Mourning the Loss of a Legend

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,…
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2019 Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship Award Winners

2019 Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship Award Winners

The 2018 Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship recipients are in. We would like to thank our staff, members and sponsors who participate in the fundraising which allows the fund to keep awarding students of our Teamster members. As a result of these efforts, we would like to announce the following winners of the 2018 Teamsters Local 769 Scholarships. Nicholas Losa ---------- Son of Angel Losa (UPS)Alyssa Abarca ---------- Daughter of Jorge Abarca (UPS)Courtney Rae Gape ---------- Daughter of Ann Christiansen Gape (Air Canada)Jason Joseph Acker ---------- Son of William Acker (Crystal Springs)Matthew Cirsalli ---------- Son of Richard Cirsalli (United Airlines)Brooke Saunders…
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For #Frank & Looking Ahead to 2020

For #Frank & Looking Ahead to 2020

The latest on our fallen Brother, Frank Ordonez and The Teamsters Local 769 Toy Drive Promo 1: The Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship Fundhttps://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity Main Story: Teamsters Local 769 endorsed candidate Danielle Cohen Higgins speaks at our December General Membership Meeting https://daniellecohenhiggins.com Promo 2: The Teamster Privilege Benefits Packagehttps://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity A look ahead at a new tech service coming to our members in 2020 Special Thanks this episode to the strength and solidarity of the members of Teamsters Local 769. Happy New Year.
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Donations for Our Fallen UPS Brother

Donations for Our Fallen UPS Brother

Teamsters Local 769 is overwhelmed with the outpouring of support for the family of Teamster Brother Frank Ordonez, the UPS driver who was killed during the tragic events on December 5, 2019 which left two victims dead after a failed robbery and carjacking. The solidarity on display both online and through direct calls to the union has been nothing short of inspiring during such a heartbreaking moment in time. Teamsters Local 769 has been asked for details on how people can donate to help the family of Brother Ordonez and we are working to ensure the proper disbursement of those…
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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…
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2019 Teamsters Local 769 Toy Drive

While you are out holiday shopping this season, remember to pick up and extra toy for those less fortunate. Teamsters Local 769 will again be collecting toys for children in need this year and we will be distributing those collected through programs in Dade, Broward, Monroe and Palm Beach Counties. The following flyer can be posted on Teamsters Local 769 approved job site bulletin boards and distributed to all members. Since toys are being split to multiple areas, please encourage all of your brothers and sisters to participate. Help make this year’s Toy Drive the biggest ever. Toys should be…
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Indian River Hospital Ratifies NEW 2 Year Contract

On Wednesday October 23, 2019, Teamsters at the Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital ratified a new 2 year contract voting 98% to approve. Teamsters Local 769 is the bargaining unit representative for nurses at the hospital and they made numerous gains in this upcoming contract term. In addition to gains in wages, workers beat back a proposal to reduce the hospitals contribution to the Union Health Insurance Plan by one-half and will maintain at the current premium contribution rate. An additional Union Health Insurance Plan with reduced costs that includes dental, vision, short-term disability, life and retiree benefits is also…
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City of Fort Lauderdale Contract Ratified

Congratulations to all City of Fort Lauderdale employees who ratified a new 3 year contract on Thursday, October 10, 2019. Voting took place at four locations throughout the city and many city workers turned out to show strong support for the new agreement voting 481 'yes' to 43 'no'. Highlights include a pension plan for employees that did not previously have one and as much as 13% increase in pay over 3 years. In addition, the Union now has a seat on the healthcare board and the city will increased contributions to healthcare with caps on member cost. Other contract…
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City of Fort Lauderdale Contract Ratification VOTE

Times and Locations Please be advised that a contract ratification vote has been schedule for City of Fort Lauderdale employees on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at the following times and locations. City HallBreak Room9:00 am - 12:00 pm___________________________________Mills PondAssembly Hall9:00 am - 4:00 pm___________________________________Parks and RecreationBulk Trash Meeting Room9:00 am - 4:00 pm38th Street Utilities CompoundSmall Conference Room, 2nd Floor9:00 am - 4:00 pm It is necessary for you to bring at least one form of identification in order to vote. This is open to members and non-members. Please make every effort to attend this very important ratification vote.
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