The new issue of Teamster Talk, our newsletter for members of Local 117, is now available! In this issue, you'll find stories on: our contract wins at UNFI and Republic;...Read More

Here are the Teamsters 117 political endorsements for the 2017 August 1st Primary Election. For more information regarding the endorsement process or to get involved in election activities, contact Local...Read More

It was a celebratory moment. Rank-and-file member leaders on the Safeway bargaining committee lined up at the front of our union hall while their co-workers greeted and thanked them for a job well done.

B‌y standing ‌together ‌in our union, we’ve accomplished some major successes at the DOC.

911 Dispatchers Attend National Police Week after one of them, Jen Abruzzo, wins Telecommunicator of the Year Award.

Last night at the Tukwila Hall we reach a fully-recommended offer for over 300 members working under the Safeway Grocery agreement.

   Pedro Olguin is the Organizing Coordinator with Teamsters Local 117 who has dedicated his entire adult life advocating for workers. He advocates for the community, labor and working families....Read More

An Oxford Internet Institute publication includes an article on Uber Drivers’ struggle in the Gig Economy by Dawn Gearhart

John Scearcy speaking on the signing of Paid Medical and Family Leave bill on the steps of capitol building in Olympia during pre-signing ceremony.

We’ve started this summer with a bang. On one weekend in June, members voted overwhelmingly to ratify two contracts – at United Natural Foods, Inc. and Republic Services - with historic improvements.