Each One Teach One – UPS Member Education
31
May
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Each One Teach One – UPS Member Education

News: Summer Meetings, UPS Member Trainings, and Air Canada and United Airlines negotiations update. Benefit: Fidelity Mortgage https://teamsterslocal769.org/power/member-discounts/ Main Segment: Business Agent Mike Cortez joins us, along with UPS Stewards Bob Grecol, Sean Bryson, Breon Plummer, and Mohammar Richards, to discuss common workplace issues they have encountered while educating and organizing UPS members ahead of contract expiration.  Benefit: Wise-Traveler https://teamsterslocal769.org/power/member-discounts/ Special Thanks to Mike Cortez, Bob Grecol, Sean Bryson, Breon Plummer, and Mohammar Richards 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.…
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SPECIAL REPORT – UNITED Airlines Extension
20
Jan
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SPECIAL REPORT – UNITED Airlines Extension

This episode explains a few of the details of the UNITED Airlines Contract Extension, as well as information on how to request duplicate credentials. That process is also included below. 2023 CONTRACT EXTENSION DUPLICATE VOTING CREDENTIAL REQUEST ANYONE WHO HAS NOT RECEIVED THEIR VOTING CREDENTIALS IN THE MAIL AT THE TIME OF THIS MEMO WILL NEED TO REQUEST YOUR DUPLICATE CREDENTIALS IMMEDIATELY AND BEFORE JANUARY 27, 2023 @ 11:00 AM EASTERN TIME DUPLICATE BALLOTS CAN BE REQUESTED BY SENDING AN EMAIL TO OFFICE@TEAMSTERSLOCAL769.ORG OR BY CALLING THE LOCALS MIAMI OFFICE @ (305) 642-6255 • IF YOU SEND AN E-MAIL (THIS…
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The Summer of 22 – Special Update
22
Aug
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The Summer of 22 – Special Update

News: Numerous contract ratifications including Avis, CEMEX, Freshpoint, IMEX, and more. Stewards gather for Training Seminar and UPS members conduct a Day of Action Promo: Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship Fund Main Story: An interview with Airline Agent Tommy Esposito and MCO Chief Steward Paul Becerra who provide a local update for United Airlines members and how to get connected to good information heading into negotiations.  Promo: Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament Special Thanks to Tommy Esposito, Paul Becerra, Luis Cruz, and Randy Launderville
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Teamsters at IMEX Ratify First Contract
18
Jul
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Teamsters at IMEX Ratify First Contract

On Saturday, July 16, 2022, Teamster members at IMEX, in three Florida locations, voted to ratify a three-year agreement which is their first since organizing their Union just over a year ago. IMEX workers handle the loading and unloading of cargo from trains at the Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Jacksonville railyards. Many of those cargo containers are transported to and from the railyard by Teamsters who work for employers like UPS, Crowley, YRC, ABF, and others. That means another link in the supply chain is now operated by Teamster members. Teamsters at Ft.Lauderdale IMEX There were numerous workplace issues that…
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South Florida Freshpoint Teamsters Ratify NEW 4-Year Contract
16
May
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South Florida Freshpoint Teamsters Ratify NEW 4-Year Contract

On Saturday, May 14, 2022, Teamsters at Freshpoint in Pompano Beach, Florida, ratified a new 4-year contract which includes significant wage improvements, increased number of personal days, Martin Luther King Holiday, and improved discipline language. Members at Freshpoint fought to join the Teamsters back in 2016, and this agreement is the second contract these workers will enjoy since demanding representation. Teamsters Local 769 has grown accustomed to negotiating with Sysco, the parent company of Freshpoint since we represent nearly all Sysco employees within our Local Union's jurisdiction. Freshpoint's first contract was a hard-fought battle, and this agreement was no different.…
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UPS Roundtable – Today & Planning for 2023
09
Apr
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UPS Roundtable – Today & Planning for 2023

News: Workers at Ryder Supply Chain Solutions join the Teamsters. Details from our March 2022 General Membership Meeting including a 2022 Legislative debrief by Andy Madtes. Teamsters Local 769 E-board passes a resolution on Ukraine - see the entire resolution here - https://teamsterslocal769.org/forms/Ukraine-Resolution-TeamstersLocal769.pdf . The local receives a Thank You letter from a 2021 Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship recipient. Promo: Teamster Privilege Benefits Package - https://teamster.org/benefits/ Main Story: Teamsters Local 769 Business Agents and UPS Stewards discuss common issues at our UPS facilities and give solid advice to help combat issues in the workplace. A plan leading into 2023 contract…
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Nurses VICTORY & 769 Toy Drive
06
Dec
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Nurses VICTORY & 769 Toy Drive

News: Local Union growth & new members, peak season, scholarships, and our Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament. Segment 1: Josh Zivalich joins us to discuss growth in specific industries and new members related to organizing victories or first contracts. Additionally, we speak about high volume during peak season in the small package division. Our scholarship recipients receive their awards and the golf tournament helps provide funds after a one-year absence. David Renshaw joins us to discuss the 2021 Teamsters Local 769 Toy Drive, who contributes to the success of the program, and what toys are suggested. Promo: Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship…
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XPO Workers in Miami Secure Historic First Contract
13
Jul
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XPO Workers in Miami Secure Historic First Contract

On Saturday, Jul 10, 2021workers at XPO in Miami made history by voting unanimously to approve their first-ever Teamster contract and the first contract at XPO Logistics in the nation. It was a long road to get to this point as their journey began well over 6 years ago, way back when their company was still named Con-way Freight. These workers, who operate out of the Miami XPO facility, voted to join Teamsters Local 769 on December 11th, 2014. What they had to endure to get to this point is nothing short of infuriating. XPO driver Mike Zangrillo said it…
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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…
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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…
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