Brothers and Sisters: When the magnitude of the Oso mudslide tragedy became apparent, a group of Washington State correctional officers, of their own volition, answered the call for volunteers to...Read More

If turnout at this week’s Political Action Committee (PAC) meetings in eastern Washington is any indication, our political program is alive and well. Over 60 Local 117 members, who work...Read More

Let's give a warm Teamsters welcome to our new DOC Business Representative, Shannon Reeder.  Shannon joins the DOC team with 7 years of experience as a Correctional Officer at the...Read More

Workers at two ATZ-owned parking lots (Doug Fox and Shuttle Park2) that serve Sea-Tac Airport have voted to join Teamsters Local 117.  The 40 workers came together seeking job security,...Read More

When tragedy strikes, a community finds strength in standing together. First responders rush to the scene, while neighbors, family, and co-workers step in to lend a helping hand. The Oso...Read More

Low-wage workers and their supporters will surround City Hall in Seattle today to demand that the City Council take action to raise the minimum wage to $15/hr.  A higher minimum...Read More

The DOC bargaining committee met in Tukwila yesterday to finalize preparations for negotiations over your 2015-2017 collective bargaining agreement.  Members of the team engaged in the final review process of...Read More

Effective immediately, members at the Washington State Penitentiary (WSP) will have two new Business Representatives.   Eydie Dean will cover WSP members whose physical work location is in the East...Read More

Your Union is about bringing people together and creating a strong unified voice for working families.  Teamsters 117 is also committed to building stronger communities.  In that spirit, a group...Read More

You can help feed hungry kids in Pierce County by bringing a peanut butter donation to your Union Hall or giving it to your Business Rep! The backpack program is...Read More