Teamsters who have partnered with members of the App-Based Drivers' Association have been in the news recently talking about the impact that the so-called "Gig Economy" is having on workers....Read More

The delegates to this year's Washington State Labor Council convention in SeaTac unanimously passed a resolution on Saturday opposing the privatization of the prison industry in our state.  Local 117 Shop Steward,...Read More

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

Our very own Tracey Thompson was recognized with the Mother Jones award at the Washington State Labor Council convention this weekend.

New Local 117 Teamsters at Mutual Materials Ratify First Contract!

Did you know that every time you sip a coffee or munch on a sandwich at Starbucks that the product was delivered by members of Teamsters 117? Teamsters 117 represents...Read More

We have been told that there are problems with the salary schedules on the State’s Department of Personnel website. If you have any questions related to the change in your...Read More

After 7 years of working at the IKEA store in Kent, WA, Mary Eide transferred to the distribution center in Spanaway during the midst of their organizing campaign to join Teamsters Local 117.

Dawn Gearhart recognized for outstanding leadership at WSLC convention.

At issue in the arbitration held on Monday, July 20 is whether State employees that are part of the Union “super coalition” that bargains health care benefits collectively for all...Read More