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Dec
05
Dec
Teamster Mechanics at United Airlines Ratify National Agreement
Six-Year Contract Puts Teamsters at the Top of the Industry Mechanics at United Airlines stations across the nation ratified a six-year National Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement with the company today after more than three years of negotiations. More than 9,000 mechanics in the bargaining unit will see their compensation move to the top of the industry, marked improvements in leave and a unique industry reset, which will put the mechanics’ package 2 percent above the highest compensation in the industry every two years. Teamster members will also receive a signing bonus worth tens of thousands of dollars. “This is a…
04
Dec
2016 Holiday Picnic Recap
The Teamsters Local 769 Annual Holiday Picnic was this past weekend and the event was amazing as usual. The Indrio Road Schoolhouse Park in Fort Pierce again served as the location and the weather couldn't have been more perfect. Santa Claus made his routine stop at our picnic where other activities included face painting, pony rides and bounce houses so every child had a good time. There were plenty of happy adults as well. Brothers and sisters from Local 769 came from near and far to share good food and good cheer. Many brought food donations for the Treasure Coast Food Bank who were…
21
Nov
Teamsters Local 769 Annual Toy Drive
Once again this holiday season, Teamsters Local 769 will be collecting toys for children in need. We will be distributing those collected through programs in Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach 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 the deadline or they can…
16
Nov
UAL Tentative Agreement Voting Instructions
The following information applies to All UAL Technicians Everyone should be aware the voting information for the TA has been mailed, by "BallotPoint", Monday, November 14, 2016. The following memos will help explain the general voting information, when and how to request a "Duplicate Package", when the voting will end, etc. We encourage all s-CAL, s-UAL & s-MIC members affected by this contract vote, take the time to make themselves familiar with the TA details and the voting process so you get to exercise your right to vote!! You must have all the correct facts in order to make an informed…
08
Nov
Election Day – Time to Vote Like a Teamster
Election day is here and it’s time for the voice of working families to be heard. It's time to Vote Like a Teamster! As Union members, this is your chance to make sure that the needs of working families are represented in government. There is simply too much at risk as General President Hoffa said, “A Better Way Forward Requires Showing Up to Vote. The issues before us are just too important not to weigh in on. ” We all need to do our part and vote for labor friendly candidates. Not those who will always stand for corporate interests. “For too…
24
Oct
Early Voting Begins Today in Florida
Teamsters Local 769 would like to remind you that Early Voting is underway in Florida and how important it is to get out and Vote Like a Teamster. This election it is critical to support the men and women running for office that understand the issues of today's union members and their families. Below is a list of voting information links for each county. Miami-Dade Broward Palm Beach Martin Monroe St. Lucie Indian River Okeechobee Osceola Brevard Orange If you would like to know which candidates are recommended by Teamsters Local 769, click here.
20
Oct
Vote Like a Teamster Campaign Off to a Great Start
A BIG Thank You goes out to all who participated in the Vote Like a Teamster Challenge and we have a winner for week number one. We received many photo submissions and Robert Brown of Gold Coast Linen in West Palm Beach Florida is the Teamsters Local 769 member who was randomly chosen from the first weeks entries to be featured above and to receive a FREE Teamsters Local 769 T-shirt. There are many issues facing working families these days and all of them will be affected by the 2016 elections, both at the top of the ticket and all…
16
Oct
UAL Tentative Agreement Overview
The following videos have been put together by the Teamsters Airline Division to help with getting the proper information to all the members. The video's are overviews of the TA in the areas of Health Benefits, Economic Items & Scope explained by the Professionals that help the negotiating committee throughout the four years of this negotiations process. An additional video on Pension is now in the format process and will be released and posted on this web site soon. Note: All videos are also available for review on "YouTube" if you are unable to view or play them here.
11
Oct
Vote like a Teamster in 2016
There are many issues facing working families these days and all of them will be affected by the 2016 elections, both at the top of the ticket and all the way down the ballot. Each election we are faced with choices that can play an important role in the lives of working families and this election season is no different. The Teamsters, along with other labor unions across the nation, will be standing up for candidates that fight work workers rights and a strong middle class. The right to collectively bargain remains the only clear pathway to the middle class…