Summer Wrap-Up – Upcoming Events

Summer Wrap-Up – Upcoming Events

News: SB256 Update. Public Sector Ratifications at St. Lucie County, Indian River County, the City of Vero Beach, and Rockledge. National Master Agreements at ABF, T-Force, Allegiant, and UPS.  Promo: Scholarship Main Story: Save the Date - Here is a list of our annual events for the fall.  Promo: Golf Tournament Reminder: All members with children entering college! Please remember to submit the application for the 2023 Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship! Show produced by the Officers and Staff of Teamsters Local 769, including Josh Zivalich, Roly Piña, and Steve Myers, with contributions by Local 769 Business Agents. The episode was…
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UPS Strike Authorization Vote

UPS Strike Authorization Vote

 The following notice details a Strike Authorization Vote for all Teamsters Local 769 members at UPS. The IBT has mandated that a “walk-in” vote be conducted, and it was recommended that the vote take place in Union halls and locations outside of the worksite. They further mandated appointing a committee, including one Local Union officer and rank-and-file UPS members. See the notice for dates & times. MEMBERS ONLY
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Each One Teach One – UPS Member Education

Each One Teach One – UPS Member Education

News: Summer Meetings, UPS Member Trainings, and Air Canada and United Airlines negotiations update. Benefit: Fidelity Mortgage https://teamsterslocal769.org/power/member-discounts/ Main Segment: Business Agent Mike Cortez joins us, along with UPS Stewards Bob Grecol, Sean Bryson, Breon Plummer, and Mohammar Richards, to discuss common workplace issues they have encountered while educating and organizing UPS members ahead of contract expiration.  Benefit: Wise-Traveler https://teamsterslocal769.org/power/member-discounts/ Special Thanks to Mike Cortez, Bob Grecol, Sean Bryson, Breon Plummer, and Mohammar Richards Show produced by the Officers and Staff of Teamsters Local 769, including Josh Zivalich, Roly Pina, and Steve Myers, with contributions by Local 769 Business Agents.…
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STRIKE Prep And The Fights Ahead

STRIKE Prep And The Fights Ahead

News: Highlights from our February General Membership Meeting include news of the battles we face in Tallahassee, a special note of thanks to Brother Renshaw, and a list of our 2022 Teamsters Local 769 scholarship recipients. Promo: Fidelity Mortgage https://teamsterslocal769.org/power/member-discounts/ Main Story:.Business Agent Chuck Thome joins a roundtable of UPS stewards to discuss how to be prepared for UPS contract negotiations and any potential action. Recorded following a recent UPS Coordinator meeting, this segment features Dan Allen, Sean Bryson, and Persio Diaz. Download our smartphone app to stay connected. Promo: Wise-Traveler https://teamsterslocal769.org/power/member-discounts/ Feature Story: Andy Madtes, Business Agent, gives us a…
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SPECIAL REPORT – UNITED Airlines Extension

SPECIAL REPORT – UNITED Airlines Extension

This episode explains a few of the details of the UNITED Airlines Contract Extension, as well as information on how to request duplicate credentials. That process is also included below. 2023 CONTRACT EXTENSION DUPLICATE VOTING CREDENTIAL REQUEST ANYONE WHO HAS NOT RECEIVED THEIR VOTING CREDENTIALS IN THE MAIL AT THE TIME OF THIS MEMO WILL NEED TO REQUEST YOUR DUPLICATE CREDENTIALS IMMEDIATELY AND BEFORE JANUARY 27, 2023 @ 11:00 AM EASTERN TIME DUPLICATE BALLOTS CAN BE REQUESTED BY SENDING AN EMAIL TO OFFICE@TEAMSTERSLOCAL769.ORG OR BY CALLING THE LOCALS MIAMI OFFICE @ (305) 642-6255 • IF YOU SEND AN E-MAIL (THIS…
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The Summer of 22 – Special Update

The Summer of 22 – Special Update

News: Numerous contract ratifications including Avis, CEMEX, Freshpoint, IMEX, and more. Stewards gather for Training Seminar and UPS members conduct a Day of Action Promo: Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship Fund Main Story: An interview with Airline Agent Tommy Esposito and MCO Chief Steward Paul Becerra who provide a local update for United Airlines members and how to get connected to good information heading into negotiations.  Promo: Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament Special Thanks to Tommy Esposito, Paul Becerra, Luis Cruz, and Randy Launderville
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South Florida Freshpoint Teamsters Ratify NEW 4-Year Contract

South Florida Freshpoint Teamsters Ratify NEW 4-Year Contract

On Saturday, May 14, 2022, Teamsters at Freshpoint in Pompano Beach, Florida, ratified a new 4-year contract which includes significant wage improvements, increased number of personal days, Martin Luther King Holiday, and improved discipline language. Members at Freshpoint fought to join the Teamsters back in 2016, and this agreement is the second contract these workers will enjoy since demanding representation. Teamsters Local 769 has grown accustomed to negotiating with Sysco, the parent company of Freshpoint since we represent nearly all Sysco employees within our Local Union's jurisdiction. Freshpoint's first contract was a hard-fought battle, and this agreement was no different.…
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Borden Dairy Negotiations Update

Teamsters Local 769, on June 15, 2018, was certified as the exclusive bargaining representative for Borden Dairy Company of Florida, LLC. (case# 12-RC-219958) The parties have met  in an effort to negotiate a contract on September 12, October 17, November 8, December 10, 2018 and February 13, February 20, 2019 to date. As a result of those negotiations, the parties have reached a tentative agreement on several articles and will continue to meet until a full agreement is reached which will then be voted on by our members at Borden Dairy for ratification. Atención miembros de Borden, El 15 de…
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