Teamsters Safety & Health Coronavirus Update
06
Mar
General Membership, H.R.C. - Human Rights Commission, Medical, , , , ,

Teamsters Safety & Health Coronavirus Update

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters Safety and Health Department have created a Coronavirus Fact Sheet which contains useful information and safety measures to assist you in worker protection, including a checklist to help take steps to plan and protect the health and safety of your staff, colleagues and family. This is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation. This fact sheet will be updated as needed. IBTcoronavirusFlierDownload Background - Since December 2019, there has been an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that was first detected in China and has now been detected in 60 locations internationally, including…
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Stand Up For Our Public Sector Workers
01
Mar
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Stand Up For Our Public Sector Workers

HB 1 is to be heard on the House Floor on Tuesday, March 2, 2020. This legislation is a clear and calculated attack on Florida’s workers. Click here NOW to find your Representative and tell them to Vote No on HB1 An out-of-state billionaire funded think tank has devised a new scheme to attack Teamsters and other Florida Unions representing our teachers, state and municipal workers, law enforcement officers, firefighters and other public sector workers. The bill is similar to ones that have been enacted in Alaska to change the ways in which union members can keep their Union membership. HB…
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Representing Your Interests and Bakery Update
27
Feb
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Representing Your Interests and Bakery Update

News: H.R.2474, Weingarten and our new app. Promo 1: The 2020 South Picnic https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity Segment 1: At our most recent General Membership Meeting, Josh Zivalich addressed the membership regarding attacks on unions in Tallahassee including H.B.1 Promo 2: Teamster Privilege Benefits Package https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity Segment 2: David Renshaw sits down with us to provide a negotiations update from the Bakery Division Special Thanks: David Renshaw 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. Episode written and produced by Bryan Bezpiaty.
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Big Changes to Begin 2020
30
Jan
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Big Changes to Begin 2020

In the News: 2019 scholarship winners, a BIG retirement announcement and a sad farewell. The Teamster Privilege Benefits Package https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity Main Story: D.R.I.V.E. Representatives speak to members at our January General Membership Meeting and talk about what’s at stake in 2020. Story 2: New Member Packets bring new tools to new Teamsters Dates to Remember in February: 8th - TNBC/Retiree Meetings20th - General Membership Meeting21-23 - Website Maintenance Special Thanks: Kevin Currie, John Cuite and Joe Lopez
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Mourning the Loss of a Legend
28
Jan
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Mourning the Loss of a Legend

Donald Jack Marr 1947-2020 Labor lost a true champion this past Friday. Don Marr, 72 of Cooper City Florida, died Friday, January 24, 2020, with loved ones at his side. Many South Florida workers had the pleasure of knowing Don, as a Secretary-Treasurer for Teamsters Local 390 as well as a business agent for Teamsters Local 390 & 769. Don primarily represented members in the car rental industry in recent years and he took great pride in being a true Teamster. In 1947, Don was born in Tecumseh Village, Michigan and graduated from Sierra Vista High School in Baldwin Park,…
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2019 Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship Award Winners
22
Jan
Air Canada, car rental, Freight, General Membership, Public Sector, Small Package, Soft Drink & Brewery, United, , , , , , , , , , , ,

2019 Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship Award Winners

The 2018 Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship recipients are in. We would like to thank our staff, members and sponsors who participate in the fundraising which allows the fund to keep awarding students of our Teamster members. As a result of these efforts, we would like to announce the following winners of the 2018 Teamsters Local 769 Scholarships. Nicholas Losa ---------- Son of Angel Losa (UPS)Alyssa Abarca ---------- Daughter of Jorge Abarca (UPS)Courtney Rae Gape ---------- Daughter of Ann Christiansen Gape (Air Canada)Jason Joseph Acker ---------- Son of William Acker (Crystal Springs)Matthew Cirsalli ---------- Son of Richard Cirsalli (United Airlines)Brooke Saunders…
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For #Frank & Looking Ahead to 2020
22
Dec
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For #Frank & Looking Ahead to 2020

The latest on our fallen Brother, Frank Ordonez and The Teamsters Local 769 Toy Drive Promo 1: The Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship Fundhttps://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity Main Story: Teamsters Local 769 endorsed candidate Danielle Cohen Higgins speaks at our December General Membership Meeting https://daniellecohenhiggins.com Promo 2: The Teamster Privilege Benefits Packagehttps://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity A look ahead at a new tech service coming to our members in 2020 Special Thanks this episode to the strength and solidarity of the members of Teamsters Local 769. Happy New Year.
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Donations for Our Fallen UPS Brother
07
Dec
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Donations for Our Fallen UPS Brother

Teamsters Local 769 is overwhelmed with the outpouring of support for the family of Teamster Brother Frank Ordonez, the UPS driver who was killed during the tragic events on December 5, 2019 which left two victims dead after a failed robbery and carjacking. The solidarity on display both online and through direct calls to the union has been nothing short of inspiring during such a heartbreaking moment in time. Teamsters Local 769 has been asked for details on how people can donate to help the family of Brother Ordonez and we are working to ensure the proper disbursement of those…
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05
Dec
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Tragic Shooting of UPS Driver in Miami

The following statement from Teamsters Local 769 is in regard to the tragic shooting of a UPS driver in Miami today. "It is with a heavy heart that I write this statement this evening. We are heartbroken by the tragic events from earlier today regarding one of our Teamsters Local 769 members (UPS Driver), who was carjacked while doing his job. He was ultimately victimized in a shootout after a lengthy police pursuit with the carjackers. The cowardly actions of the criminals involved that chose to kidnap this hard working young man to give themselves some type of "cover" or…
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