The Amazon Union Threat
10
Jan
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The Amazon Union Threat

News: Indian River County contract ratification, Teamsters Local 769 Picnics, RLA steward training, TLU769 Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament, and an organizing victory for maintenance workers at DHL Express. Promo: Teamster Privilege Benefits Main Story: Excerpts from the 2022 Local 769 Steward Seminar featuring details on the threat of Amazon and its impact on Union members. Promo: Teamsters Local 769 Smartphone App Closing Credits: 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. The episode was written and produced by Bryan Bezpiaty. Music in…
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Big Changes to Begin 2020
30
Jan
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Big Changes to Begin 2020

In the News: 2019 scholarship winners, a BIG retirement announcement and a sad farewell. The Teamster Privilege Benefits Package https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity Main Story: D.R.I.V.E. Representatives speak to members at our January General Membership Meeting and talk about what’s at stake in 2020. Story 2: New Member Packets bring new tools to new Teamsters Dates to Remember in February: 8th - TNBC/Retiree Meetings20th - General Membership Meeting21-23 - Website Maintenance Special Thanks: Kevin Currie, John Cuite and Joe Lopez
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19
Apr
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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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17
Apr
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YRC Tentative Agreement & Ballot Information

Attention YRC all members! Teamsters Local 769 fully supports the YRC Tentative Agreement to be put forth before the membership for their voices to be heard. The following is a brief summary of some of the improvements and details on when to expect ballots. Links to additional information are also included. If you have any additional questions , please contact our offices at (305)642-6255. The tentative agreement contains numerous improvements, including: $4.00 in wage increases over five years for the vast majority of workers (an 18% increase for most drivers and dockworkers) including a $1.00 wage increase retroactive to April 1,…
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07
Dec
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YRC Proposal to be Voted on by Members

Company Proposal Extends and Modifies Existing MOU (Washington, D.C.) –The IBT reports that leaders today from Teamster local unions representing members at YRC Worldwide, Inc. (YRCW) approved providing their members the ability to vote on the company’s proposed changes to the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The company is proposing to extend and modify the current restructuring agreement from March 31, 2015, when it is scheduled to expire, until March 31, 2019. YRCW has requested the extension and certain contract modifications to facilitate a refinancing of $1.4 billion of debt that comes due beginning in early 2014 as well as…
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