22
Sep
General Membership, , , , , , , ,

I’m a Teamster and I VOTE!

It's ALL about turnout so inspire your brothers and sisters to get out the vote. Experts agree, the candidates that will win this fall will be those who motivate their supporters to get to the polls. Across the country, the labor movement is gearing up to be sure that our candidates are those winners. Here at Teamsters Local 769 we have a couple of voter education and motivational programs in the works this fall and we hope you'll help. The first is Membership Mondays. On Membership Mondays our social media pages will feature tips and educational posts for newest members in…
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08
Sep
Bakery & Laundry, , , , , , , , , , ,

2014 Bakery & Laundry Conference

The 2014 I.B.T Bakery & Laundry conference was held in Lake Tahoe from August 25 -27 2014. On Tuesday, August 26, 2014 David Renshaw a Business Agent from Teamsters Local 769 who serves on the Human Rights Commission and is the South East rep. for iPods for wounded veterans, spoke with all of the business agents, delegates and the executive board of I.B.T Bakery & Laundry division. During that time David spoke about the events that have taken place since we had the pleasure of having ipods for Wounded Veterans speak at our Bakery & Laundry conference in 2013. One of…
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23
Aug
General Membership, , , , , , ,

Primary Election – Get out and VOTE!

If you haven't already early voted, Teamsters Local 769 would like to remind you to get out and vote this Tuesday August 26th, 2014. The primary elections are often overlooked but still very important as we encourage you 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 St. Lucie Indian River Okeechobee Osceola Brevard Orange The Teamster Union’s Congressional voting scorecard allows members to see where their elected officials stand on the issues…
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08
Aug
General Membership, , , , , , , , ,

An Evening for the Ages

Unions have been hard at work in South Florida for a long time. Many locals had been chartered over the years and while some have faded into history or merged with one another, one local stands strong here in Miami. Fifty years strong and tonight was the night to celebrate that accomplishment. The date was Saturday, August 2, 2014. Teamsters and friends of labor had been arriving at the Doubletree Hotel in Deerfield Beach Florida all weekend long, some from as far away as New York, Puerto Rico and Texas. Around six o'clock the halls began to fill as members,…
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27
Jul
General Membership, , , , , ,

2014 Scholarship and Golf Tournament Registration Begins

Making sure Teamster children grow up receiving a good education is a goal of all Teamster parents and even if your children are not ready to head off to college, it's not too soon to help. The following information has been mailed to all stewards and can be printed directly from our website. Included is an application for 2014 graduating seniors to apply for a scholarship from the Teamsters Local Union No. 769 Scholarship Fund and an application for all members to come out to our annual golf tournament on October 4th, 2014, to raise money for the very same…
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05
Jul
Centurion Cargo, , , , , , ,

Attention Centurion Cargo Members

The following is a letter from Captain David P. Bourne, Director of the Airline Division from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, addressing the ongoing situation with Centurion and some of the rumors being put out about the impact and pace of the mediation over your contract as well as the issues related to SkyLease and how that relates to mediation. Click HERE if you are unable to view the letter below this article. As always, keep checking back here for the latest news as it relates to members of Teamsters Local 769 or subscribe to our website for updates by…
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17
Jun
Small Package, , , , , ,

Congressman Honors Local 769 Members

On Tuesday June 17th, 2014 at the UPS facility in Riviera Beach, Florida, Teamsters Local 769 members were honored by Florida District 18 Congressman Patrick Murphy for their safety and dedication to their community. UPS drivers Al Vargas and Jeff McNeil were inducted into the UPS Circle of Honor which is achieved by having a safe driving record for 25+ years. Congressman Murphy spoke about their great achievement and congratulated all of the Circle of Honor members on their accomplishment and dedication to safety. Other Circle of Honor members in West Palm Beach were recognized including Mark Aiken, John Bostrom.…
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29
May
Small Package, , , , , , ,

Special Weekend Phone Service For UPS Members

TeamCare welcomes the opportunity to serve the future healthcare needs of UPS Teamsters starting this Sunday, June 1, 2014. To assist Teamster members with the transition,TeamCare will be open this weekend. The Participant Services call center will be open both Saturday and Sunday for UPS Teamster members. Although the call center is normally closed on weekends, TeamCare is providing special member service hours this weekend.  UPS Teamster members can reach TeamCare at 800-323-9257. If UPS members require any assistance this weekend, TeamCare is there to help at 1-800-323-9257.  
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