02
May
General Membership, ,

Are YOU Fighting For Our Pensions?

Teamsters ALL across the country are facing a national crisis as more than a hundred multiemployer pension plans face the threat of collapse within the next 10 years. The Teamsters Union supports a plan which has been introduced with bipartisan support. H.R.397 is the same bill that was introduced in the 115th Congress as H.R.4444. It is also the same as the Senate bill introduced that was referred to as the Butch Lewis Act. THIS IS THE ONLY LEGISLATION THAT WOULD FULLY PROTECT YOUR HARD-EARNED PENSION. If you haven't already called your representatives, WHY NOT? Every Teamster needs to stand…
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19
Apr
The Solidarity Podcast, , , , , , , , , ,

The Solidarity Podcast Intro Episode & How to Max Hours at UPS

The first episode of The Solidarity Podcast includes Teamsters Local 769 President Josh Zivalich discussing what to expect from the podcast and scheduled frequency of episodes in addition to special releases as needed. Teamsters Local 769 Business Agent Mike Cortez discusses how UPS members can seek additional hours for those concerned about a lack of available overtime under the current contract extension and moving forward in the new contract. Also included in this episode is Teamster Privilege Benefit information, events for the month of May, and information about or 2019 South Picnic. For more information visit www.TeamstersLocal769.org/Solidarity or send email…
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26
Feb
General Membership, Soft Drink & Brewery, , , , , ,

Coca-Cola Negotiations Update

Attention Coca-Cola members, Teamsters Local 769, on July 3, 2018, was certified as the exclusive bargaining representative for Coca-Cola Beverages of Florida, LLC. (case# 12-RC-220821) The parties have met  in an effort to negotiate a contract on September 6, September 13, October 10, November 13, December 19, 2018 and January 16, February 6, February 13, 2019 to date. As a result of those negotiations, the parties have reached a tentative agreement on the payday, safety, time off for union business, union bulletin boards, elections, funeral leave, meal period and jury duty. The parties will continue to meet until a full…
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15
Feb
Warehouse, , , , , , , ,

Sysco Miami Drivers Vote to Join Teamsters Local 769

All workers want respect, fair pay and affordable health care. These are the reasons that drivers at Sysco South Florida in Medley,FL have voted to join Teamsters Local 769 and the second organizing victory in less than three weeks at Sysco for the Teamsters. The vote count was 100-25 in favor of joining the union and there are 132 drivers in the bargaining unit. Sysco South Florida workers chose Teamster representation because they want a fair transparent pay system and a legally-binding contract that protects their wages, better working conditions and seniority rights. “The company needs to stop messing with…
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01
Feb
General Membership, Warehouse, ,

Sysco Miami Election Notice

Congratulations to the workers at the Miami Sysco location, who have won the companies challenge and secured their election date. The company lost their argument to include the warehouse workers and other classifications in the bargaining unit in an effort to water down support. The election will be conducted on February 13th, 2019.
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29
Jan
General Membership, , , , , ,

2018 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. Tabitha Cherubin ---------- Daughter of Morel F. Cherubin (UPS)Emily Bryson ---------- Daughter of Sean Bryson (UPS)Ashley Gonzalez ---------- Daughter of Rolando Gonzalez (UPS)Carydad Bolivar ---------- Daughter of Ignacio Bolivar (UPS)Maya Benedetti ---------- Daughter of Liliana Kondracki (Movie Location Mgr)Devon Blanchard ---------- Son of…
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23
Nov
General Membership, , , , , , , , , ,

2018 Teamsters Local 769 Toy Drive

As your holiday shopping enters full swing, keep in mind that Teamsters Local 769 will again be collecting toys for children in need this year. 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 dropped off at the North Holiday Picnic, the Miami…
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23
Oct
General Membership, H.R.C. - Human Rights Commission, , , , , , , , , ,

Local 769 Responds to Hurricane Michael

Following Hurricane Michael, Teamsters Answer the Call for Action Following the devastation of Hurricane Michael, Teamsters formed a disaster relief labor coalition with the Florida AFL-CIO to provide assistance to residents of the Florida Panhandle. IBT Disaster Relief has taking the leading role in setting up the logistics for relief supply distribution in the region. The labor coalition set up distribution points at local schools and other locations, and trucks began driving into the affected communities today to locate residents and get them essential items that they need to get through the aftermath of the storm. Teamsters Local 769 Business…
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