ST's Message: Stronger after Janus

by John Scearcy
on June 27, 2019 1 min read

More people across the country understand the value of standing together with their co-workers to improve their quality of life and build strong, vibrant communities.
Teamster bus drivers at the Port of Seattle are banding together

by Paul Zilly
on August 27, 2018 2 min read

You’ll see them on the wrists of bus drivers circling around Sea-Tac Airport – white bands bearing a message of unity and strength.
Teamster leadership academy participant organizes BBQ for fellow members

by Paul Zilly
on August 01, 2018 2 min read

Hot dogs sizzled on the grill as DOC members grabbed a bite to eat and discussed an upcoming contract vote and the need to stay strong given a recent Supreme Court ruling that threatens our union.
Teamster Talk of the Summer: We Decide Our Union Strength

by Yulia Issa
on July 13, 2018 < 1 min read

Read amazing stories of unity and power in face of Janus attack in our summer edition of Teamster Talk.
Strong Unions Undo Workplace Stress by Redistributing the Power of Decision Making

by Yulia Issa
on July 09, 2018 2 min read

In modern America, longer work hours, less vacation and less pay for higher productivity bringing host of stress related illnesses is a daily reality. It is the union that brings democracy back to the workplace and gives some of the control back to the workers.
Tacoma Public Library Teamsters – A Lighthouse of Union Solidarity

by Yulia Issa
on June 29, 2018 2 min read

It is a futile exercise to misinform a librarian. Tacoma Public Library Teamsters stand united in face of Janus.
Staying strong in the face of Janus ruling. We decide how strong our union will be!

by John Scearcy
on June 27, 2018 2 min read

Today the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling in a case, Janus v AFSCME, which threatens our ability as union members to stand together for strong contracts and strong communities.
By standing together as Teamsters, we are stronger

by Paul Zilly
on June 25, 2018 < 1 min read

No court can take away our ability to stand together for fair pay, better benefits, and safe working conditions. The court may decide against us in the Janus case, but as Teamsters, we decide how strong our union will be.
Teamsters at SeaTac Defang the Threat of Expected Anti-Union Ruling in Janus

by Yulia Issa
on June 06, 2018 1 min read

"We refuse to be divided." 100% of credential specialists at the SeaTac Airport have committed to their union regardless of Supreme Court decision on Janus.
DOC Bargaining Committee Issues Joint Statement Condemning “Freedom” Foundation

by John Scearcy
on May 25, 2018 1 min read

Negotiations between our union team and the State continued this week over our 2019-2012 DOC contract. The meetings took place at our Teamsters Union hall in Tukwila on Wednesday, May 23 and Thursday, May 24.