The Summer of 22 – Special Update

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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2022 Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship

2022 Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship

Teamster parents work hard to provide for their children and funding for a good education is a concern for all who have children nearing the end of high school. The Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship fund is something all the children of Teamsters Local 769 members are eligible for and the following application form can be printed at home or requested from your stewards or business agents. All 2022 graduating seniors are eligible to apply. We hope you’ll join us in supporting a bright future for Teamster children and support the TLU769 Scholarship Fund. Please spread the word about the Scholarship Fund to all of…
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Nurses VICTORY & 769 Toy Drive

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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UPS On Car Cameras & Public Sector Update

UPS On Car Cameras & Public Sector Update

News: The 769 Golf Tournament Returns, Florida’s legislative session ends and UPS On Car Cameras Promo: The 2021 Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship Fund Golf Tournamenthttps://teamsterslocal769.org/events Main Story: Steve Myers breaks down the NEW City of Fort Pierce contract and provides insight into American Rescue Plan funding of Public Sector Essential Workers. Promo: NEW 2021 Smartphone app promohttps://teamsterslocal769.org/app Special Thanks: To Josh Zivalich, Steve Myers and Our members who helped fight off terrible legislation in Tallahassee Show produced by the Officers and Staff of Teamsters Local 769 including Josh Zivalich, Roly Piña and Steve Myers with contributions by Local 769 Business…
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2020 Local 769 Scholarship Award Winners

2020 Local 769 Scholarship Award Winners

The 2020 Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship Award recipients are in, and by now they all have received their notifications. We would first like to thank all of our sponsors who contributed during this pandemic to ensure the fund could continue to award children of our Teamster members as they enter college. "We want to thank our amazing sponsors for helping raise money this year so that we could award all applicants scholarships in spite of not being able to hold our primary fundraising event. Congratulations to all of the scholarship winners and their parents. We wish these young men and…
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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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UPS Retro Check & Summer Update #1

News from the 2019 Teamsters Local 769 Steward Seminar and a clip from Josh Zivalich as well as the XPO National Day of Action. 2019 Golf Tournament registration form available at https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity Mike Cortez provides a UPS Retro Check Update - Expected time of arrival, how to handle a shortage and the steps to follow to receive penalty pay when applicable. UPS National Master Contract - Article 17 For the Form to apply for the TLU769 Scholarship for 2019 applicants visit https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity
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