ratification – Teamsters Local 769

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Jul

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Teamsters at IMEX Ratify First Contract

On Saturday, July 16, 2022, Teamster members at IMEX, in three Florida locations, voted to ratify a three-year agreement which is their first since organizing their Union just over a year ago. IMEX workers handle the loading and unloading of cargo from trains at the Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Jacksonville railyards. Many of those cargo containers are transported to and from the railyard by Teamsters who work for employers like UPS, Crowley, YRC, ABF, and others. That means another link in the supply chain is now operated by Teamster members. Teamsters at Ft.Lauderdale IMEX There were numerous workplace issues that…

XPO Workers in Miami Secure Historic First Contract

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Jul

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XPO Workers in Miami Secure Historic First Contract

On Saturday, Jul 10, 2021workers at XPO in Miami made history by voting unanimously to approve their first-ever Teamster contract and the first contract at XPO Logistics in the nation. It was a long road to get to this point as their journey began well over 6 years ago, way back when their company was still named Con-way Freight. These workers, who operate out of the Miami XPO facility, voted to join Teamsters Local 769 on December 11th, 2014. What they had to endure to get to this point is nothing short of infuriating. XPO driver Mike Zangrillo said it…

City of Fort Pierce Workers Ratify 1st Year Increase of 8%

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May

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City of Fort Pierce Workers Ratify 1st Year Increase of 8%

On Tuesday, May 25, 2021, public sector members at the City of Fort Pierce ratified a new 3 year contract which includes an 8% increase for all workers in the first year of the agreement and additional incentive pay increases for sanitation workers. The agreement also includes reopeners for wages during the second and third years, so this contract ensures that these essential workers will be compensated for their efforts now and into the future. The public sector workers in the City of Fort Pierce have been represented by the Teamsters for 45 years and are the longest running public…

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Mar

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A Fresh Start to 2021

News: Good news about pension legislation, a new contract for Penske and Akima as well as the Sale of UPS Freight to TFI. Promo: Smartphone apphttps://teamsterslocal769.org/app Segment 1: The 2020 Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship Recipients with Josh Zivalich. For additional information on how you can support the 2021 Scholarship Fund or an application for your child, click here Promo: Teamster Privilege Benefits Packagehttps://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity Segment 2: A new 5 year contract at Bimbo Bakeries featuring two members of the negotiating committee and Bakery & Laundry Division Business Agent David Renshaw. click here for more info Special Thanks: To Bruno Duran, Jim…

Workers at AKIMA Ratify NEW 3 Year Contract

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Feb

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Workers at AKIMA Ratify NEW 3 Year Contract

On Friday, February 5th, 2021, members at AKIMA Global Services overwhelmingly voted to approve a new three year contract. Teamsters at AKIMA work in the Krome Detention Center in Miami-Dade and the bargaining unit includes numerous classifications, from personnel in the kitchen, to office staff and warehouse workers to name a few. Workers voted for a contract that contained wage increases, the ability to roll over vacation time and increased contributions to healthcare coverage. "I would like to thank all of the members at AGS who work hard at the Krome and took the time to meet multiple times during…

Penske Workers in Broward Ratify New Contract

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Jan

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Penske Workers in Broward Ratify New Contract

On Wednesday January 20, 2021, Teamsters at Penske in Pompano Beach, Florida ratified a new 2 year contract after a hard fought negotiating process. Members at the Pompano shop stood united for a strong contract with numerous improvements such as higher wages and language pertaining to paid holidays. “I am proud of the members at Penske in Broward, who stood up and stood together to get the best possible offer from the company”, said Josh Zivalich, Teamsters Local 769’s President and Principal Officer. “Their strength and solidarity resulted in the company’s need to modify their proposal to include stronger language…

Sysco Warehouse Workers & Drivers Ratify First Contracts

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Apr

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Sysco Warehouse Workers & Drivers Ratify First Contracts

In a near unanimous vote, our Teamsters Local 769 brothers and sisters at Sysco in Miami have ratified their first contracts. Despite the challenging climate posed by coronavirus closures, the one-year agreements include important protections for workers: just cause language, layoff and recall rights for furloughed workers, as well as seniority and wage protections for the warehouse workers and drivers. "Given the terrible situation facing these workers and the country as a whole, this contract is important because of the layoff language and recall rights," said Josh Zivalich, Local 769 President. "The workers recognized this with the near unanimous approval."…

11

Oct

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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…

04

Oct

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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.