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Dec
21
Dec
Local 769 Toy Drive Delivers
Thanks to all the brothers and sisters of Teamsters Local 769 who contributed toys for our 2013 Toy Drive. This year, toys were distributed throughout the entire region that Teamsters Local 769 represents as well as to children still suffering in the aftermath of the earthquakes in Haiti. Below is a photo taken at United Way of Dade county as Teamsters Local 769 (human rights commission) makes a delivery of the donated toys from our members. United Way of Broward County and United Way of West Palm Beach also received toy donations from Teamsters Local 769.
18
Dec
UPS Update for 12-18
The following update is the latest from the IBT on the remaining supplements at UPS. Please share with your co-workers and as always, check back here or subscribe to our website on the left side of the homepage to receive email notifications when updates occur. We strive to bring you the latest information as soon as it becomes available. click here if you are unable to view the update below
17
Dec
Local 769 Gives a Gift of Hope
United Way of Broward County came by the Union Hall today to pick up their donated school supplies and toys for their toy drive. The donated supplies went to Sunland Park for early achievers and the program is called “Give a gift of hope”. Sunland Park Early Achievers is an initiative focusing on intensive in-school and after school tutoring, family literacy, and parent support in an effort to improve third-grade reading success. One third of 3rd graders in Broward County can not read at the 3rdgrade level. These children are 50% more likely to drop out of high-school. Donations of the…
12
Dec
Local 769 Helps Say “Thank You” to Our Soldiers
At a recent conference, Teamsters Local 769 Business Agent David Renshaw was introduced to a wonderful way of giving back to our brave soldiers. Those who have and those who continue to serve the United States of America in all branches of the armed forces. The organization is called iPods for wounded veterans and it was formed in August of 2010 by Paul Cardello, a US Air Force Veteran who also retired after 35 years as a Teamster from TLU 170 of Worcester, Massachusetts. Teamsters Local 769 is proud to pledge our support to this great cause. This organization secures…
08
Dec
A Wonderful Holiday Event
The Teamsters Local 769 Annual Holiday Picnic was this past Saturday, December 7th and a wonderful time was had by all. The Indrio Road Park in Fort Pierce served as the location again this year and while the skies were a bit cloudy, the weather cooperated nicely. Santa Claus made a rare South Florida appearance and face painting, pony rides and bounce houses had every child smiling. There were plenty of happy adults as well. Brothers and sisters from Local 769 came from near and far to share good food and good cheer. Many brought toys in support of our…
07
Dec
YRC Proposal to be Voted on by Members
Company Proposal Extends and Modifies Existing MOU (Washington, D.C.) –The IBT reports that leaders today from Teamster local unions representing members at YRC Worldwide, Inc. (YRCW) approved providing their members the ability to vote on the company’s proposed changes to the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The company is proposing to extend and modify the current restructuring agreement from March 31, 2015, when it is scheduled to expire, until March 31, 2019. YRCW has requested the extension and certain contract modifications to facilitate a refinancing of $1.4 billion of debt that comes due beginning in early 2014 as well as…
05
Dec
Delegates from Local 769 attend IBT Leadership Academy
On December 3rd and 4th, 2013, delegates of Teamsters Local 769 attended a Teamster Leadership Academy titled "The Social Art of Educating Members" in Montebello, CA. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters Training and Development Department created the program and it was hosted by Teamsters Local 986. The focus of the event was on communicating with Teamster brothers and sisters utilizing all of the latest means of technology and social media outlets to keep members better informed and educated on issues affecting today's workers. As always, Local 769 is focused on improving resources and communications with our members and we already…
27
Nov
Happy Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, Teamsters Local 769 would like to give thanks for all of our brave brothers and sisters who stand up for labor, fighting the good fight, making the working world better for the worker. We also give thanks to all that came before us, whose efforts provide us with so much to be truly thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving from Teamsters Local 769
26
Nov
Car Show Television features Teamsters Picnic
At our Annual South Picnic in Broward County, Car Show Television spent some time capturing some great footage of the participants in this years car show as well as some great scenes from around the picnic. If you've never been to one of our picnics, you'll see what you're missing. Teamsters 769 Picnic from Car Show Television on Vimeo.