Sep 13, 2017

Teamster drivers lend a hand to the hurricane relief effort

When disaster strikes, Teamsters roll in to help out. That’s what three members at Republic Services did when their boss asked for volunteers to help clean up in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey that devastated south Texas earlier this month.

Sep 08, 2017

King County MLA bargaining down to the wire

King County Master Labor Agreement (MLA) bargaining is getting down to the wire. The county is interested in ushering any tentative agreement reached with the coalition through the county’s contract transmittal process by December 28.

Aug 31, 2017

Solidarity day at Wild Waves - reduced entry for Local 117 families!

Looking for fun way to escape the late summer heat? Our sisters & brothers at the IAM Machinists 751 have graciously offered Teamsters Local 117 members and their families the opportunity to partake in a union solidarity event at the Wild Waves theme park in Federal Way.

Aug 24, 2017

Taxi Drivers at SeaTac Airport Strike for a Second Day

Loud voices of taxi drivers resonated across the parking garage at SeaTac Airport. East Side for Hire management stared in bitter frustration at drivers who exercised their right to collectively voice their issues with their dispatch company and the Port of Seattle who contracts with Eastside by suspending work for an hour. It was their second day demonstrating against inhumane working conditions and unjust retaliation by the company.

Aug 16, 2017

Port Commissioners cut short driver testimony

Port of Seattle commissioners spent the better part of their 2.5 hour special meeting today discussing a range of issues, including airport expansion and biofuel production, but when it came to taking public comment from drivers who are being exploited at the Port’s expense, they cut matters short.