28
Feb
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Applications For 2016 JRH Scholarship Fund

Teamster Sons and Daughters Eligible to Apply The James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund is now accepting applications for scholarship  awards.  The deadline for receipt of completed materials is March 31, 2016. Materials have been sent to every local union in the US and Canada, but if you would like to download the materials, please see the link below. Scholarship applicants compete in one of the five geographic regions where the Teamster Member Relation’s Teamsters Union affiliate is located. One category of awards totals $10,000 each. These four-year scholarships are disbursed at the rate of $2,500 per year and are…
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23
Feb
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Orlando UAL Mechanics Protest Contract Offer

February 19, 2016, hundreds of United Airlines mechanics protested the airline’s contract offer by picketing outside key maintenance bases at the San Francisco, Houston and Orlando airports. The above video is of members of Teamsters Local 769 at Orlando International Airport. The mechanics held picket signs that read, “Millions for UAL Execs—Peanuts for Passengers and Mechanics.” Line mechanics and technicians at other United facilities across the United States also participated by wearing “Tell UAL: NO” stickers at their workplaces. Earlier this week, mechanics voted down United’s contract proposal by 93 percent. Mechanics also voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. Over 9,000…
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22
Feb
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2nd Annual Florida Shoot For A Cure

Sporting Clay fans and shooting enthusiasts in general that want to support a good cause, please consider joining us for the 2nd Annual Shoot For a Cure event benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Again this year, Teamsters Local 769 Business Agent John Sherman is a member of the Executive Committee who helped to put together this great event. The goal of this years event is to raise $20,000. Please RSVP by May 18th, 2016 as this event will sell out. Date : Friday May 27, 2016 Location : Quail Creek Plantation, Okeechobee, FL  For more information, see the entry form/flyer below…
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22
Jan
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What YOU Can Do to Protect YOUR Pension

The following documents explain how you can help protect your pension. Please join in helping support efforts to prevent cuts proposed by the Central States Pension Fund Rescue Plan. Tell your Senators and Representatives to reject the cuts. Call the Teamster Pension Protection Hotline at 1-888-979-9806 to be connected directly to the offices of your members of Congress so you can let them know how much this issue means to you. Please read the following documents learn more about this and other ways you can help reject these cuts.  
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12
Jan
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Call to Action for Florida Film Industry

Teamsters Local 769 represents many hard working men and women in the film industry. Film Florida is a not-for–profit entertainment production association that provides a leadership role in Florida’s film, TV & digital media industry. They are very closely connected with the Florida Office of Film and Entertainment, helping to craft the film incentives offered by our state. As they prepare for Tuesday's start of the 2016 Legislative Session, click below for an important update and info about upcoming calls to action and visit their website for more information about the film and television industry in our state.   [embedsite src="http://filmflorida.org/news/2016-legislative-session-update-and-call-to-action/" width="100%"…
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10
Jan
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Monroe County Food Drive

The Teamsters annual food drive in Monroe County was once again a great success. The success comes at the generosity of many members contributing non-perishable products. While all the Teamsters who participate in this success are significant, in this particular picture are three of the driving forces, Becky Roberts from the Sheriffs office, Charlie Pons from the city of Key West and Zach McCart from UPS. Thanks to them and to all of the Teamsters who contributed their time and efforts to again make this years food drive a positive Teamster influence on our community.
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09
Jan
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TAMC Granted Non-Profit Status

The following article was featured in the January edition of the Teamster Leader and relates to our brothers and sisters in the Airline Mechanics industry. For the most up to date information as it relates to members of Teamsters Local 769, subscribe to email updates on the top left of our homepage or to any of our social media pages. Information is power.  
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19
Dec
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TNBC Delivers Joy to Children in Miami Gardens

As part of Crystal Lake Apartments Angel Tree Drive, the South Florida TNBC delivered toys to boys and girls between the ages of 2 and 18 on December 18th, 2015. Crystal Lake Apartments Assistant Community Director Kenisha Cliett helps organize this event which works hard to help many less fortunate families in our community who struggle to keep food on the table and shelter for their children. Members of Teamsters Local 769 and the TNBC collected toys leading up to our recent Christmas Party and General Membership Meeting and judging by the smiles on the children's faces, their generosity was greatly…
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18
Dec
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2015 Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship Award Winners

Teamsters Local 769 2016 Scholarship Fundraiser was a great success. We would like to thank our staff, members and sponsors who participated in this years fundraising and as a result of these combined efforts, we would like to announce the following winners of Teamsters Local 769 Scholarships.   Spencer L. Bell          Son of Susan Leslie Field-Bell          Air Canada Nicole Cluck          Daughter of Joseph Cluck          United Airlines Zachary Molinelli          Son of John Molinelli          Martin County Gianna Cannestro…
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