King County Contract Survey - Small Table Bargaining
We are approaching negotiations for bargaining unit specific contracts and a Master Labor Agreement for Teamsters at King County. To prepare for bargaining, we've created a contract survey so that you can provide feedback.
VIDEO: The path to interest arbitration - watch here!
This year, our DOC bargaining committee made history. For the first time, we were able to negotiate interest arbitration rights into our DOC contract.
Kid need $ for college? Apply for the Hoffa Scholarship!
Are you a member of Teamsters Local 117 and the parent of a high school-aged senior in need of money for college?
Governor Includes DOC Funding in Budget
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.
Santa, Seahawks, & Solidarity at our Holiday Meeting - Photos HERE!
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.
Teamsters 117 joins international effort to ensure fair working conditions in the gig economy
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...
Fred Meyer member writes about his trip to D.C. to fight for fair trade
International trade is a key driver of Washington State’s economy with two out of every five jobs in Washington tied to trade.
A Packed Hall on Saturday with Members Planning for the Future
Members from across our Union packed the Teamsters hall this Saturday to participate in three different events.
DOC interest arbitration award deemed financially feasible
The Office of Financial Management issued a statement today certifying our DOC interest arbitration award as financially feasible.
King County Contract Meetings - Small Table Bargaining
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.
Pierce Co. Members Bring the Joy of Fantasy Lights to our Community
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.
Life Insurance benefit for DOC
Welcome, Pat Silvernale, to Local 117!
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.
Mourning the tragic death of a Tacoma Police Officer
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.
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