12
Dec
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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…
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08
Dec
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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…
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07
Dec
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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…
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05
Dec
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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…
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27
Nov
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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  
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Teamsters Local 769 Toy Drive
23
Nov
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Teamsters Local 769 Toy Drive

Again this holiday season, Teamsters Local 769 will be collecting toys for children in need. We will be distributing those collected through programs in Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties as well as through a program which will send them to children still struggling in the aftermath of the earthquakes in Haiti. The following flyer can be posted on Local 769 approved job site bulletin boards and distributed to members. With toys being split to four areas, let's make this year's Toy Drive the biggest ever. Toys can be dropped off at the Annual Holiday Picnic in Fort Pierce or…
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Southernmost Teamsters Helping Fight Hunger
21
Nov
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Southernmost Teamsters Helping Fight Hunger

Attention Key West Teamsters! The food bank collection for the Salvation Army needs your donations!.  Collection boxes for canned goods and non-perishable items have been set out in various areas and will be out until final pick-up on 12/31/2013.  So let's start early and continue throughout the holiday season. Collection boxes can be found at Key West Bight, Garrison Bight, KWPD,KWFD, Community Services/DOT, and in Habana Plaza at Building, HR, Revenue, City Clerk and City Manager offices. Participating: City of Key West UPS (Stock Island) Monroe County Corrections Officers Monroe County Remember, all food donations given in Key West, stay in Key West.…
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15
Nov
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Markham Park Car Show

On November 2nd, 2013, Teamsters Local 769 hosted the Annual Car Show at Markham Park. There was a fantastic turnout this year and spectators were treated to a huge variety of unique and classic cars. The car show has been part of our Annual South Picnic for a number of years now and the weather really cooperated with all of the collectors this year, allowing all of them to display their precious metal without the threat of thunderstorms. Here are photos of just about all of this years entries. If we missed anyone, we're sorry.  
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13
Nov
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Save the Date for Our Annual Holiday Picnic

It seems like just yesterday that we wrapped up our Annual South Picnic, but that means that the Teamsters Local 769 Annual Holiday Picnic is just around the corner. This years event will again be held at the Indrio Road Park in Fort Pierce, Florida on Saturday, December 7, 2013 and will run from 12:00 – 4:30pm.  Below is a flyer that can be printed and posted on all Teamsters Local 769 approved job site bulletin boards. You can also click HERE to be redirected to the event page containing full details and directions to the picnic. http://teamsterslocal769.org/misc_docs/2013NorthPicnicFlier.pdf
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