A Letter to Local 769 Members at UPS
08
Sep
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A Letter to Local 769 Members at UPS

As your Local Union, we have recognized the tremendous volume increases at UPS, and we acknowledge the long weeks and hours each one of you have been working. As a Company, UPS has a unique situation in these uncertain times - much more work than they planned for. All facilities under our jurisdiction have experienced "Peak Season" levels with no end in sight. This is not a problem that is limited in scope to South Florida, indeed it is national. The staffing levels at these buildings has led to a struggle to meet the demand of the sheer number of…
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Primary Election Special
13
Aug
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Primary Election Special

News: Early Voting Underway, Registration Deadlines and Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship Fund special update.For more information or to register for the General Election, contact your county Supervisor of Elections. http://dos.elections.myflorida.com/supervisors/ Smartphone apphttps://teamsterslocal769.org/app Main Story: A full breakdown of the Teamsters Local 769 endorsement sheet along with an interview with Miami-Dade County Commission District 11 candidate, Robert Asencio. For more information on Robert, visit - https://robertasencio.com/ Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship Fundhttps://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity Special Thanks: Robert Asencio https://robertasencio.com/ Andy Madtes and Josh Zivalich
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UPS Steward Roundtable – COVID-19 & MOU’s
28
Apr
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UPS Steward Roundtable – COVID-19 & MOU’s

News: COVID-19 and its effects on our local, please continue to visit our website for a full list of COVID-19 Industry Specific Documents and other information related to members of 769, Sysco Miami warehouse workers & drivers ratify their first contracts, and the Teamsters Local 769 Smartphone App is now available for all members. For more info visit - http://teamsterslocal769.org/app Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship Fund - Learn more at https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity Main Story: Our first Steward Roundtable featuring business agent Mike Cortez. A group discussion with members from UPS including Local 769 trustee and steward Bob Grecol, who is joined by…
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Sysco Warehouse Workers & Drivers Ratify First Contracts
01
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."…
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COVID-19 Special
28
Mar
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COVID-19 Special

After Intro - Title and Contents Segment 1:  Coronavirus facts and information with Josh Zivalich. Details on the Union's efforts and challenges faced. For information on how your industry is being affected, visit www.TeamstersLocal769.org/COVID-19 Promo: Teamster Privilege Benefits - Learn more at https://teamster.org/benefits News: The IBT COVID-19 website at www.Teamster.org/covid-19 , Florida House Bill 1 comes way too close, Teamsters win arbitration case against UPS Freight, and 769 boots on the ground for 2020 elections. Learn more at www.TeamstersVote.com The New Teamsters Local 769 App - A brief explanation of registration and features. Learn more at www.TeamstersLocal769.org/app Show produced by…
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