General Membership – Page 4 – Teamsters Local 769

Surfside Building Collapse Emergency Info

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Jun

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Surfside Building Collapse Emergency Info

Teamsters Local 769 is deeply saddened by the tragic collapse of the Champlain Building in Surfside. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. Anyone in the community with information, or needing assistance, should contact these emergency numbers.

ALL UPS Members That Operate Package Cars

09

Jun

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ALL UPS Members That Operate Package Cars

The following letter was mailed to all full-time package car drivers at UPS within our local Union. All UPS Teamsters that operate UPS package card should be made aware of the position of the Union regarding "On Car" cameras. https://TeamstersLocal769.org/forms/UPS6-9-21-On-Car-Cameras.pdf

City of Fort Pierce Workers Ratify 1st Year Increase of 8%

28

May

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City of Fort Pierce Workers Ratify 1st Year Increase of 8%

On Tuesday, May 25, 2021, public sector members at the City of Fort Pierce ratified a new 3 year contract which includes an 8% increase for all workers in the first year of the agreement and additional incentive pay increases for sanitation workers. The agreement also includes reopeners for wages during the second and third years, so this contract ensures that these essential workers will be compensated for their efforts now and into the future. The public sector workers in the City of Fort Pierce have been represented by the Teamsters for 45 years and are the longest running public…

01

May

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Florida Union’s Dodge a Bullet

It’s finally over, the 2021 Florida Legislative Session has come to a close on Friday April 30, 2021. Union's had been under a relentless attack during one of the worst legislative sessions in recent memory, but we were successful in our fight to stand up for our brothers and sisters, and working people throughout the state.There were many pieces of disgusting legislation, but few that were worse than the union-busting SB 1014/HB 835. These packages changed dramatically over time, with bills moving and stalling beginning before the session during the Interim Committee process in January. In the end, anti-worker forces…

IBT STATEMENT ON WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY 2021

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Apr

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IBT STATEMENT ON WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY 2021

The pandemic has challenged workers throughout North America. For our 200,000 Teamster Public Services Division members, it has meant hard work and sacrifice. Many of us have been putting our lives on the line performing essential services to keep our nation running. For some of us, the past year has meant the loss of someone we know—family a friends, neighbors, and co-workers. That’s why this year’s Workers’ Memorial Day is particularly poignant, as we honor those who have passed away and been injured while serving on the front lines of this unprecedented national health crisis. Every year on April 28,…

Allegiant Air First Collective Bargaining Agreement Now Headed to Vote

16

Apr

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Allegiant Air First Collective Bargaining Agreement Now Headed to Vote

The Teamsters have reached an agreement in principle for 415 mechanics and related classifications at Allegiant Air. After the agreement in principle is finalized between the union and the company, it will be put out for a ratification vote by Teamsters at Allegiant which is expected to occur sometime by the end of July of this year. The Teamsters had already represented pilots and dispatchers at the Allegiant and were certified as the group’s exclusive representative on March 7, 2018. These negotiations were particularly challenging due to the pandemic, having begun in January of 2019, the process was temporarily suspended…

The Tallahassee Breakdown & Some Good News

05

Apr

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The Tallahassee Breakdown & Some Good News

News: The cancellation of our March General Membership Meeting, Pension Legislation is signed by the President, Teamsters at Cummins ratify a NEW 3 year contract and an update on the UPS Freight transition to T-Force Freight. Promo: Teamster Privilege Benefits Packagehttps://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity Segment 1: A detailed breakdown of the attacks on working families that are underway in Tallahassee with Josh Zivalich and Andy Madtes. Why these bills are a threat to our members and all Union workers in Florida. Could your pension be at risk? Promo 2: NEW 2021 Smartphone app promohttps://teamsterslocal769.org/app Segment 2: It’s NOT All Bad News. Pension Plans…

04

Mar

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A Fresh Start to 2021

News: Good news about pension legislation, a new contract for Penske and Akima as well as the Sale of UPS Freight to TFI. Promo: Smartphone apphttps://teamsterslocal769.org/app Segment 1: The 2020 Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship Recipients with Josh Zivalich. For additional information on how you can support the 2021 Scholarship Fund or an application for your child, click here Promo: Teamster Privilege Benefits Packagehttps://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity Segment 2: A new 5 year contract at Bimbo Bakeries featuring two members of the negotiating committee and Bakery & Laundry Division Business Agent David Renshaw. click here for more info Special Thanks: To Bruno Duran, Jim…

Teamsters at Bimbo Bakery Ratify NEW 5 Year Contract

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Feb

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Teamsters at Bimbo Bakery Ratify NEW 5 Year Contract

On Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Teamsters at Bimbo Bakery ratified a new contract after a series of ratification meetings were conducted at multiple locations. The meetings were for the purposes of explaining all of the enhancements workers would be receiving under the new 5 year agreement. Enhancements that included increased pension contributions, improved route bidding language and reduced employee healthcare costs to name a few. “I would like to thank Bruno Duran and the entire negotiating committee throughout multiple locations.”, said David Renshaw - Teamsters Local 769 Business Agent. “They were instrumental in assisting during negotiations and aided in crafting…

Workers at AKIMA Ratify NEW 3 Year Contract

09

Feb

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Workers at AKIMA Ratify NEW 3 Year Contract

On Friday, February 5th, 2021, members at AKIMA Global Services overwhelmingly voted to approve a new three year contract. Teamsters at AKIMA work in the Krome Detention Center in Miami-Dade and the bargaining unit includes numerous classifications, from personnel in the kitchen, to office staff and warehouse workers to name a few. Workers voted for a contract that contained wage increases, the ability to roll over vacation time and increased contributions to healthcare coverage. "I would like to thank all of the members at AGS who work hard at the Krome and took the time to meet multiple times during…