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Retirement Income in the 21st Century 08/21/18 - Teamsters local 570 August 21, 2018 | RETIREMENT SECURITY | Last week marked the 83rd anniversary of Social Security. The program has been an enormous success by any measure. It has lifted tens of millions of retirees out of poverty and provides the bulk of retirement income for most people after they stop working.

Retirement Income in the 21st Century 08/21/18 - Teamsters Local 355 August 21, 2018 | RETIREMENT SECURITY | Last week marked the 83rd anniversary of Social Security. The program has been an enormous success by any measure. It has lifted tens of millions of retirees out of poverty and provides the bulk of retirement income for most people after they stop working.

Labor Dispute Update - Tuesday 08/21/18 - IUOE 302 IUOE Local 302 Labor Dispute Update The International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 302 is currently involved in a labor dispute relating to our wages, hours, and working conditions.   Local 302 is asserting our rights under the National Labor Relations Act to withhold our labor from contractors signatory to our Western WA AGC Master Labor Agreement.

PIPELINE 08/21/18 - Teamsters Local 175 ATTN:  PIPELINE If you get laid off or you just wish to apply for work on the pipeline, you must go to Out of Work Application toward the top and to the left of this page and complete one.  You do not need to register for this website to complete one.  Only members are allowed access to this website.  Thank you.

A Day with the El Paso Police Department 08/21/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association The El Paso Police Department is hosting a one-day event to introduce the various units of the El Paso Police Department.  Static displays and active demonstrations from Community Services, Traffic and Motors, SWAT, Crisis Management Team, Bomb Squad, K-9, COMSAR, Command Post, and Police Explorers to be held throughout the day.

UPS FREIGHT TELEFORUM CALL 08/21/18 - Teamsters Local 71 All UPS Freight members at invited to join a teleforum call on Wednesday, August 22 at 7:00 pm (Eastern).  This call will be an update on the UPS Freight tentative agreement.

Retirement Income in the 21st Century 08/21/18 - Teamsters Local 992 August 21, 2018 | RETIREMENT SECURITY | Last week marked the 83rd anniversary of Social Security. The program has been an enormous success by any measure. It has lifted tens of millions of retirees out of poverty and provides the bulk of retirement income for most people after they stop working.

EPMPOA Sponsored "Wing Drive" Lunch 08/21/18 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association The El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association is sponsoring a "Wing Drive" lunch to benefit Region VI (Headquarters) Auto Theft Detective Andrew Fonseca and his family.  This event is to raise money to assist the family with funeral expenses related to the recent passing of his son.

Region II Director Recall Referendum Results 08/21/18 - AMFA August 21, 2018 -- The votes for the AMFA Region II Director Recall Referendum were tallied on August 21, 2018. Votes for this referendum were counted and certified by TrueBallot, Inc. and the results are as follows:

Retirement Income in the 21st Century 08/21/18 - Teamsters Local 888 August 21, 2018 | RETIREMENT SECURITY | Last week marked the 83rd anniversary of Social Security. The program has been an enormous success by any measure. It has lifted tens of millions of retirees out of poverty and provides the bulk of retirement income for most people after they stop working.

CONTRACT REJECTED 08/20/18 - IUOE 302 URGENT: NOTICE TO ALL 302 MEMBERS WORKING UNDER THE WASHINGTON MASTER LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF WASHINGTON AND I.U.O.E. LOCAL 302 The 2nd Tentative Agreement contract vote was counted today by the ballot committee and it was rejected by a majority of the membership that voted. EFFECTIVE at 6:00 a.m.

2018 AFT 1521 Conference - SAVE THE DATE Sept 14th 08/20/18 - Los Angeles College Faculty Guild - Local 1521 .

2018 - 2019 Salary Schedule 08/20/18 - Los Angeles College Faculty Guild - Local 1521 .

Location and Parking information for Training Classes Downtown 08/20/18 - IATSE Local 33 For those attending classes at The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion like the Shure Wireless class at 9 am on August 21st, venue and location information is as follows: The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is located at 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles 90012.  Enter the parking garage on Grand Ave, halfway between Temple and First.  Take a ticket upon entry and keep it with you.

Report: CEOs Earned 312 Times More Than Average Workers in 2017 08/20/18 - Teamsters local 570 August 20, 2018 | ECONOMY | The chief executives at the 350 largest companies in the United States reportedly earned 312 times more than their average employees last year, according to a new study released on Thursday.  Research carried out by the Economic Policy institute, a think tank based in Washington, showed chief executives at these companies received $18.

Report: CEOs Earned 312 Times More Than Average Workers in 2017 08/20/18 - Teamsters Local 355 August 20, 2018 | ECONOMY | The chief executives at the 350 largest companies in the United States reportedly earned 312 times more than their average employees last year, according to a new study released on Thursday.  Research carried out by the Economic Policy institute, a think tank based in Washington, showed chief executives at these companies received $18.

