Exiting news from Olympia! Our bill to extend assault benefits for correctional employees (SB 6286) is scheduled to be debated on the floor of the Senate today.

We have scheduled two major informational picketing actions - one on the westside at MCC and one on the eastside at WSP on Thursday, June 11 from 12-4pm.

Members of Teamsters Local 117, in coalition with other state employee unions, held in a press conference in Olympia yesterday.

Local 117 Secretary-Treasurer John Scearcy has published a guest editorial piece in the Walla Walla Union Bulletin.

The first week in May is Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW).  This is a time to showcase the accomplishments of our public servants and to express our gratitude for the...Read More

Dozens of community groups have joined unions and other supporters to sign a letter that will be sent to legislators calling for full funding of the contracts for state employees....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

An astounding 43 legislators in the House have signed onto a bill that would allow workers in the State of Washington to earn at least 40 hours of paid sick...Read More

Over the last two years, Teamster taxi drivers have worked hard to help create a level playing field for all drivers in our region’s personal transportation industry. Representatives of the...Read More

Check out photos from Lobby Day here! Over 200 Teamsters from the Department of Corrections converged on Olympia yesterday for our 2015 DOC Lobby Day event.  Members from all across...Read More