In modern America, longer work hours, less vacation and less pay for higher productivity bringing host of stress related illnesses is a daily reality. It is the union that brings democracy back to the workplace and gives some of the control back to the workers.

It is a futile exercise to misinform a librarian. Tacoma Public Library Teamsters stand united in face of Janus.

Today the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling in a case, Janus v AFSCME, which threatens our ability as union members to stand together for strong contracts and strong communities.

No court can take away our ability to stand together for fair pay, better benefits, and safe working conditions. The court may decide against us in the Janus case, but as Teamsters, we decide how strong our union will be.

"We refuse to be divided." 100% of credential specialists at the SeaTac Airport have committed to their union regardless of Supreme Court decision on Janus.

Get caught up on what's happening in total comp negotiations with King County! Two Shop Stewards on the bargaining committee - Brian Pinney and Lisa Huntley - provide a short video update from the last bargaining session below. 

This month we honor our remarkable Teamster Sisters and all of the women friends, co-workers, and extended family members in our lives.

It was a good day at the Oscars for Teamsters 117! Our union was recognized with three “Labor Oscar” awards, including Best Principal Officer, John Scearcy, at the Martin Luther King Central Labor Council’s 130 gala anniversary celebration.

Your union bargaining committee worked overtime last year to achieve a first-ever Master Labor Agreement with the County.

Today the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in a case (Janus v AFSCME) that is attacking our ability as union members to stand together and negotiate strong contracts.