Report: CEOs Earned 312 Times More Than Average Workers in 2017 08/20/18 - Teamsters Local 992 August 20, 2018 | ECONOMY | The chief executives at the 350 largest companies in the United States reportedly earned 312 times more than their average employees last year, according to a new study released on Thursday.  Research carried out by the Economic Policy institute, a think tank based in Washington, showed chief executives at these companies received $18.

Fall Protection – Authorized User 08/20/18 - IATSE Local 33 The Training Committee is offering a Fall Protection – Authorized User Class. Dates/Times/Location: Wednesday, September 12, 8:30 a.m. at the Local 33 hall If you would like to reserve a spot in this class, please use the e-mail link listed below.  Do not call the office.

Advance Audio Mixing with Allen & Heath Digital Mixing Console Class 08/20/18 - IATSE Local 33 The Training Committee is offering an Advance Audio Mixing with Allen & Heath Digital Mixing Console Class. Dates/Times:  Wednesday, August 22 @ 9 a.m. or in the afternoon at 1 p.m. This class will be held at the Music Center downtown. This class is for experienced Audio Mixers If you would like to reserve a spot in this class, please use the e-mail link listed below.

Report: CEOs Earned 312 Times More Than Average Workers in 2017 08/20/18 - Teamsters Local 888 August 20, 2018 | ECONOMY | The chief executives at the 350 largest companies in the United States reportedly earned 312 times more than their average employees last year, according to a new study released on Thursday.  Research carried out by the Economic Policy institute, a think tank based in Washington, showed chief executives at these companies received $18.

UPS Edgerton Appeal Decision 08/19/18 - Teamsters Local 41 The General Executive Board heard an appeal that was filed by Local 696 regarding a decision from Joint Council 56 awarding jursidiction over a new UPS Facility in Edgerton, Kansas to Teamsters Local 41.  To read the full decision please click here.

Advanced Audio Mixing with Allen & Heath Digital Mixing Console 08/18/18 - IATSE Local 33 The Training Committee is offering an Advance Audio Mixing with Allen & Heath Digital Mixing Console, Date/Time/Location - Wednesday, August 22 @ 9 a.m. or in the afternoon at 1 p.m. Class will be held at the Music Center, downtown. Do not call the office.

Shure Wireless Microphone Class 08/18/18 - IATSE Local 33 Shure Wireless Microphone Class Date/Time: Tuesday, August 21st, 2018, @ 9 a.m. If you would like to reserve a spot in this class, please use the link listed below.  Do not call the office.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING SUNDAY, AUGUST 19 08/18/18 - Teamsters Local 179 The Teamsters Local 179 General Membership meeting will be held on Sunday, August 19 at 10:00 a.m. at the Local 179 membership hall located at 990 NE Frontage Road in Joliet. Hope to see you there.

In Case You Missed It 08/17/18 - Teamsters local 570   • The trouble with trucking.   • Trump war with Harley-Davidson has divided America’s bikers   • Union ironworker Randy Bryce wins congressional primary   • 2017: A great year for CEOs.

New Work Towards a New Labor Law 08/17/18 - Teamsters local 570 August 17, 2018 | LABOR MOVEMENT | The New York Times editorial last week celebrating the landslide victory of the ballot initiative to repeal Missouri’s right-to-work (for less) law was entitled, “The Wind at Labor’s Back.

In Case You Missed It 08/17/18 - Teamsters Local 355   • The trouble with trucking.   • Trump war with Harley-Davidson has divided America’s bikers   • Union ironworker Randy Bryce wins congressional primary   • 2017 was a great year for CEOs.

CHICAGOLAND TEAMSTERS RATIFY CONTRACTS AT FIRST STUDENT 08/17/18 - Teamsters Local 179 Teamsters Local 777 and Teamsters Local 179 Continue to Drive Up Standards Across the Private School Bus Industry (NAPERVILLE, Ill.) – Teamsters Locals 777 and 179 drivers and monitors who work for First Student ratified contracts that contain significant gains in representation, pay and benefits.

UPS Freight Teleforum Call 08/17/18 - Teamsters Local 776 The UPS Freight National Negotiating Committee will hold a conference call with all UPS Freight members to discuss the tentative agreement.

TEAMSTERS LOCAL 179 NINTH ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP PICNIC HELD SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 08/17/18 - Teamsters Local 179 The Ninth Annual Teamsters Local 179 Membership Picnic was held on Saturday, August 11 with hundreds of members and their families in attendance. "Our annual membership picnic is always a great time.

IATSE Celebrates 125th Anniversary 08/17/18 - IATSE Local 33 Brothers and Sisters, As you are no doubt aware, on Thursday, August 9, 2018, the International held a celebration of our 125th Anniversary in New York City in conjunction with the mid-summer meeting of the General Executive Board. During that event, a new video that celebrates the history of our great union and the impressive work that our members do was shown to the attendees.

