The James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2015-2016 academic year.  The deadline for submissions is March, 31, 2015.   Scholarships are available for High School seniors...Read More

There were no strikes at Local 117 in 2014, no burn barrels glowing at 2 A.M., no members standing their ground as massive trucks tried to nudge their way through...Read More

Our Holiday Membership Meeting was a hit again this year, with hundreds of members packing the Union hall.   We spent the first half hour or so sharing the year's...Read More

Do you have medical coverage with the Washington Teamsters Welfare Trust?  If so, it's time to re-enroll!  All Local 117 members covered by WTWT plans must complete their annual 2015...Read More

On November 22, 2014, Western Washington Taxi Cab Operators Association (WWTCOA) held its annual membership meeting. There was much excitement about electing the 2015 Leadership Council and lively discussion around...Read More

Please take a few minutes to watch this powerful video of Teamster correctional workers talking about the challenging nature of their job. Share the video with your friends so that...Read More

When workers get shorted on their wages, it may not necessarily be intentional on the part of the employer; sometimes an employer simply misinterprets the language in the collective bargaining...Read More

The Washington Teamsters Welfare Trust (WTWT) has a new home online.   For information about your WTWT benefits, wellness program, in-network doctors and dentists, and other resources, visit the WTWT...Read More

  On Tuesday, December 16, the Tacoma City Council will be taking action on the Mayor’s Paid Sick and Safe leave proposal. This is good news for Tacoma workers -...Read More

Please e-mail your Representative and Senators today and ask that they vote NO on the omnibus spending bill. Last night, Congress released the text of an omnibus spending bill to fund the...Read More