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Jul
05
Jun
Central States Webinar
There will be a Webinar for ALL Central States Plan participants on Monday, June 8th at 6pm EST. See photo for how to participate. For more information, visit - https://www.voicesforpensionsecurity.com/
04
Jun
Virtual Meeting Highlights & UPS Update
News: Justice for George Floyd, our first Virtual General Membership Meeting, COVID-19 and where to find details about your workplace, and the Teamsters Local 769 Smartphone App is now available for all members. http://teamsterslocal769.org/app Promo 1: Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship Fund https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity Story 1: Highlights from our first Virtual General Membership Meeting held on May 28, 2020 Promo 2: Teamster Privilege Benefits Package https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity Story 2: An interview with Teamsters Local 769 business agent Keith Pascalis about the latest hot topics at UPS Special Thanks: Keith Pascalis
03
Jun
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.
27
May
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,…
14
May
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.
28
Apr
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…
01
Apr
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."…