IBT – Page 2 – Teamsters Local 769

24

May

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Aircraft Technician Day – 2022

The Teamsters would like to recognize all the highly skilled Technicians entrusted with the safety & lives of others. Read more from the Director of the IBT Airline Division-Joe Ferreira.

UPS Roundtable – Today & Planning for 2023

09

Apr

General Membership, Small Package, The Solidarity Podcast22.3, 22.4, contract, grievance, IBT, Labor, legislation, local769, Miami, Ryder, Scholarship, Tallahassee, Teamsters, Teamsters Local 769, Ukraine, Union, UPS

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…

09

Mar

Airline, General Membership, The Solidarity PodcastAirline Division, IBT, local769, Miami, NAC, Northern Air Cargo, Teamsters, Teamsters Local 769, Union, United, United Airlines

Go Team Airline Training

News: Details from our February 2022 General Membership Meeting, Steward Seminar & Scholarships Promo: Teamster Privilege Benefits Package Main Story: An interview with Chris Moore of the Airline Division, and members from Northern Air Cargo, who discuss the important role the Union plays in accident investigation and more. Promo: Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship Fund Special Thanks: Chris Moore and David Renshaw. Closing Credits: 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 Agents. Episode written and produced by Bryan Bezpiaty.

The 2022 FL Legislative Session Begins & A Look Back at 2021

01

Feb

General Membership, Northern Air Cargo, Public Sector, The Solidarity Podcast, UnitedIBT, legislation, local769, podcast, Public Sector, Tallahassee, Teamsters, Teamsters Local 769, The Solidarity Podcast, Toy Drive, Union

The 2022 FL Legislative Session Begins & A Look Back at 2021

News: Special Guest at our 2021 Holiday Meeting, Airline Training during August of 2021, 2021 Teamsters Local 769 Toy Drive wrap-up, a tribute to the Great Don Marr, and the 2022 Legislative Update Story 1: Segments from our 2021 Holiday General Membership Meeting featuring Josh Zivalich and a very special guest, James P. Hoffa. Promo: Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship Fund Story 2: Andy Madtes joins us to discuss the beginning of the 2022 Florida legislative session and details a few of the bad bills that we need to keep an eye on. SB 1124 and HB 943, would have a…

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…

IBT STATEMENT ON WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY 2021

28

Apr

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IBT STATEMENT ON WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY 2021

The pandemic has challenged workers throughout North America. For our 200,000 Teamster Public Services Division members, it has meant hard work and sacrifice. Many of us have been putting our lives on the line performing essential services to keep our nation running. For some of us, the past year has meant the loss of someone we know—family a friends, neighbors, and co-workers. That’s why this year’s Workers’ Memorial Day is particularly poignant, as we honor those who have passed away and been injured while serving on the front lines of this unprecedented national health crisis. Every year on April 28,…

28

Mar

General Membership, The Solidarity PodcastApp, COVID-19, election, IBT, legislation, Teamcare, Teamsters Local 769, UPS Freight

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…

28

Jan

General MembershipAvis, Budget, Business Agent, Car Rental, Don Marr, Hertz, IBT, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Teamsters, Teamsters Local 769

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,…

05

Dec

General MembershipDade County, IBT, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Labor, Local 769, Miami, Miami-Dade, package driver, Solidarity, Teamster, Teamsters, Teamsters Local 769, UPS

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…

19

Jun

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UNITED AIRLINES Shop Steward Training

Teamsters Local 769 President Josh Zivalich addresses the class. On Wednesday June 5, 2019, in Orlando Florida, an Advanced Shop Steward Training Course was conducted by Iliana Flores from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Training and Development Dept. along with Special Guests, Attorney Josh Mcinerney and Attorney Richard Edelman. The day started at 9:00am with an introductory message to all the stewards from President and Principal Officer Josh Zivalich ,who was followed by Secretary Treasurer Roly Piña. Roly thanked all the stewards for their attendance and dedication and then gave a reading of the Locals’ current financial report from May’s…