01
Dec
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Holiday Special & Pension Update

News: Indian River Medical Center Ratification, South Picnic recap & TeamCare Health Fair, Teamsters Local 769 Women’s Committee and the NEW Teamsters Local 769 App Promo 1: North Holiday Picnic - December 8, 2019 https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity Main Story: 2019 Toy Drive details with David Renshaw - Deadline for drop off is December 19, 2019. Promo 2: Teamster Privilege Benefits https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity Pension Update with Josh Zivalich: Remember to continue to support legislation to protect our pensions. Call 888-979-9806 NOW and you will be put in touch with the offices of your elected representatives. Let your Senator know you support S.2254, the Butch…
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19
Dec
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TNBC Delivers Joy to Children in Miami Gardens

As part of Crystal Lake Apartments Angel Tree Drive, the South Florida TNBC delivered toys to boys and girls between the ages of 2 and 18 on December 18th, 2015. Crystal Lake Apartments Assistant Community Director Kenisha Cliett helps organize this event which works hard to help many less fortunate families in our community who struggle to keep food on the table and shelter for their children. Members of Teamsters Local 769 and the TNBC collected toys leading up to our recent Christmas Party and General Membership Meeting and judging by the smiles on the children's faces, their generosity was greatly…
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26
May
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Historic Moment for South Florida TNBC

A milestone event for the South Florida chapter of the TNBC and a historic moment for Teamsters Local 769 occurred this past weekend. On Sunday, May 24, 2015 the very first South Florida TNBC Executive Board was sworn in and we are proud to officially announce the "South Florida Teamsters Nation Black Caucus". At the 1971 Teamsters convention right here in Miami, a small group of black delegates, guests and friends attending the convention, met to discuss the lack of black participation in the convention. Since then, the TNBC serves to uphold the principles of the Teamsters’ movement and to…
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18
Jan
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First TNBC Meeting Scheduled

Teamsters Local 769 would like to establish a Teamsters National Black Caucus Chapter in our local. As some of you are aware, the TNBC's first official gathering was in Miami in 1971. The goal of the meeting was to bring about change and to educate. If you are interested in learning more about the caucus and becoming a member, please attend this preliminary meeting. Information about the activities of the chapter will be discussed and guest speakers will be on hand to answer questions. If you would like more information on the TNBC, you can visit their website by following…
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23
Sep
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Delegates from Teamsters Local 769 visit 2013 TNBC in Atlanta

In its 38th year now, the Teamsters National Black Caucus held it’s annual educational conference and banquet in Atlanta Georgia and representatives from Local 769 were in attendance. The event was held at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta from August 14th-18th. Attending this year conference were Local 769 Vice President Woodrow Wilson, Trustees Derek Moore and Shirley Tarpley, and Retiree Committee Vice President Tyronne Brewster. The city of Atlanta served as a wonderful backdrop for this years event. Many took advantage of the opportunity to see the sites and visit some of Atlanta’s historical locations, some of which have direct ties…
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