Labor – Page 10 – Teamsters Local 769

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Aug

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FreshPoint Drivers Say Yes to Teamster Representation

The voting began Thursday night at 11pm and on Friday morning August 26th, when the votes were counted, Teamsters Local 769 had 101 new brothers and sisters. FreshPoint is North America’s largest exclusively owned produce distributor and a division of Sysco Corporation. They boast about their commitment to their customers but as with many produce and grocery delivery companies, their commitment to their employees is lacking to say the least. The NEW Teamsters work at the Pompano Beach Florida facility as well as other satellite yards located around South Florida. They won their election by a margin of 63% against a…

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Aug

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Fleet Mechanics at Sysco in West Palm Beach Win BIG!

On Thursday August 18, 2016 Fleet Mechanics at the West Palm Beach Florida Sysco Foods facility voted unanimously for Teamster representation. Their victory came less than 6 months after drivers at the same facility had voted to join Teamsters Local 769. In recent years, Sysco has been mistreating its workers nationwide. While increasing its profits off the backs of its hardworking employees the company spends countless thousands on union busters to keep their workers from getting what they deserve. Fleet mechanic Joe Pennica said, "It's a great feeling to be a Teamster." We couldn't agree more Joe. Congratulations and welcome our new brothers from…

13

Aug

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Teamsters and UAL Reach Agreement In Principle For Technicians

The following document is the latest press release regarding the agreement in principle between the Teamsters and United Airlines for a joint contract covering the company's approximately 9,000 technicians and other related employees. Click here if you are unable to view the copy below. As always, for the latest information as it relates to members of Teamsters Local 769, check back here or subscribe to this website or any of our social media pages for updates. See more here -

09

Aug

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Teamsters Local 769 Nails Enterprise Rent-A-Car for Back Dues

A rental car company waited too long to challenge an order that it reimburse a labor organization out of its own funds for union dues that should have been deducted from employee paychecks, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit held ( Enterprise Leasing Co. of Fla., LLC v. NLRB, 2016 BL 153618, D.C. Cir., No. 15-1200, 8/5/16 ). The court closed the case without reaching the merits of an unusual order that precludes the employer from recouping dues payments from the employees who would have made them but for the employer's labor law violations. Enterprise…

03

Aug

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Local 769 joins the Rivers Coalition

Teamsters Local 769 is joining the Rivers Coalition to help advocate for clean waterways in Florida. Teamsters Local 769 was voted in as members of the Rivers Coalition on July 28, 2016, with shop steward Stevan Anderson appointed as the voting delegate to represent the local. Steven is employed at Club Med in Port Saint Lucie, FL. The Rivers Coalition is a group of more than 85 businesses and organizations and their mission "is to fight for a safe, healthy and ecologically balanced St. Lucie River Estuary and Indian River Lagoon. Natural resources that are vital to the economy and quality of life of Martin County and…

05

Jul

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29th International Convention Wrap-up

The 29th International Teamsters Convention was filled with many memorable moments and a clear path for the success of our Union was drawn into the future. Numerous resolutions were passed during the week as updates on many of the battles we are engaged in were discussed. On Monday, Teamsters Local 769 President and Principal Officer Mike Scott spoke about the IBT plan "Let's Get America Working" which our local union fully supports. "For far too long our government infrastructure investment has taken a back seat to corporate tax breaks", said Mike. That's why the Teamsters rolled out the Let's Get America…

21

Jun

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2016 Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship

Teamster parents work hard to provide for their children and funding for a good education is a top priority for all who have children nearing the end of high school. The Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship fund is something that all 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 2016 graduating seniors are eligible to apply. All Teamsters Local 769 members are welcome and encouraged to help support the event that helps fund our scholarships by attending our Annual Golf Tournament on October 1, 2016.

26

May

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Teamsters Local 769 Recognizes Supporters

On Thursday May 19, 2016, Teamsters Local 769 welcomed the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners Jean Monestime and his Senior Policy Advisor Terry Murphy, PhD. They were acknowledged during our monthly General Membership Meeting for their commitment to Miami's working class and the recent passage of the Living Wage Health Care Amendment in Miami-Dade County. Commissioner Monestime sponsored the amendment of which the improvements to our members' healthcare coverage will be a tangible, significant, and a lasting change for the better. Commissioner Monestime serves Miami-Dade County in District 2 which encompasses portions of the City of Miami, North Miami Beach, Opa-locka, City of Hialeah…

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May

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10th Anniversary of the Teamsters Local 769 Car Show

For the 10th year in a row, the Teamsters Local 769 Annual South Picnic will feature a car show which has grown to be one of its favorite attractions. If you haven't already marked November 5th on your calendar, you should. Among the many other activities at the South Picnic, the car show will again feature classic and late-model cars, some in original condition and some customized but all are a must see. If you have a vehicle that you’d like to enter in this year’s show, see the flyer below for details on how you can enter. Be sure to check out this video…

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May

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Teamsters Applaud Treasury Decision to Deny CSPF Cuts, Protect Retiree Pensions

Union Will Continue to Move Forward on Legislative Efforts to Repeal MPRA, Protect Pensions (WASHINGTON) – Today, the Department of Treasury announced its decision to deny the Central States, Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Fund (CSPF) application to cut the pensions of thousands of Teamsters Union retirees. The union applauds this decision, and will continue to work with members of Congress to find a solution to the pension crisis. CSPF filed the application for cuts with the Treasury Department in September 2015 as allowed under the Kline-Miller Multiemployer Pension Reform Act of 2014 (MPRA). Treasury appointed Kenneth Feinberg as a Special…