ORGANIZING = UNION POWER

Organizing is the lifeblood of the labor movement. When we are growing as a union, we have more leverage at the bargaining table and can negotiate stronger contracts that raise standards across industries.

At Teamsters 117, our membership is growing. We recently crossed the threshold of 19,000 members. Our membership has increased in size by 9% over the last three years.

During that time, we've brought in hundreds of new members at the Department of Corrections and nearly 500 members from King County and other public safety groups. We've organized in the private sector as well, with new members at MV Transportation, Mill Rock Packaging, Mt. View Funeral Home, and Alesig.

Two weeks ago, a group of techs and field chemists at Clean Harbors marched on the boss to demand union recognition. We're hoping to welcome them as new members of Teamsters 117 in the next few weeks.

New Teamsters at Mt. View Cemetery.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING THIS THURS.

Join us at our next General Membership Meeting this Thursday, October 15 at 7 p.m. at the Union Hall in Tukwila to hear more about our organizing efforts and the brave workers who are demanding better conditions and respect.

We serve dinner before the meeting starting at 6 p.m. If you can't make it in person, we have a Zoom option as well. Click on the link below to learn more:

General Membership Meeting - Learn More!

UNION WELCOME MEETINGS ON OCT. 15 

If you're new to Teamsters Local 117, I encourage you to join us for one of our Union Welcome Meetings, which will be taking place throughout the day on October 15. You can meet other new Teamsters and learn how our union represents and builds powers with all kinds of workers. If you're attending over Zoom, please use the links below to register in advance of the meeting.

UPCOMING TEAMSTERS 117 EVENTS 

  • Teamsters Trunk-R-Treat: 🎃 Bring your little ones to the Union Hall in Tukwila between 3-5pm on Saturday, October 31 for an afternoon of food, fun, prizes, and lots of treats! 
  • Lotería Night: 🐓 We'll be gathering on Sunday, November 1 @3pm at the Union Hall in Tukwila for an afternoon of laughter, delicious food, and union solidarity as we play Lotería (Mexican bingo). You can sign up for this event here.