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Sysco Portland Teamsters Overwhelmingly Ratify New Contract 12/15/19 - Teamsters Local 162 On December 15th Teamsters Local 162 members at Sysco in Portland overwhelmingly voted in favor of a new six year contract with significant wage and pension increases in each year of the new contract.   The top Teamster health care plan, the same UPS Teamsters are in, was protected for another six years with great cost share protections for the members. A huge victory.

TCSOA PAC Endorses 12/14/19 - TCSOA TCSOA PAC Endorses Ann Howard in the Democratic Primary for Travis County Precinct 3 Commissioner.

Labor Group Accuses Google of Illegally Firing Workers to Stifle Unionism 12/13/19 - Teamsters Local 888 Dec. 10, 2019 | ORGANIZING | The Communications Workers of America union filed a federal labor charge against Alphabet’s Google on Thursday, accusing the company of unlawfully firing four employees to deter workers from engaging in union activities.

In Case You Missed It 12/13/19 - Teamsters local 570   • High risk, hidden workforce   • The role of labor unions in the D.C. region   • How labor beat Mexico on trade   • Biden floats criminal charges for labor violators   • Where does the term ‘redneck’ come from.

In Case You Missed It 12/13/19 - Teamsters Local 355   • High risk, hidden workforce   • The role of labor unions in the D.C. region   • How labor beat Mexico on trade   • Biden floats criminal charges for labor violators   • Where does the term ‘redneck’ come from.

Saturday, December 14th 12/13/19 - UA Local 23 Plumbers & Pipefitters A note from our clinic: Unfortunately,  we will not be able to have the clinic open due to the medical assistant that was scheduled has a potentially contagious illness. We are awaiting results but I cannot take the chance of her being in the clinic to expose anyone else. Unfortunately the remainder of my MAs are unavailable to assist us due to precious commitments.

In Case You Missed It 12/13/19 - Teamsters Local 992   • High risk, hidden workforce   • The role of labor unions in the D.C. region   • How labor beat Mexico on trade   • Biden floats criminal charges for labor violators   • Where does the term ‘redneck’ come from.

Section 6 Notice Served 12/13/19 - Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen On December 13, 2019, the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen served its Section 6 proposal to the National Railway Labor Conference, for those carriers party to National Agreement handling. This is a requirement of the Railway Labor Act; by serving the Section 6 notice, BRS begins the process of negotiations with the railroads.

AT&T Cuts Union Jobs in Illinois 12/13/19 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 21 Friday, December 13, 2019 (12:00 CST) – Today AT&T announced a surplus impacting 22 of their employees in Illinois. The job cuts will affect employees represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 21.

Kids Christmas Party December 14@1pm 12/13/19 - Teamster Local Union No. 886 Kids Christmas Party-Saturday December 14, 2019 The party for children of members of Teamsters Local 886 will begin at 1pm and will last til 3pm. We will have face painters, clowns and Santa will visit.Please enter through the East door facing mathis Brothers only so that your child can receive their ticket for the drawing. One ticket per child and the child must be present.

CFL William A. Lee 2020 Scholarship available 12/12/19 - Teamsters Local 743 William A. Lee Memorial Scholarship Each year, the Chicago Federation of Labor awards 10 scholarships to high school seniors, five to the winners of the Academic Competition and five to the winners of the Random Drawing. The scholarships, valued at $2,000 each, may be used at any accredited college or university in the United States.

PRESIDENTIAL FORUM 12/12/19 - Teamsters Local 455 Teamsters hold Presidential Forum in Cedar Rapids. Click on link below to view.

Cole Family House Fire - Go Fund Me 12/12/19 - Teamsters Local Union No. 436 https://www.gofundme.

Warm the Holidays for a Child in Need 12/12/19 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 21 Time is running out and donations have been very light this year please consider helping the kids in the areas where we live and work. The IBEW 21 Days of Giving Toy & Coat Drive ends this weekend. We would like to provide a coat and toy for each of the children assisted by My Joyful Heart, BCMW Community Services, Bethany Home and Marillac St. Vincent Family Services.

EPMPOA Children's Christmas Party 12/12/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association will hold its annual Children's Christmas Party on Sunday, December 15, 2019, from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM.  The event will feature great food (hamburgers, hotdogs with all the fixings, plus drinks!), arts and crafts, games, prizes and a lot of fun.

PSE Health Plan Enrollment 12/12/19 - Charlotte Area Local APWU Please see that attached information on how to Enroll. The following instructions come from the APWU Health Plan. You can fax the enrollment forms and the Postal Ease FEHB worksheet, to HR Shared Services Center at (336) 662-4073 or send by USPS with tracking. The mailing address is HRSSC, Compensation/Benefits, PO Box 970400, Greensboro, NC, 27497-0400.

