Honoring a devoted public servant
In May, I accompanied a member from the Steilacoom Police Department to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington D.C. for the National Police Week ceremonies. I’ve made this trip several times to pay respect to those who have died in the line of duty.
Darigold Teamsters to Vote on Fully-Recommended Proposal on Saturday
Teamsters Local 117 has achieved a fully-recommended tentative agreement with Darigold over a contract involving 220 dairy workers and lab technicians employed at the company’s processing plants in Seattle and Issaquah.
We Just Won Critical Time in DOC Privacy Case
DOC Bargaining Turns to Economics; State Silent on Key Issues
With DOC negotiations now shifting to economics, the State needs to recognize the incredible service that correctional employees provide to protect the public. Right now, that isn’t happening.
From the American Prospect: Teamsters Take on Uber
Teamsters at Darigold Vote 159-1 to Strike
Darigold production workers and lab technicians at the company’s Seattle and Issaquah milk processing plants voted overwhelmingly to strike on Saturday. Voting took place at three meetings throughout the day at the Teamsters Union Hall in Tukwila.
Teamster Dairy Workers to Take Final Strike Vote on Saturday
Teamster dairy workers and lab technicians who work at the Darigold processing plants in Seattle and Issaquah and at the Darigold lab in Tukwila will take a final strike vote at meetings throughout the day on Saturday, July 9.
4.3% increase effective today for DOC
I want to share some good news. Effective today, July 1, 2016 all Teamsters who work at the DOC will receive a 4.3% increase.
Strike Threat Grows at Darigold's Milk Processing Plants
Darigold production workers and lab technicians at the company’s Seattle and Issaquah milk processing plants left federal mediation today on the brink of a labor dispute.
Meet Carl Beatty, Local 117 Delegate to the IBT Convention
Carl Beatty is a correctional officer at the Monroe Correctional Complex. He is also a Shop Steward and representative on the Steward Advisory Counsel (SAC).
Meet Cheryl Miller, Local 117 Delegate to the IBT Convention
Cheryl Miller is a classification counselor at Airway Heights Correction Center. She has been a Teamster for 11 years.
Meet Erik Olsen, Local 117 Delegate to the IBT Convention
I’m a warehouseman at Lineage Logistics in Algona. We ship, pick, receive. Our product ranges from turkeys to fish to bread. A whole variety of commodities.
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