Why would anyone want to be a Correctional Employee?  I’ve asked myself this question repeatedly over the past twenty years, unfortunately it only leads me to more questions.  This career...Read More

Yesterday, over 50 Teamsters traveled to Olympia to meet with their legislators about issues that impact working families. The event - our second Lobby Day of the 2015 legislative session...Read More

Members of Teamsters Local 117 joined hundreds of union members and their supporters on the steps of the State Capitol in Olympia on Friday to rally for statewide paid sick...Read More

It’s amazing what we can achieve when we stand together. Recently, six members of Teamsters 117 who work in the parking industry were reinstated after being wrongfully terminated by their...Read More

Often when Union members evaluate the value of their Teamsters' contract, they give heavy consideration to the economic package guaranteed in the agreement. Granted the economics are a very important...Read More

Let's welcome Ryan Jarman, a new Business Representative at Teamsters 117!  Ryan brings a wealth of life experiences to his position at your Local Union. He became a Teamster in...Read More

We have some breaking news to share regarding the proposed Sysco US Foods merger.   The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rejected the merger today, ruling that the proposal would violate...Read More

Local 117 Secretary-Treasurer Tracey A. Thompson has published a guest editorial piece in the Olympian newspaper that makes the case for wage increases for our state's correctional employees.  You can...Read More

I am excited to give this report to King County employees for two reasons. First, your JLMIC health benefits are great benefits.  The Gold plan is an 85% coverage plan,...Read More

After a long struggle, Teamsters at Americold unanimously ratified a first-time contract on Saturday!   The contract contains family wages, retirement security, and strong health and welfare benefits for the...Read More