The new issue of Teamster Talk, your Union newsletter is now available!  Check out stories about a win at Fred Meyer, our Local's community volunteer work, an interest arbitration award...Read More

DOC BARGAINING COMMITTEE - JOINT STATEMENT Since the start of negotiations for the 2015-2017 contract, there has been a rollercoaster of emotional responses toward the intent of the bargaining team...Read More

Brothers and Sisters: Last summer, we conducted focus groups for dozens of members of Teamsters Local 117.  We wanted to hear from you about how to build a stronger Union...Read More

Congratulations, Cody!  Cody Harris, a 20-year Teamster who works at the Fred Meyer distribution center in Puyallup, was awarded a Local 117 Solidarity Scholarship for continuing education at our September...Read More

The State Auditor’s Office has launched a full-blown performance audit of the DOC that will take an independent, rigorous look at all aspects of the Department’s operations.  View an overview...Read More

In the last few days, DOC employees have engaged in a debate about the recent interest arbitration award.  The debate and the award itself have raised a number of questions...Read More

  After three months at the bargaining table and five weeks working without a contract, Teamsters Local 117 warehouse workers, employed at the Fred Meyer distribution center in Puyallup, have...Read More

On Saturday night, Teamster members and their families packed their Union hall for a Casino Night fundraiser to help fight cancer.   The proceeds from the event will go to...Read More

Late this afternoon Arbitrator Howell Lankford issued his interest arbitration decision for Teamsters at the Department of Corrections.  We are still in the process of analyzing the award, but here...Read More

It is that time of year for our Annual Blood Drive event!  This year it will be held on Saturday, November 15 here at the Union hall in Tukwila (14675 Interurban...Read More