In Case You Missed It 08/17/18 - Teamsters Local 992   • The trouble with trucking.   • Trump war with Harley-Davidson has divided America’s bikers   • Union ironworker Randy Bryce wins congressional primary   • 2017: A great year for CEOs.

New Work Towards a New Labor Law 08/17/18 - Teamsters Local 355 August 17, 2018 | LABOR MOVEMENT | The New York Times editorial last week celebrating the landslide victory of the ballot initiative to repeal Missouri’s right-to-work (for less) law was entitled, “The Wind at Labor’s Back.

Grievance Extension 08/17/18 - Charlotte Area Local APWU Moratorium on Grievances Agreement Due to Convention in August  The APWU and the Postal Service have agreed to a moratorium on grievances, disciplinary actions and arbitration hearings at the national, regional, state and local levels from Aug. 13 until Aug. 27 due to the 2018 APWU Biennial Convention, Industrial Relations Director Vance Zimmerman has announced.

Y.W,U. Trivia Tuesday's 08/17/18 - APWU Cleveland Area Local Attention! A.P.W.U. Members Check out Young Worker's United Trivia Tuesday's, questions answered correctly will earn your entry into a raffle! See attached flyer for more details. In Solidarity, Daleo Freeman, Pres.

Last Call for Sox Tickets 08/17/18 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 21 We just received the tickets for our first IBEW 21 Sox ticket order and will be sending them out next week.  If you haven’t ordered your tickets for the Chicago White Sox Union Day game on Sunday, September 9th you need to get your orders in ASAP but no later than Friday, August 24th. If you don’t order them soon you may not get your tickets in time.

T6 Ratifies 08/17/18 - IBEW local 2325 The IBEW System Council T-6 announces that a four year extension has been ratified by the Members of IBEW Locals 2222, 2320, 2321, 2322, 2323, 2324, and 2325.  96% voted in favor of the Agreement. The current Collective Bargaining Agreement is set to expire in August of 2019. This new agreement will now extend our contract till August 5th 2023.

New Work Towards a New Labor Law 08/17/18 - Teamsters Local 992 August 17, 2018 | LABOR MOVEMENT | The New York Times editorial last week celebrating the landslide victory of the ballot initiative to repeal Missouri’s right-to-work (for less) law was entitled, “The Wind at Labor’s Back.

What to Know About Full-Time 22.4 Jobs at UPS in Joint Council 37 08/17/18 - Teamsters Local 162 There is a great deal of misinformation about the newly negotiated full-time 22.4 combinations jobs at UPS.  All three of the tentative agreements covering our area contain language pertaining to the 22.4 jobs.  The Joint Council 37 Package and Sort Riders cover all Teamsters working at UPS in all of Oregon including Local 483 in Boise, Idaho and their surrounding areas.

New Ask-A-Rep Form 08/17/18 - IBEW Local 551 Do you have a question about the Agreement? Do you have a concern about working conditions? Use the Ask-A-Rep Form to have a Business Representative contact you

In Case You Missed It 08/17/18 - Teamsters Local 888   • The trouble with trucking.   • Trump war with Harley-Davidson has divided America’s bikers   • Union ironworker Randy Bryce wins congressional primary   • 2017: A great year for CEOs.

New Work Towards a New Labor Law 08/17/18 - Teamsters Local 888 August 17, 2018 | LABOR MOVEMENT | The New York Times editorial last week celebrating the landslide victory of the ballot initiative to repeal Missouri’s right-to-work (for less) law was entitled, “The Wind at Labor’s Back.

UPS FREIGHT TELEFORM CALL 08/17/18 - Teamsters Local 71 All UPS Freight members at invited to join a teleforum call on Wednesday, August 22 at 7:00 pm (Eastern).  This call will be an update on the UPS Freight tentative agreement.

Bargaining Briefings - August 2018 08/17/18 - AFSCME Local 2067 The Union Bargaining Team is holding the following Bargaining Briefings the week of August 20. Briefings are open to all Local 2067 members on non-work time.

United Membership Backed by Experienced Local 162 Leadership Gets Results! 08/16/18 - Teamsters Local 162 In a 12 month period Teamsters Local 162 processed and settled hundreds of grievances with a record total of over $567,000 on behalf of our members. The grievances involved supervisors working, seniority violations, payroll errors and other issues. Local 162 Business Agent Ben Vedus (far right) poses with members from the Swan Island preload and the Local 162 “big check”.

2018 UPS Contract Tentative Agreements: Review All Four Sections 08/16/18 - Teamsters Local 231 Here are the links to all four sections of the tentative agreement between UPS and the Teamsters. All Local 231 members are covered by the National Master, the Western Region Supplement, and the Joint Council 28 Rider. Part-timers are also covered by the Sort Addendum.

UPS TA Informational Flyers/Posters 08/16/18 - Teamsters Local 492 Below are New Posters you can click on to download or enlarge.