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Coronavirus and its Effects to Our Various Sectors

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May

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Coronavirus and its Effects to Our Various Sectors

The following letter has been sent for posting on all Union bulletin boards, and is the latest update from Local 769 President Josh Zivalich on the current state of our Union.

Sysco Warehouse Workers & Drivers Ratify First Contracts

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Apr

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Sysco Warehouse Workers & Drivers Ratify First Contracts

In a near unanimous vote, our Teamsters Local 769 brothers and sisters at Sysco in Miami have ratified their first contracts. Despite the challenging climate posed by coronavirus closures, the one-year agreements include important protections for workers: just cause language, layoff and recall rights for furloughed workers, as well as seniority and wage protections for the warehouse workers and drivers. "Given the terrible situation facing these workers and the country as a whole, this contract is important because of the layoff language and recall rights," said Josh Zivalich, Local 769 President. "The workers recognized this with the near unanimous approval."…

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Mar

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Stand Up For Our Public Sector Workers

HB 1 is to be heard on the House Floor on Tuesday, March 2, 2020. This legislation is a clear and calculated attack on Florida’s workers. Click here NOW to find your Representative and tell them to Vote No on HB1 An out-of-state billionaire funded think tank has devised a new scheme to attack Teamsters and other Florida Unions representing our teachers, state and municipal workers, law enforcement officers, firefighters and other public sector workers. The bill is similar to ones that have been enacted in Alaska to change the ways in which union members can keep their Union membership. HB…

2019 Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship Award Winners

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Jan

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2019 Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship Award Winners

The 2018 Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship recipients are in. We would like to thank our staff, members and sponsors who participate in the fundraising which allows the fund to keep awarding students of our Teamster members. As a result of these efforts, we would like to announce the following winners of the 2018 Teamsters Local 769 Scholarships. Nicholas Losa ---------- Son of Angel Losa (UPS)Alyssa Abarca ---------- Daughter of Jorge Abarca (UPS)Courtney Rae Gape ---------- Daughter of Ann Christiansen Gape (Air Canada)Jason Joseph Acker ---------- Son of William Acker (Crystal Springs)Matthew Cirsalli ---------- Son of Richard Cirsalli (United Airlines)Brooke Saunders…

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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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Nov

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2019 Teamsters Local 769 Toy Drive

While you are out holiday shopping this season, remember to pick up and extra toy for those less fortunate. Teamsters Local 769 will again be collecting toys for children in need this year and we will be distributing those collected through programs in Dade, Broward, Monroe and Palm Beach Counties. The following flyer can be posted on Teamsters Local 769 approved job site bulletin boards and distributed to all members. Since toys are being split to multiple areas, please encourage all of your brothers and sisters to participate. Help make this year’s Toy Drive the biggest ever. Toys should be…

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Oct

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UPS Peak Season & Special Events

News - City of Fort Lauderdale & Air Canada ratify NEW contracts, Peak Season at UPS began on October 15th, Teamsters stay involved in the 2020 Presidential Elections and news from our 2019 Annual Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament. South Picnic November 2nd, 2019 https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity Main Story - Mike Cortez sits down with us to discuss the purpose of the UPS Peak Season Agreement and some of it’s highlights. Find the full agreement here - https://teamsterslocal769.org/vtx7 TLU769 Scholarship Fund find the 2019 Application at https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity

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Oct

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City of Fort Lauderdale Contract Ratified

Congratulations to all City of Fort Lauderdale employees who ratified a new 3 year contract on Thursday, October 10, 2019. Voting took place at four locations throughout the city and many city workers turned out to show strong support for the new agreement voting 481 'yes' to 43 'no'. Highlights include a pension plan for employees that did not previously have one and as much as 13% increase in pay over 3 years. In addition, the Union now has a seat on the healthcare board and the city will increased contributions to healthcare with caps on member cost. Other contract…

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Sep

General Membership, H.R.C. - Human Rights Commission, Public Sector, The Solidarity PodcastCity of Fort Lauderdale, contract, Contract Update, Golf Tournament, Scholarship Fund, Teamsters, Teamsters Disaster Relief Fund, Teamsters Local 769, tentative agreement, Union, Women's Conference

BIG Contract News and Hurricane Relief

September news from the General Membership Meeting-Thanks for helping H.R. 397 pass in the House, Supporting the CWA strike, Hurricane Dorian relief efforts and a report from the 2019 Teamsters Annual Women’s Conference. Find our2019 Golf Tournament registration form at https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity Main Story: A conversation with Teamsters Local 769 Business Agent Andy Madtes about the recent Tentative Agreement at the City of Fort Lauderdale. Follow this link for details on an Informational Meeting and FRS Seminar for ALL City of Fort Lauderdale employees. https://teamsterslocal769.org/mo46 Find the 2019TLU769 Scholarship Fund Application at https://teamsterslocal769.org/fp28Special Thanks to David Renshaw, Andy Madtes and Yvette Dawson.

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Sep

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Tentative Agreement Reached with City of Fort Lauderdale

Teamsters Local 769 and the City of Fort Lauderdale have reached a Tentative Agreement. Highlights of the 3 year deal are listed below. Upon ratification, this agreement will cover through September 30, 2022. Increased contributions to healthcare and caps on member cost. The Union NOW has a seat on the healthcare board.As much as a 13% pay increase over 3 years and most top pay rates have increased. Wages are now 2.3% over the National Average.Stronger contract language in many articles including promoting from within, holiday pay, funeral leave and sick time.A pension for workers who previously did not have…