26
Feb
Construction, , , , , , ,

2-day OSHA 10 Construction Course

Teamsters Local 769 will be offering a 2-day Construction OSHA 10 Course for members only. The course will be held on a Saturday April 5th and Sunday April 6th, 2014 and will run from 8-4:30 on Saturday and 9 to noon on Sunday. Interested members need to contact DeShaun Humes at the Miami office to reserve their spot. Call (305) 642-6255 to be notified of location of class.
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24
Feb
General Membership, H.R.C. - Human Rights Commission, , , , , , , , ,

Teamsters Supporting Military Veterans

An offshoot of the national Helmets to Hardhats program, the Teamsters Military Assistance Program (TMAP), provides disability assistance for all military veterans and job placement opportunities for veterans in the construction industry. The program's disability initiative alone can help workers track down services, benefits and funds owed to them as veterans - in some cases, for as much as tens of thousands of dollars in back benefits. Regardless of Teamster membership, military veterans in all 50 states are encouraged to complete a TMAP Veteran Registration Form to begin the process to locate, determine and/or recoup any lost benefits or resources…
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22
Feb
Small Package, , , , , , , , ,

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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14
Feb
General Membership, H.R.C. - Human Rights Commission, , , , , , , ,

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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Film Florida – Rally in Tally
07
Feb
Motion Picture, , , , , ,

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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17
Jan
General Membership, , , , , ,

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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12
Jan
Freight, , , , , , , , , ,

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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