Hot dogs sizzled on the grill as DOC members grabbed a bite to eat and discussed an upcoming contract vote and the need to stay strong given a recent Supreme Court ruling that threatens our union.

Our DOC negotiations team worked late into the night on Friday and early into Saturday morning after a long week in mediation with the State in an effort to resolve the elements of our 2019-2021 collective bargaining agreement that we were unable to reach agreement on

Our DOC negotiations team worked late into the night on Friday and early into Saturday morning after a long week in mediation in an effort to reach an agreement with the State over our 2019-2021 collective bargaining agreement.

If you have not already voted yet in the primary election – which is Tuesday, August 7 – please do so!  There are some really important races on the ballot in 2018 and we’re all Teamsters – which means we vote!

“We work every day. We place ourselves at risk of injury and death just to feed our families. For the State not to acknowledge that is offensive.” - Kathe Jackson

Sysco is proposing eliminating restrictions on the amount of overtime and access to vacation, but the bargaining team is not prepared to make any concessions.

Vicky Moore gives an update on Total Comp negotiations with King County. Paid leave, short and long term disability and retirement healthcare are on the table.

General Teamsters Retirees Club is holding 2018 Annual Golf Tournament and GTRC Scholarship Fund Raiser on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Foster Golf Links. Register by August 6th for a day of fun and golf!

In a resounding victory for taxi and flat-rate drivers, Port of Seattle Commission voted to approve an agreement to officially end taxi contractor Eastside for Hire’s “Pay-to-Work” fleet reduction plan, and provide stability for the remainder of Eastside’s contract with the Port.

This week DOC negotiations shifted to economics as your Union presented its robust and aggressive economic proposal demanding the State recognize the incredible service that correctional employees provide to protect the public.

Read how DOC bargaining team is fighting to protect workers and moving forward with strength, unity and resolve in negotiations with the State. We will not let the Janus decision divide us because only we decide how strong our union will be.

Read amazing stories of unity and power in face of Janus attack in our summer edition of Teamster Talk.

In modern America, longer work hours, less vacation and less pay for higher productivity bringing host of stress related illnesses is a daily reality. It is the union that brings democracy back to the workplace and gives some of the control back to the workers.

Our own Taylor House is making a transition to representation bringing her administrative skills and experience volunteering in the Teamsters community.