"El Paso Cops Helping Kids" Christmas Shopping Event 12/12/19 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association "El Paso Cops Helping Kids" along with the EPMPOA will host a Christmas shopping event at 9:00 AM on Saturday, December 21, 2019.  The event will be held at the Wal-Mart located at 4530 Woodrow Bean Transmountain Rd. in northeast El Paso.

Worker Noncompete Agreements Tamp Down on Wages 12/11/19 - Teamsters local 570 Dec. 11, 2019 | WAGES | Anyone who’s been paying attention understands that while there is no shortage of jobs, there is a shortage of good-paying jobs. And part of the reason for that is because at least 36 million workers are required to enter into noncompete agreements as part of their jobs, stifling their ability to earn more.

Worker Noncompete Agreements Tamp Down on Wages 12/11/19 - Teamsters Local 992 Dec. 11, 2019 | WAGES | Anyone who’s been paying attention understands that while there is no shortage of jobs, there is a shortage of good-paying jobs. And part of the reason for that is because at least 36 million workers are required to enter into noncompete agreements as part of their jobs, stifling their ability to earn more.

Members' Christmas Luncheon 12/11/19 - Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 44 WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! PLEASE RSVP IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING.

Local 77's Tree at Boardwalk Hall 12/11/19 - International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local #77 The Local thanks Sister Paige Shoyer for all her efforts in ensuring IATSE 77’s Christmas is something the entire membership can be proud of. Spectra has asked its union and business partners to join in sponsoring CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) for neglected and abused children this holiday season.

New Way to Pay 12/11/19 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 194 IBEW 194 is proud to now offer, to our members, the ability to pay your dues online and update info. It will be in full operation starting in January 2, 2020.  To access it, you can type the link in your address bar or come to this web site, IBEW194.org, where we will have an “online dues” link you can click under this sites Log-in.

2020 TEXAS AFL-CIO Scholarship 12/11/19 - The 2020 Texas AFL-CIO Scholarship Program is under way. WHO MAY APPLY:  Members or children of members of local unions or children whose legal guardians are members of local unions that are affiliated with the Texas AFL-CIO and the local Central Labor Council.

Call our Senators to protect PBF and NEBF 12/11/19 - IBEW local 14 Statement of the AFL-CIO Retirement Security Working Group on the Grassley-Alexander Multiemployer Pension Plan Proposal December 2, 2019 After a lifetime of hard work, working people deserve to retire with dignity. The labor movement is proud of our negotiated multiemployer pension plans, which have provided retirement income security for millions of working people for decades.

2020 James R Hoffa Scholarship 12/11/19 - Teamsters Local 264 The application process for the 2020 James R Hoffa Scholarship has opened! Details can be found here. The deadline for submission is March 2nd, 2020.

Press Release: AMFA Announces Card Drive for AMTs and Maintenance Controllers at Spirit Airlines 12/11/19 - AMFA December 11, 2019 -- On the heels of having won its representational election at Horizon Air, the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) announced that a union card drive has begun at Spirit Airlines — the self-proclaimed ultra-low-cost carrier headquartered in Miramar, Florida. While it is unusual for AMFA to publicize card drive initiatives, given that the Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) at Spirit Airlines are currently non-unionized, it is important to build awareness that this significant initiative is underway.

Death Assessment #175 12/11/19 - IBEW Local 648 Just a reminder to check your dues receipt and to make sure you are up to date on death assessments. We are at #175. Also, a reminder to get your $10.00 into Bobby to support the children of our deceased brothers and sisters.

Labor Union Accuses Google of Illegally Firing Workers to Stifle Unionism 12/10/19 - Teamsters local 570 Dec. 10, 2019 | ORGANIZING | The Communications Workers of America union filed a federal labor charge against Alphabet’s Google on Thursday, accusing the company of unlawfully firing four employees to deter workers from engaging in union activities.

Labor Group Accuses Google of Illegally Firing Workers to Stifle Unionism 12/10/19 - Teamsters Local 992 Dec. 10, 2019 | ORGANIZING | The Communications Workers of America union filed a federal labor charge against Alphabet’s Google on Thursday, accusing the company of unlawfully firing four employees to deter workers from engaging in union activities.

LUDD and Foss job opportunities 12/10/19 - International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Lake Union Drydock needs 1 welder and 1 fitter for a 10 day call.

Christmas What's UPS Hot Off the Press 12/10/19 - Teamsters Local 162 Local 162 mailed the latest edition of our What's UPS to members homes this week.   It is the annual Christmas edition that celebrates what we are thankful for and the success of the new UPS Retirees Subsidy Fund at the Oregon Teamster Employers Trust.

MEMBER BENEFITS AND DISCOUNTS 12/09/19 - Teamsters Local 179 Member Benefits & Discounts In addition to job protection, benefits and wages provided for in Teamster Contracts, the International Union provides additional services offered at a discounted cost to the membership.

