This year, our DOC bargaining committee made history. For the first time, we were able to negotiate interest arbitration rights into our DOC contract.

Are you a member of Teamsters Local 117 and the parent of a high school-aged senior in need of money for college?

Inslee showed that providing much needed pay increases for the hardworking men and women of DOC can be done, while still providing adequate funding for public education and other basic services.

It was a festive night last night at the Union hall. Santa was making his rounds, the Seahawks game was streaming in the overflow room, and a spirit of camaraderie and solidarity was in the air.

A network of European and North American unions, labor confederations, and worker organizations issued a call yesterday for transnational cooperation between workers, worker organizations, platform clients, platform operators, and regulators to ensure fair working conditions and worker participation in governance in the growing world of digital labor platforms...

International trade is a key driver of Washington State’s economy with two out of every five jobs in Washington tied to trade.

Members from across our Union packed the Teamsters hall this Saturday to participate in three different events.

The Office of Financial Management issued a statement today certifying our DOC interest arbitration award as financially feasible.

We are approaching negotiations for bargaining unit specific contracts and a Master Labor Agreement for Teamsters at King County. To prepare for bargaining, we have scheduled meetings for individual groups across the County.

Every year, families across our region flock to Spanaway Park to enjoy a dazzling display of holiday lights. People marvel at the colorful globes suspended like chandeliers from massive firs and the magnificent scenes of animated creatures, castles, and candy canes.

Let's extend a warm welcome, to Patrick Silvernale, who joined our Local 117 staff effective November 21. Pat comes to our union with many years' experience negotiating contracts and representing members in the public sector.

As a Local Union that represents over 6,000 Law Enforcement and Corrections members, we are grieving with the entire Tacoma Police Department on the tragic death of one of their officers who was killed in the line of duty last night.

We are currently in the process of developing a strategic plan to guide your union over the next three years. Your input and involvement as members is important for setting our priorities together.

As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to keep you updated with the latest union news for Teamsters at King County.