Recently, one of our Teamsters 117 brothers was diagnosed with a rare incurable form of lymphoma.  For all of you who are unaware of this situation, his name is Gabe...Read More

With the election just one day away, it's time to start looking ahead to the upcoming legislative session in Olympia.  With the anticipated makeup of the legislature, it is likely...Read More

Working families suffered some disappointing outcomes last night with the loss of majorities in both the Washington State and the US Senate.  Voter apathy in Washington (we aren’t likely to...Read More

Good news from the South Sound!  Members of Teamsters Local 117 at the City of Tacoma, along with the membership of the other Unions represented by Tacoma Joint Labor, have...Read More

Interested in the overall health of your Teamsters pension plan?  The Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust will be holding a Live Webcast on Thursday, November 13, 2014 from 10-11...Read More

If you have Health and Welfare coverage through the Washington Teamsters (Washington Teamsters Welfare Trust), you can save between $200 to $600 off of your 2015 medical expenses.  To do...Read More

CorrectionsOne has a good article on how correctional employees can recognize and get help for co-workers suffering from PTSD before tragic consequences such as suicide occur.   The site publishes...Read More

ELECTION 2014 - VIEW ENDORSEMENTS HERE! Teamster members have a lot at stake in this election.   The candidates we vote into office will determine whether or not we are...Read More

For a sample of the representational work on behalf of Teamsters at the DOC for the month of October, check out the DOC facility news section of the website. Eastside Report -...Read More

  Yesterday these workers learned that their employer is using underhanded tactics in an effort to delay their Union election.  Their reaction?   "We're not backing down!" Read more about...Read More