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Sep
23
Aug
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…
08
Aug
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,…
27
Jul
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…
05
Jul
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…
17
Jun
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.…
29
May
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.
21
May
Happy 50th Anniversary Local 769!
May 21st, 2014 marks the 50th year, since receiving it's charter in 1964, that Teamsters Local 769 has been fighting for working men and women in South Florida. What better way to celebrate this milestone than to have a party and everyone that makes our Union great is invited. For details on the event scheduled for August 2, 2014 visit the information page located HERE. Happy Anniversary Teamsters Local 769!
19
May
Car Show Back for it’s 8th Year
Once again, the Teamsters Local 769 Annual South Picnic will feature a car show for what will then be its 8th appearance. If you haven't already marked November 1st on your calendar, you should. Among all of the other activities at the South Picnic, the car show is always a hit. This year's show will again be filmed for Car Show Television and will feature classic and late-model cars that are always a must see. If you have a vehicle that you'd like to enter in this year's show, see the flyer below for contact and entry information.
14
May
UPS to Add Thousands of New Jobs
The following press release is from General Secretary-Treasurer Ken Hall who today announced that UPS will add thousands of new package jobs across the country this year in the face of strong Teamster enforcement of the new National Master UPS Agreement. The new contract took effect April 25 and is the largest collective bargaining agreement in North America, covering about 240,000 UPS Teamsters. It contains new language that allows the union to take inadequate staffing levels to an arbitrator in centers with excessive overtime issues. The contract also tackles excessive overtime by making it easier for workers to get on the “9.5…