It’s was an exciting day for DOC Teamsters, as we headed into federal court to argue a case before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.  The case involves certain positions...Read More

Bad guys, beware! Two Tacoma Teamsters are being hailed by police for their role in apprehending two suspected burglars. The brothers who work at the Fred Meyer distribution center in...Read More

This year’s holiday membership meeting on December 18 will be more important than ever!  Why?  Because of this year’s Toy Drive!   We are asking every member to please bring...Read More

Negotiations with Aramark kicked off yesterday at the Teamsters hall in Tukwila.  Your Union team presented the company with a complete proposal, and we are expecting an initial response today. ...Read More

This just in: Workers at Industrial Container Services (ICS) have voted to join Teamsters Local 117!  The vote took place this afternoon at the company's facility in Seattle.   The...Read More

Our holiday membership meetings for Teamsters at the DOC are well underway.  To date, meetings have been held at CBCC, OCC, and LCC on the west side.   This week,...Read More

The Western Washington Taxi Cab Operator’s Association (WWTCOA) is seeking monetary damages for unlawful actions committed by two insurance brokers. The complaint, filed in King County Superior Court on Monday, alleges...Read More

Local 117 members spoke out last night at a public hearing at Tacoma City Hall in support of a fair paid sick day’s measure for workers in Tacoma.  Teamsters in...Read More

Congratulations! to our new members at Mutual Materials who voted unanimously on Friday to join our Local Union. The final vote tally was 28-0! Let's welcome our new Sisters and...Read More

On January 27, 2015, we will be holding our Department of Corrections Lobby Day in Olympia, where we will talk face to face with our legislators who will decide whether to fund...Read More