UPS Steward Roundtable – COVID-19 & MOU’s

UPS Steward Roundtable – COVID-19 & MOU’s

News: COVID-19 and its effects on our local, please continue to visit our website for a full list of COVID-19 Industry Specific Documents and other information related to members of 769, Sysco Miami warehouse workers & drivers ratify their first contracts, and the Teamsters Local 769 Smartphone App is now available for all members. For more info visit - http://teamsterslocal769.org/app Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship Fund - Learn more at https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity Main Story: Our first Steward Roundtable featuring business agent Mike Cortez. A group discussion with members from UPS including Local 769 trustee and steward Bob Grecol, who is joined by…
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COVID-19 Special

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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Representing Your Interests and Bakery Update

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

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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For #Frank & Looking Ahead to 2020

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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Holiday Special & Pension Update

News: Indian River Medical Center Ratification, South Picnic recap & TeamCare Health Fair, Teamsters Local 769 Women’s Committee and the NEW Teamsters Local 769 App Promo 1: North Holiday Picnic - December 8, 2019 https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity Main Story: 2019 Toy Drive details with David Renshaw - Deadline for drop off is December 19, 2019. Promo 2: Teamster Privilege Benefits https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity Pension Update with Josh Zivalich: Remember to continue to support legislation to protect our pensions. Call 888-979-9806 NOW and you will be put in touch with the offices of your elected representatives. Let your Senator know you support S.2254, the Butch…
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UPS Peak Season & Special Events

News - City of Fort Lauderdale & Air Canada ratify NEW contracts, Peak Season at UPS began on October 15th, Teamsters stay involved in the 2020 Presidential Elections and news from our 2019 Annual Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament. South Picnic November 2nd, 2019 https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity Main Story - Mike Cortez sits down with us to discuss the purpose of the UPS Peak Season Agreement and some of it’s highlights. Find the full agreement here - https://teamsterslocal769.org/vtx7 TLU769 Scholarship Fund find the 2019 Application at https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity
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BIG Contract News and Hurricane Relief

September news from the General Membership Meeting-Thanks for helping H.R. 397 pass in the House, Supporting the CWA strike, Hurricane Dorian relief efforts and a report from the 2019 Teamsters Annual Women’s Conference. Find our2019 Golf Tournament registration form at https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity Main Story: A conversation with Teamsters Local 769 Business Agent Andy Madtes about the recent Tentative Agreement at the City of Fort Lauderdale. Follow this link for details on an Informational Meeting and FRS Seminar for ALL City of Fort Lauderdale employees. https://teamsterslocal769.org/mo46  Find the 2019TLU769 Scholarship Fund Application at https://teamsterslocal769.org/fp28Special Thanks to David Renshaw, Andy Madtes and Yvette Dawson.
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Multiple Victories – Summer Update #3

H.R. 397 passes in the House and another big win at Sysco in Miami. UPS and UPS Freight contracts published, the results of the TNBC Back-to-School Drive and the first meeting of the Teamsters Local 769 Women’s Committee.  2019 Golf Tournament on Oct. 19, 2019 - find the 2019 registration form at https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity A conversation with Teamsters Local 769 Business Agent Dan Vera about the organizing victory for warehouse workers at Sysco in Miami. The Teamsters Local 769 Annual South Picnic on Nov. 2, 2019 https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity Teamsters Local 769 Business Agent Andy Madtes gives an update on a resolution for…
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The Pension CRISIS

If you are not helping...Why? In this Special Episode, Josh Zivalich helps break down the current status of the pension crisis and explains the efforts to rescue Union pensions as well as what every Teamster must do to help. Pension saving legislation H.R. 397 is headed for a debate & vote in front of the full House of Representatives this week and YOU need to contact your representatives and demand their support. Call 888-979-9806 NOW and you will be put in touch with the offices of your elected representatives. Let Congress know you support H.R. 397, the Rehabilitation of Multiemployer…
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