Photos from the General Membership Meeting — November 12, 2017
November 16, 2017 This past Sunday was Teamsters Local 174's November General Membership Meeting. We had a great turnout, and we welcomed a huge group of new Initiates into our Local:…
After Mediation Breaks Down, Pressure Mounts on First Student as Strike Could be Called at Any Moment
Letters from School Board and Seattle Mayor Make Clear that Labor Dispute with Teamsters Local 174 is First Student’s Responsibility to Solve November 15, 2017 After a complete breakdown in…
APP/World Fuel Services Teamsters Make Picket Signs in Preparation for Strike
November 13, 2017 At 8:30AM on a Sunday morning, a large group of new Teamsters who drive fuel trucks for APP gathered at the Teamsters Local 174 Union Hall to…
Contract Ratification for Teamsters Local 174 Members at Mondelez
After months of challenging negotiations, 14 drivers ratified a strong agreement November 6, 2017 On November 4, 2017, 14 Teamsters Local 174 members working at Mondelez voted to ratify a…
Meeting Between First Student and Teamsters Local 174 Produces Next Steps; Strike Threat Still Looms
November 3, 2017 Yesterday afternoon, there was a meeting at the Teamsters Local 174 Union Hall between representatives from the Teamsters and First Student. The meeting, which included decision-makers from…
Seattle Public Schools Responds to Teamsters Local 174 Letter
October 31, 2017 In a direct response to Local 174 Secretary Treasurer Rick Hicks's letter dated October 30, 2017, Seattle Public Schools Assistant Superintendent for Operations Pegi McEvoy has sent…
“Sorry You Have Cancer”: This 26-year old First Student Driver’s Battle for Healthcare is a Battle for her Life
October 31, 2017 Olivia Moore stands with her bus on the First Student lot At just 26 years old, school bus driver Olivia Moore has fought more hard battles than…
A Letter from Teamsters Local 174 to the Seattle School Board
October 30, 2017 A letter was sent today from Teamsters Local 174 Secretary-Treasurer Rick Hicks to the Seattle School Board. The Board has continued to do nothing about the labor dispute…
Remembering Brother Brian Davis: 3 Years Later
October 19, 2017 Today marks the three-year anniversary of the tragic and untimely death of Local 174 Senior Business Agent Brian Davis. He is still very deeply missed. Rest in…
“A Life-Changing Experience”: Local 174 Members Return from Hurricane Relief in Puerto Rico
October 19, 2017 Local 174 Senior Business Agent/Recording Secretary Carl Gasca and Local 174 Safeway member Ben Narayan depart from Seattle For Teamsters Local 174 member Ben Narayan, the decision…