Teamsters – Page 28 – Teamsters Local 769

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Feb

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Informational Picketing at UPS Supply Chain Solutions

On February 14, 2014, an information picketing was assembled in front of the UPS Supply Chain Solution facility. The purpose of the information picketing was to let the company know that Teamsters Local Union 769 will stand for your rights. UPS Supply Chain Solution made unilateral changes to the employee’s health insurance benefits without bargaining with the union. UPS Supply Chain Solution has taken the position to remove the spouse of employees from the health insurance if they have insurance at their place of employment without bargaining with the Union. UPS Supply Chain Solutions is demanding employees that smoke pay…

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Feb

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iPods for Wounded Veterans Update

Teamsters Local 769 Human Rights Commission On Tuesday, February 11, 2014, Wayne Fox, co-chair from iPods for Wounded Veterans organization, was a guest speaker at the I.B.T. Brewery and Soft Drink Workers Conference 2014 Annual Meeting in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Wayne Fox thanked Teamsters Local 769 for the continued support for our veterans and to the iPods for Wounded Veterans program. During this conference Wayne and Joe Zuffante, President of local 122, spoke to Business Agents and Officers from the United States and Canada on the importance of getting involved and shared personal stories from the wounded soldiers that received letters from the Dear Solider letters campaign. For more information…

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Feb

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Film Florida – Rally in Tally

Each March, film industry members descend on Tallahassee for an annual Capitol Blitz. Though some of our members are regulars in Tallahassee throughout the year, the March meeting gives all members an opportunity to walk the halls and meet with lawmakers in an effort to increase awareness about legislature that affects the film industry, and to communicate the impact the film industry has in our state. The successful "Rally in Tally" has played an instrumental role in helping increase our states financial incentives and tax credits. This is a critical year to show the Florida legislation that the Film, Entertainment,…

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Jan

General MembershipIBT, Labor, local769, Miami, Politics, Teamsters, Union

Day of Action! STOP Fast Track

Three Steps to Fight Fast Track: Call Your Member of Congress at 1-888-979-9806 Demand they vote no on Fast Track! Email Your Member of Congress Tell them Fast Track will cost good US jobs! Sign the Petition! Fast Track is the Wrong Track for Teamsters

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Jan

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Introducing Our NEW Business Agents

At the General Membership Meeting on January 16, 2014, President and Principal Officer Mike Scott introduced the members in attendance to Teamsters Local 769's two newest business agents, Mike Cortez and Randy Pines. Mike Cortez is a 38 UPS veteran with more than 28 years as steward. Mike has also worked as an organizer on numerous organizing and political campaigns. Randy Pines has been a Teamster for nearly 30 years, coming to us from Joint Council 75. Over his years as a Teamster he has served as an Organizer, Political Liaison & Business Agent. These additions strengthen what is already one…

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Jan

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UPS Freight Update Jan.15

The following press release is from the Teamsters UPS Freight National Negotiating Committee and is the latest information as of January 15, 2014. Subscribe for updates on the left side of our home page and we will keep you informed on all news as it related to UPS Freight members of Teamsters Local 769. If you are unable to view the image below, click here.

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Lamar Mathis

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Jan

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UPS Freight Contract Ratified

The following press release is the latest news from the IBT on the overwhelming approval of the UPS Freight National Contract. The new 5 year contract, which covers 13,o00 UPS Freight workers, improves and protects wages, benefits and working conditions at a time when most freight companies are making cuts. Read the full press release below or click here is you are unable to view it in your browser. As always, keep checking back here for more news as it relates to members of Teamsters Local 769 and we encourage you to subscribe for updates on the left side of…

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Jan

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UPS Freight Update

The following press release is from the Teamsters UPS Freight National Negotiating Committee and is the latest information as of January 7, 2014. Subscribe for updates on the left side of our home page and we will keep you informed on all news as it related to UPS Freight members of Teamsters Local 769. If you are unable to view the image below, click here.

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Dec

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UAL Technicians Stand Up

In a continued effort to get the word out to the public and put the company on notice, Teamsters Local 769 members hold another system wide hand billing and picketing event at all the main station terminals. Their goal is to show that the United Airlines Technicians are not pleased with the direction the company is going and it's unwillingness to negotiate a fair contract. Here are some of our Orlando United Airlines Members getting the word out.