06
Dec
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Teamsters Local 769 Annual Toy Drive

'Tis the Season once again for our Annual Teamsters Local 769 Toy Drive. Our Union will be collecting toys for children in need and distributing those collected through programs in Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin and Monroe Counties. The following flyer can be posted on Local 769 approved job site bulletin boards and distributed to all members. With toys being split to multiple areas, please encourage all of your brothers and sisters to give toys for the less fortunate. Help us make this year’s Toy Drive the biggest ever. All toys should be dropped off at the Miami hall between now and…
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04
Dec
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Call To Action – STOP HB 25

Tomorrow, Tuesday, December 5th, state representatives on the Government Accountability Committee will vote on HB 25, the union busting bill that would eliminate Florida public unions in a workplace if an arbitrary number of workers, set by the politicians, do not voluntarily pay dues. This is the same legislation that workers packed committee meetings against last session to voice their strong opposition. Now House leaders are trying to ram through this damaging bill AGAIN, with little to no public input. Too many families across Florida are already living paycheck to paycheck, yet Tallahassee politicians want to try to dismantle their…
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05
Nov
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Highlights from our Annual South Picnic

Here are some highlights from our Annual South Picnic which was held on November 4, 2017 at Markham Park in Sunrise Florida. Look for you or your family in the photos and share the video with your friends and coworkers. If you weren't able to join us, see what you missed? Be sure to join us next time for a fun day of Union family fun. Thanks to everyone who contributed to our Feeding South Florida food drive. Remember, our North Holiday Picnic is on Saturday December 2, 2017 and it's FREE to members of Teamsters Local 769 and their immediate…
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02
Nov
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Relief for Puerto Rico

Teamsters Local 769 has again partnered with the Teamsters Hispanic Caucus and the residents of Pembroke Pines to provide aid and support to those affected by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. This is the second such event we have helped to put together after a successful first effort. See the information sheet below for details on the items being requested and how you can help or click here to download or print the flyer.
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30
Oct
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UPS Contract Negotiations Update

Below you will find an update of recent meetings of various IBT Supplemental Negotiating Committees from Brother Denis Taylor, Parcel Division Director for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Additionally, an official website, Facebook page and an App have been created specifically to better communicate with Teamsters UPS Members throughout the negotiations. It's called UPS Rising and it can easily be found on Facebook or in the App store on your phone or by using the following links. Website: https://upsrising.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeamUPSrising/ We ask that you stay informed, engaged and committed to your Union through the negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement.…
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03
Oct
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Join the Teamster Volunteer Mission to Puerto Rico

Teamsters are mobilizing to help those in need in Puerto Rico. If you would like to travel to Puerto Rico with the Teamsters to volunteer, please fill out the form below. There is not space on the plane for everyone who applies, so please provide as much information as you can so we can determine if you are right for this effort. [embedsite src="http://teamsters.nyc/2017/10/01/join-teamster-volunteer-mission-puerto-rico/" width="100%" height="3500"]
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25
Sep
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2017 UPS Peak Season Agreement

The Following document is a copy of the agreement between Teamsters Local 769 and the UPS Florida District detailing peak season operations for 2017. This agreement provides our members with the protection they deserve and also provides opportunities for others to capitalize on the heavy volume. Contact your business agent and shop stewards with any questions related to these matters and have a safe and prosperous holiday season. As always, follow us on social media or subscribe to our website using the form field on the left side of the home page for the latest updates on all matters affecting…
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22
Sep
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Hurricane Irma Relief from Teamsters Local 25

On Wednesday, September 20, 2017, a tractor-trailer from Teamsters Local 25 arrived at Crowley in Port Everglades-Fort Lauderdale, FL.  Manfi Leasing Drivers Jimmy Williams and John Curtin made the trek down to Florida on behalf of Local 25. The trailer was full of generous donations for Hurricane Irma relief. Due to the logistics in delivering the donations to the Florida Keys, the donations needed to be received, unloaded and then reloaded into two 20 foot containers. We would like thank Crowley at Port Everglades for their partnership in the use of their facility, equipment, drivers and all employees that worked…
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19
Sep
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Teamsters Local No. 769 – Relief Efforts to the Florida Keys- Hurricane Irma

On September 10, 2017 at 9:10 Am (EST), Hurricane Irma made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson wind scale as it rolled into the Florida Keys. The center of Irma’s eye crossed Cudjoe Key, 20 miles east of Key West, packing 130-mph winds, where an estimated 10ft storm surge occurred in the afternoon. The hurricane caused major damage to buildings, trailer parks, boats, roads, the electricity supply, mobile phone coverage, internet access, sanitation, the water supply and the fuel supply. After the storm, South Florida, the main land was in assessment mode from Miami Dade County to…
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