Local 117 hosts events throughout the year designed to promote union solidarity, workers' rights, and community action. For years, Local 117 has organized steward trainings, educational seminars, and an annual blood drive. You can access the DOC CALENDAR here.
General Membership Meeting - March 21, 2019
Join us for our Teamsters 117 General Membership Meeting to find out what's happening at Teamsters 117 and in the broader labor community.
We serve dinner before the meeting starting at 5:30 P.M. All members are invited to attend.
There is also an orientation meeting for new members prior to the membership meeting starting at 12 P.M. and 6 P.M.
E-Board Meeting - April 2019
Our Local 117 Executive Board meets on a monthly basis to review Local Union finances and to discuss the direction of the organization.
If you would like more information about the work of our E-Board, please contact Jennifer Shaw at 206-441-4860.
New Shop Steward Training
This is a training designed for newly-elected Shop Stewards. We will be covering contract enforcement, grievance handling, political action, organizing, and member mobilization, among other topics.
New Shop Stewards should receive an invitation to this training. If you have questions, please talk to your Union Representative.
E-Board Meeting - May 2019
Our Local 117 Executive Board meets on a monthly basis to review Local Union finances and to discuss the direction of the organization.
If you would like more information about the work of our E-Board, please contact Jennifer Shaw at 206-441-4860.
Womxn's Conference - Rising Together
This short, energetic conference will feature presentations, open discussion, and group participatory workshops for members of 117 and their friends and family. Lunch will be provided, a fundraiser art-show, kid’s activities and much more! Join us for She/Us/We – Rising Together!
E-Board Meeting - June 2019
Our Local 117 Executive Board meets on a monthly basis to review Local Union finances and to discuss the direction of the organization.
If you would like more information about the work of our E-Board, please contact Jennifer Shaw at 206-441-4860.
General Membership Meeting - June 20, 2019
Join us for our Teamsters 117 General Membership Meeting to find out what's happening at Teamsters 117 and in the broader labor community.
We serve dinner before the meeting starting at 5:30 P.M. All members are invited to attend.
There is also an orientation meeting for new members prior to the membership meeting starting at 12 P.M. and 6 P.M.
E-Board Meeting - July 2019
Our Local 117 Executive Board meets on a monthly basis to review Local Union finances and to discuss the direction of the organization.
If you would like more information about the work of our E-Board, please contact Jennifer Shaw at 206-441-4860.
E-Board Meeting - August 2019
Our Local 117 Executive Board meets on a monthly basis to review Local Union finances and to discuss the direction of the organization.
If you would like more information about the work of our E-Board, please contact Jennifer Shaw at 206-441-4860.
New Shop Steward Training
This is a training designed for newly-elected Shop Stewards. We will be covering contract enforcement, grievance handling, political action, organizing, and member mobilization, among other topics.
New Shop Stewards should receive an invitation to this training. If you have questions, please talk to your Union Representative.