General Membership – Page 7 – Teamsters Local 769

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Jun

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Our Nation at a Crossroads

A Call to Action The following letter related to the tragic murder of George Floyd is to be shared with all members of Teamsters Local 769.

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May

General MembershipGeneral Membership Meeting

Virtual General Membership Meeting

As previously communicated, the General Membership Meeting for the month of May was postponed due to the CDC guidelines for social distancing during the pandemic. We have rescheduled the meeting to be held in a virtual format. This will be our first meeting conducted in this fashion, and because of the nature of the format, space is limited (75 participants on a first come, first serve basis). It will be necessary to pre-register for the May General Membership Meeting which will be held on May 28, 2020 8:00 PM EDT. Do so by clicking the following link. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5551733682863974415 After registering,…

Coronavirus and its Effects to Our Various Sectors

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May

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Coronavirus and its Effects to Our Various Sectors

The following letter has been sent for posting on all Union bulletin boards, and is the latest update from Local 769 President Josh Zivalich on the current state of our Union.

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Apr

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Teamsters Airline Technicians Update

Sysco Warehouse Workers & Drivers Ratify First Contracts

01

Apr

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Sysco Warehouse Workers & Drivers Ratify First Contracts

In a near unanimous vote, our Teamsters Local 769 brothers and sisters at Sysco in Miami have ratified their first contracts. Despite the challenging climate posed by coronavirus closures, the one-year agreements include important protections for workers: just cause language, layoff and recall rights for furloughed workers, as well as seniority and wage protections for the warehouse workers and drivers. "Given the terrible situation facing these workers and the country as a whole, this contract is important because of the layoff language and recall rights," said Josh Zivalich, Local 769 President. "The workers recognized this with the near unanimous approval."…

28

Mar

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COVID-19 Special

After Intro - Title and Contents Segment 1: Coronavirus facts and information with Josh Zivalich. Details on the Union's efforts and challenges faced. For information on how your industry is being affected, visit www.TeamstersLocal769.org/COVID-19 Promo: Teamster Privilege Benefits - Learn more at https://teamster.org/benefits News: The IBT COVID-19 website at www.Teamster.org/covid-19 , Florida House Bill 1 comes way too close, Teamsters win arbitration case against UPS Freight, and 769 boots on the ground for 2020 elections. Learn more at www.TeamstersVote.com The New Teamsters Local 769 App - A brief explanation of registration and features. Learn more at www.TeamstersLocal769.org/app Show produced by…

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Mar

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769 Teamsters Still Hard at Work

Teamsters Local 769 members and staff have been hard at work, even during all of the restrictions and closures due to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). Information has been pouring in from many of our employers, affiliates, and benefit plans, and while many of our members are busy delivering goods and services or dealing with restrictions and closures, we have been negotiating special protections for our members. We have received many calls with requests for more information and everyone wants answers. If you want to keep up to date on happenings in your workplace or how your industry is being impacted…

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Mar

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Dean Foods Bankruptcy Update

There have been some significant developments since our last update February 17. Please read the following document carefully as this bankruptcy is now on an even tighter timeline than we previously reported. Please also note that this situation is very serious.

United Airlines Request for Government Assistance

16

Mar

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United Airlines Request for Government Assistance

The following letter, from United Airlines Chief Executive Officer Oscar Munoz, was sent to the United States Houses of Congress and the Executive Administration on behalf of the employees of United Airlines and their representative labor organizations.

11

Mar

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Teamsters VOTE 2020

Teamsters Local 769 has always understood the importance of supporting candidates for political office who stand for our Union values and defend our contracts when working families come under attack at all levels of government. For that reason, leading up to the Primary Elections in Florida, Teamsters Local 769 has boots on the ground at workplaces throughout South Florida explaining how our brothers and sisters can educated themselves about the issues at stake and the candidates who have our backs. If you see our Union brothers at your workplace, stop and say hello and be sure to pick up some…