In September, Teamsters Local 117 sent twelve members and staff to Chicago for the 2014 Teamsters Women’s Conference.  Through speakers and workshops, the conference “showcased the impact unions have on...Read More

If you live in the City of Tacoma, we have good news! Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland has announced she will introduce a paid sick leave bill this Tuesday. What’s not good...Read More

It’s was an exciting day for DOC Teamsters, as we headed into federal court to argue a case before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.  The case involves certain positions...Read More

I wanted to share with you some good news for Teamsters at the DOC regarding your 2015-2017 collective bargaining agreement.  The Office of Financial Management (OFM) has declared our interest...Read More

Bad guys, beware! Two Tacoma Teamsters are being hailed by police for their role in apprehending two suspected burglars. The brothers who work at the Fred Meyer distribution center in...Read More

The following email was sent yesterday on behalf of Patti Cole-Tindall, King County Director of Labor Relations, to the King County Coalition of Unions in regards to the lump sum...Read More

This year’s holiday membership meeting on December 18 will be more important than ever!  Why?  Because of this year’s Toy Drive!   We are asking every member to please bring...Read More

Negotiations with Aramark kicked off yesterday at the Teamsters hall in Tukwila.  Your Union team presented the company with a complete proposal, and we are expecting an initial response today. ...Read More

This just in: Workers at Industrial Container Services (ICS) have voted to join Teamsters Local 117!  The vote took place this afternoon at the company's facility in Seattle.   The...Read More

Our holiday membership meetings for Teamsters at the DOC are well underway.  To date, meetings have been held at CBCC, OCC, and LCC on the west side.   This week,...Read More