I want to give you an update on upcoming contract negotiations over your 2017-2019 successor labor agreement, which are scheduled to start with the State on April 26 at our...Read More

On Thursday, April 28, we will be conducting drop-in interviews for all King County Teamsters at the King Street building as a part of our Every Voice Counts campaign.

Paul Moore standing in front of his home in Walla Walla, WA When Paul Moore left his Shop Steward role at the Washington State Penitentiary and was promoted into a...Read More

With the unexpected passing of Galen Richardson of the Monroe Correctional Complex, we mourn the loss of a highly respected officer who was always looking after his co-workers and always had an encouraging word to share.

At Local 117, we are so member focused that I rarely use my message to recognize the wonderful staff we are so blessed to have.

The arbitration hearing regarding the Department’s removal of recruitment and retention pay was held on Thursday, March 24 at the Attorney General’s Office in Tacoma, Washington. Teamsters Local 117 General...Read More

Check out the great work that #Teamsters have been doing at the Monroe Correctional Complex

TUKWILA — Today the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a victory to working people in its decision in Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association. The court’s 4-4 decision leaves intact the precedent...Read More

Local 117 veterans will be gathering together for the founding meeting of our new Teamsters Veterans Caucus. We'll be discussing a range of issues impacting veterans in our community and...Read More

This spring, we will be holding contract demands meetings at DOC facilities across the state to prepare for upcoming contract negotiations. This is your opportunity to provide feedback and help...Read More