Fighting the Beverage Tax: Several Important Victories, and a Press Release
May 31, 2017 This morning, we were back at City Hall to attend the Seattle City Council meeting, just as we have been for every meeting where the Beverage Tax…
Selland Auto Transport Learns a $36,000 Lesson in What Happens When You Mess with the Teamsters
Illegally Fired Mechanics Reinstated with Back Pay After Teamsters Intervene May 30, 2017 When Bill Adams received notice from his employer telling him he didn’t have a job anymore, the…
Hero Among Us: Teamster at Peninsula Truck Lines Performs CPR to Save a Stranger’s Life
May 23, 2017 For Chris Tyrolt, a five-year Teamster driver at Peninsula Truck Lines, the day was progressing just like any other on the route he had been driving every…
Photos from the Touch a Truck Event — May 20, 2017
The weather couldn't have been more perfect for spending a few hours outside hanging out with Teamsters at the Touch a Truck event this past Saturday! The Teamster truck looked…
Fighting the Beverage Tax: Silenced Speeches for the Seattle City Council
May 19, 2017 On Wednesday, May 17, 2017, the Seattle City Council met to take public comment on their proposed Beverage Tax. This tax, if implemented, would devastate jobs in…
Fighting the Beverage Tax: Seattle City Council Meeting — May 3, 2017
May 3, 2017 Today, the Seattle City Council held their first meeting that involved public comment on the proposed Beverage Tax. The Teamsters strongly oppose this tax because it is…
Pictures from the May Day March — May 1, 2017
May 2, 2017 We had a great day yesterday at Seattle's May Day march! The Teamster truck was, as usual, driven by our very own Senior Business Agent Carl Gasca.…
Pictures from the Jackson Street Workers Mural Unveiling — April 30, 2017
The Washington State Labor Council unveiled their new Workers Mural yesterday. Several Teamsters were in attendance, along with the Teamster truck. It was a beautiful day and a good time…
Washington State Patrol Communications Managers Vote to Join Teamsters Local 174
April 28, 2017 Teamsters Local 174 is proud to welcome the Washington State Patrol Communications Managers to our membership. Prior to joining the Teamsters, the nine workers in the group…
Fighting the Beverage Tax: Teamsters Back at City Hall
April 27, 2016 Representatives of the Keep Seattle Livable for All Coalition Teamsters Local 174 -- along with representatives from Teamsters Local 117, Teamsters Joint Council 28, and members of the…