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.
E-Board Meeting - August 2018
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, contact Jennifer Shaw at 206-441-4860.
Teamsters Local 117 Car Show - 2018
Join us on Saturday, August 25th, for our Teamsters Local 117 Car Show!
There will be prizes, a 50/50 raffle, a beer garden, and a DJ. For food, we'll have hamburgers, hot dogs and street tacos. Little ones will have fun with a bouncy house, face painting and balloon twisting. Bring your family and don't miss out on the fun!
If you plan to enter a vehicle in the show, entry fee is $20 (day of the event) and $15 (pre-registration). If you are not entering a vehicle, there is no cost for this event. General public is welcome!
Cars roll in at 10:00am, and the show begins at 10:30am. The event will take place at the Teamsters Union in Tukwila (14675 Interurban Ave. S.). Reach out to your union representative for a form to enter your car or print it out here.
E-Board Meeting - September 2018
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, contact Jennifer Shaw at 206-441-4860.
General Membership Meeting - September 20, 2018
Join us for our 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 - October 2018
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, contact Jennifer Shaw at 206-441-4860.
E-Board Meeting - November 2018
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, contact Jennifer Shaw at 206-441-4860.
Teamsters 117 Blood Drive 2018
For over 20 years, members of Teamsters Local 117 have been donating blood as a part of our annual blood drive. By giving blood, we've helped save lives!
This year the Blood Drive will be held on Saturday, November 17 at the Union hall in Tukwila from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. ALL DONORS will receive a $25 Safeway gift card.
If you don’t live in the area, you can still participate!
Any donations made between November 8 and November 22 will be rewarded with a $25 Safeway gift card as well (just mail in the proof of donation to the Union Hall).
Come give the gift of life!
E-Board Meeting - December 2018
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, contact Jennifer Shaw at 206-441-4860.
Holiday Membership Meeting - December 20, 2018
On December 20, hundreds of Local 117 members will gather at the union hall in Tukwila for solidarity and our annual raffle drawing.
Dozens of prizes are awarded each year, including electronics, power tools, bottles of wine, gift cards, televisions sets, and best of all, NUTS! All of the gifts are purchased from companies with whom Local 117 has a bargaining relationship.
If you work graveyard and are unable to attend the meeting, be sure to stop by the hall during the day on Thursday for some cookies and holiday cheer and to put your name in for the raffle.
All members are welcome!