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Nov 03, 2017

We're hiring! Open position for DOC union representative

We are currently recruiting for a Union Representative position for the Department of Corrections.

Oct 30, 2017

Our union team meets with State to bargain over Advanced Corrections Program

Our union’s bargaining with the DOC does not stop after the completion of contract negotiations. Throughout the year, we bargain with the State over a number of issues impacting your work.

Oct 30, 2017

Teamsters Medical Participants - Save on your 2018 Expenses!

If you are covered by a Teamsters medical plan through the Washington Teamsters Welfare Trust, you can save on your 2018 medical expenses by taking your confidential Health Assessment.

Oct 26, 2017

BE SURE TO VOTE! See our member-driven endorsements for the 2017 election

Teamsters 117 represents approximately 3,500 members who work for local public sector jurisdictions in King and Pierce Counties (in addition to 6,000 state employees who work for the state Dept. of Corrections).

Oct 26, 2017

Final Vote at Fred Meyer: Teamsters Say “Yes” to a Better Deal

For a third and final time, Teamsters at Fred Meyer voted resoundingly in favor of the fully recommended contract last weekend.

Oct 25, 2017

DOC holiday membership meetings start in Nov. Full schedule here!

Join us for our 2017 Holiday Membership Meetings for Teamsters at DOC.

Oct 24, 2017

Teamster power and unity at Auto Warehousing lead to the best contract in years

It’s a new day for Teamsters at Auto Warehousing. After a long contract fight, members voted to ratify what is clearly their best contract in years.

Oct 13, 2017

100% yes! Total solidarity in contract vote at Wanke Cascade

A small group of Teamsters who work at Wanke Cascade in Tukwila are all on the same page. The group voted unanimously last month to ratify a new 3-year contract.

Oct 13, 2017

Jessica Olivas: Our New Rep with Skills as an Organizer

Please welcome our new addition to the team, Jessica Olivas!

Oct 12, 2017

Our Political Advisory Committee

Holding politicians accountable through our member-driven endorsement process.

Oct 12, 2017

Tune in today at 2PM! Learn how a court case threatens the freedom of public sector union members

Teamsters across the country have a special opportunity today to learn more about a Supreme Court case that presents a grave threat to the freedom of members working in the public sector.

Oct 05, 2017

Coalition achieves fully-recommended agreement with King County over Master Labor Agreement

We have some exciting news! Today, after nine months of challenging negotiations, our King County Coalition of Unions reached a fully-recommend tentative agreement with the County over a Master Labor Agreement (MLA).

Oct 03, 2017

Borsum brings organizing skills to union rep position

James Borsum got an early start as a Teamster, when he went to work at Sysco, in the food service industry, at the ripe old age of 18.

Oct 03, 2017

Leaf Through the Fall Issue of Teamster Talk

The latest quarterly issue of Teamster Talk is here. Don't miss stories of organizing, contract wins and community engagement.

Oct 02, 2017

Port fining taxis $100 for speaking out about deplorable conditions at Airport

The Port of Seattle has stooped to a new low. The Port has issued $100 citations to taxi drivers who participated in peaceful demonstrations last month over the disgusting state of Port bathrooms for drivers, among other issues.

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