What does a Local 117 Teamster look like? We look like hard working, strong, essential members of our communities. Like James Borum, a truck driver for Sysco, who raised money to help a co-worker...Read More

At our annual Shop Steward Seminar this weekend, we launched a new campaign to build and instill greater pride in our great Union.   It's called What a Teamster Looks...Read More

Teamster 117 Shop Stewards from across our Union met on Saturday at the Washington State Convention Center to build power and strategize for the coming year. "Our Shop Stewards are...Read More

Dozens of Uber drivers and drivers from other transportation network companies (TNCs) traveled to Olympia today to express their concerns about proposed policies that would limit their voice at work....Read More

It was a good day in Olympia yesterday as the state House of Representatives passed two bills that would lift working families and build a stronger middle class.   HB...Read More

Are you a member of Teamsters 117 and the parent of a student in need of money for college? Teamsters Local 117 is now accepting applications for the 2015 Jeff...Read More

It's been a busy legislative session in Olympia and Teamsters 117 has been in the thick of it, advocating for public policies that are good for workers, good for families,...Read More

People who work hard and play by the rules should be able to support their families. This basic principle is the cornerstone of the American Dream that created the middle...Read More

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