DHL Clerical Workers Vote to Join Teamsters
March 16, 2017 Newest DHL Unit Opts for Membership with Local 769 (MIAMI, Fl.) – Eight workers at DHL Express voted to join Teamsters Local 769 on Thursday, March 9.…
WSJ: UPS Gives Top Brass a Raise Despite Missed Targets
March 16, 2017 Chief Executive David Abney’s compensation rose 21% Top executives at United Parcel Service Inc. took home higher compensation in 2016 even as the parcel carrier missed many…
Teamsters Fight Back Against UPS “Golf Cart” Bill in Kentucky
March 15, 2017 Earlier this month, the Kentucky House passed a bill that would allow UPS to deliver packages via golf carts in residential areas. House Bill 404, otherwise known…
Local 710 Successfully Settles “One Punch Rule” Pension Grievance at ABF
March 15, 2017 Teamsters to Receive Pension Contributions Retroactive to 2013 (MOKENA, ILL.) – Teamsters Local 710 Trustee John T. Coli has signed an agreement making Local 710 freight members…
Teamster Truck at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Thanks to everyone who braved the rain to come out to the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Seattle this past weekend. If you were there, then you probably saw the…
US Foods Teamsters Vote Overwhelmingly to Ratify 4-Year Contract
March 13, 2017 Teamsters who work at US Foods voted overwhelmingly yesterday afternoon to ratify a new 4-year contract. The agreement covers 128 drivers and warehouse workers who operate out…
The “Missing Link” Bicycle Track in Ballard: Coalition Including Teamsters 174 Favors Alternate Solution
On March 9, 2017, a press release went out from the Veris Law Group PLLC regarding the completion of the Burke-Gilman Trail, a multi-use recreational trail that runs from Ballard to…
Photos from the General Membership Meeting – Thursday, March 9, 2017
Thanks to everyone who came out to our General Membership Meeting on Thursday evening. It was great to see so many smiling faces. Hope to see you all again at…
Photos from International Women’s Day Rally in Olympia
We had a fun time celebrating International Women's Day at the Capitol in Olympia! It was cold and rainy, but as I always say, it's the people that make the…
WSJ: Who’s to Blame for the Trucker Shortage?
March 8, 2017 Industry Relies on Inexperienced Drivers and Contractors Who Get Saddled with Debt, High Expenses By Lauren Weber Help wanted: America needs truck drivers. In 2015, American Trucking…