As They Pitch the Teamsters, Democratic Presidential Candidates Try to Avoid 2016 Pitfalls 12/09/19 - Teamsters local 570 Dec. 9, 2019 | VOTE2020 | [....] "This time," [Hoffa] said before a Teamsters' forum with six Democratic presidential candidates in Iowa on Saturday, "we're seeing a lot more dialogue (from Democrats). And a lot more interest from the principal candidates.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH 12/09/19 - Teamsters Local 179 The Teamsters Local 179 General Membership meeting will be held on Sunday, September 15th at 10:00 a.m. at t he Local 179 membership hall located at 990 NE Frontage Road in Joliet. We will be accepting donations for the Lamb's Fold Center for Women and Children located in Joliet. Hope to see you there.

2020 JAMES R. HOFFA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND APPLICATION PROCESS OPEN 12/09/19 - Teamsters Local 179 College and Trade/Vocational Financial Support for Sons, Daughters and Dependents of Teamsters The application process is now open for the James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund's 2020 college and vocational scholarship programs for the sons, daughters and financial dependents of Teamsters.  In 2019, $1.

As They Pitch the Teamsters, Democratic Presidential Candidates Try to Avoid 2016 Pitfalls 12/09/19 - Teamsters Local 355 Dec. 9, 2019 | VOTE2020 | [....] "This time," [Hoffa] said before a Teamsters' forum with six Democratic presidential candidates in Iowa on Saturday, "we're seeing a lot more dialogue (from Democrats). And a lot more interest from the principal candidates.

As They Pitch the Teamsters, Democratic Presidential Candidates Try to Avoid 2016 Pitfalls 12/09/19 - Teamsters Local 992 Dec. 9, 2019 | VOTE2020 | [....] "This time," [Hoffa] said before a Teamsters' forum with six Democratic presidential candidates in Iowa on Saturday, "we're seeing a lot more dialogue (from Democrats). And a lot more interest from the principal candidates.

SAVE OUR PENSIONS: ACT NOW 12/09/19 - IBEW Local 768 Sisters and Brothters, The republicans in the Senate have released their proposal for addressing Multiemployer Pension Plan issues. It is worse than the proposal received last year from the Joint Select Committee on Solvency of Multiemployer Pensions. If is passes it will cut benefits to retirees, raise premiums, and tax our health pensions.

Children's Christmas Party 12/09/19 - Teamsters Local 776 On Saturday December 7, 2019 the Union Hall became Santa’s Christmas Land as Local 776....

Judge overturns 80 Hr. suspension & rules a disparate treatment & obvious formal privilege that rank has at Arlington Police Department. 12/09/19 - Arlington Municipal Patrolman's Association Members,      Recently one of our members recieved an 80 Hr. suspension for several policy violations.      On Aug. 14 & 15 2019 our member attended his arbitration hearing, represented by Attorney Randall Moore. On Dec. 6, 2019 the arbitrator overtured the entire suspension for a number of reasons, which are explained in detail in the attached ruling.

As They Pitch the Teamsters, Democratic Presidential Candidates Try to Avoid 2016 Pitfalls 12/09/19 - Teamsters Local 888 Dec. 9, 2019 | VOTE2020 | [....] "This time," [Hoffa] said before a Teamsters' forum with six Democratic presidential candidates in Iowa on Saturday, "we're seeing a lot more dialogue (from Democrats). And a lot more interest from the principal candidates.

Happy Holidays 12/08/19 - Charlotte Area Local APWU On Behalf of the Charlotte Area Local Executive Board Happy Holidays.

Amtrak Substation Electrician Fatality Injured in Bronx 12/08/19 - Pennsylvania Federation BMWED-IBT On December 6, 2019, BMWED/IBEW Brother Jarrett Erhart (27), a substation electrician was fatally injured in a tragic accident at Amtrak’s Sub #46 in the Bronx. Brother Jarrett started his railroad career in 2017, first with the BMWED and recently with the IBEW. Those that were lucky enough to know him were blessed. His smile and kindness touched those in his presence.

In Case You Missed It 12/06/19 - Teamsters local 570   • Why are drug prices so high.

In Case You Missed It 12/06/19 - Teamsters Local 355   • Why are drug prices so high.

National Director's November 2019 Update 12/06/19 - AMFA December 6, 2019 -- We celebrated not one, but two holidays in the month of November -- Veteran’s Day and Thanksgiving. These holidays go hand-in-hand as they are both focused on thankfulness and appreciation. As a Veteran, I want to thank all who have ever served for your service, your commitment, and your family’s sacrifice to this Great Nation. Our Nation’s soldiers serve every day to protect our country and its ideals. Additionally, I hope you all enjoyed time celebrating Thanksgiving with your family and friends. God Bless!

In Case You Missed It 12/06/19 - Teamsters Local 992   • Why are drug prices so high.