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.
Teamsters at the City of Kent are fed up and speaking out. In bargaining, the City promised to restore some of the sacrifices that employees made during the recession starting back in 2008.
This past summer, the challenges of working in a public building came to a head.
After the infamous 2000 election, Deb Dahlin made it her mission to help more people vote.
The new issue of our Guardian newsletter is now available! The Guardian focuses on news and information for our members who work at the Department of Corrections.
REGISTER HERE for our 2017 DOC Lobby Day on February 13-14 in Olympia. This is our opportunity to talk directly with legislators about critical issues facing DOC Teamsters:
Arbitrator Anthony Vivenzio has certified our internal union election results for Teamsters Local 117.
By John Scearcy, This week, you granted me the honor of continuing to serve as your Secretary-Treasurer for the next three years. And for that, I am humbled, and grateful.
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