It is that time of year for our Annual Blood Drive event!  This year it will be held on Saturday, November 15 here at the Union hall in Tukwila from 8...Read More

Recently, one of our Teamsters 117 brothers was diagnosed with a rare incurable form of lymphoma.  For all of you who are unaware of this situation, his name is Gabe...Read More

With the election just one day away, it's time to start looking ahead to the upcoming legislative session in Olympia.  With the anticipated makeup of the legislature, it is likely...Read More

Working families suffered some disappointing outcomes last night with the loss of majorities in both the Washington State and the US Senate.  Voter apathy in Washington (we aren’t likely to...Read More

If you have Health and Welfare coverage through the Washington Teamsters (Washington Teamsters Welfare Trust), you can save between $200 to $600 off of your 2015 medical expenses.  To do...Read More

  Yesterday these workers learned that their employer is using underhanded tactics in an effort to delay their Union election.  Their reaction?   "We're not backing down!" Read more about...Read More

I wanted to share with you some of the exciting communications work Local 117 members have been up to as a part of our effort to feature more voices on...Read More

The government shutdown of 2013 impacted many of our Teamsters Brothers and Sisters in various ways. For those public sector workers at Workforce Central in Tacoma, it came in the...Read More

What do hundreds of local workers in the parking, warehouse, public sector and cold storage industries have in common?  They are all on the verge of winning their first Union...Read More

The new issue of Teamster Talk, your Union newsletter is now available!  Check out stories about a win at Fred Meyer, our Local's community volunteer work, an interest arbitration award...Read More