Across the country, the labor movement is gearing up to be sure that our candidates are those winners. Here at Teamsters Local 769 we have a couple of voter education and motivational programs in the works this fall and we hope you'll help. The first is Membership Mondays. On Membership Mondays our social media pages will feature tips and educational posts for newest members in…
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08
Sep
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2014 Bakery & Laundry Conference

The 2014 I.B.T Bakery & Laundry conference was held in Lake Tahoe from August 25 -27 2014. On Tuesday, August 26, 2014 David Renshaw a Business Agent from Teamsters Local 769 who serves on the Human Rights Commission and is the South East rep. for iPods for wounded veterans, spoke with all of the business agents, delegates and the executive board of I.B.T Bakery & Laundry division. During that time David spoke about the events that have taken place since we had the pleasure of having ipods for Wounded Veterans speak at our Bakery & Laundry conference in 2013. One of…
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23
Aug
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Primary Election – Get out and VOTE!

If you haven't already early voted, Teamsters Local 769 would like to remind you to get out and vote this Tuesday August 26th, 2014. The primary elections are often overlooked but still very important as we encourage you to support the men and women running for office that understand the issues of today's union members and their families. Below is a list of voting information links for each county. Miami-Dade Broward Palm Beach Martin St. Lucie Indian River Okeechobee Osceola Brevard Orange The Teamster Union’s Congressional voting scorecard allows members to see where their elected officials stand on the issues…
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08
Aug
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An Evening for the Ages

Unions have been hard at work in South Florida for a long time. Many locals had been chartered over the years and while some have faded into history or merged with one another, one local stands strong here in Miami. Fifty years strong and tonight was the night to celebrate that accomplishment. The date was Saturday, August 2, 2014. Teamsters and friends of labor had been arriving at the Doubletree Hotel in Deerfield Beach Florida all weekend long, some from as far away as New York, Puerto Rico and Texas. Around six o'clock the halls began to fill as members,…
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27
Jul
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2014 Scholarship and Golf Tournament Registration Begins

Making sure Teamster children grow up receiving a good education is a goal of all Teamster parents and even if your children are not ready to head off to college, it's not too soon to help. The following information has been mailed to all stewards and can be printed directly from our website. Included is an application for 2014 graduating seniors to apply for a scholarship from the Teamsters Local Union No. 769 Scholarship Fund and an application for all members to come out to our annual golf tournament on October 4th, 2014, to raise money for the very same…
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07
Jul
H.R.C. - Human Rights Commission

HRC Update

Ipods for Wounded Veterans The following pictures and video are related to the Teamsters Local 769 Human Resource Commission and it's ongoing efforts for the Ipods for Wounded Veterans campaign. For more information, click HERE to visit our HRC page.     Veterans Trip to Washington from Wilmington TV on Vimeo.
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