Teamsters Local 117 is now accepting applications for the 2016 Jeff Alfieri Scholarship. The Local 117 Jeff Alfieri Scholarship of up to $2000 is awarded to outstanding students whose parents are members of Teamsters Local 117.

Every year at our DOC Shop Steward meeting, we recognize one of our Stewards for outstanding contributions to the union over the last year. This year's award goes to Anthony...Read More

It was a show of unity and force this weekend as hundreds of our rank-and-file leaders assembled for our annual Shop Steward and Appreciation Day.

It's a big weekend for Teamsters! Shop Stewards from across our Union and all across the state will be gathering for our annual Shop Steward Seminar and Appreciation Day.

Great news! Last night at approximately 11 P.M., the Governor signed our bill to extend assault benefits for DOC (6286).

Members of Teamsters 117 joined roughly 100 labor and community activists this weekend for the kickoff to Raise Up Washington!, the campaign to pass a statewide initiative to raise the minimum wage and allow working people the ability to earn paid sick days.

Google and Facebook drivers who transport company employees around the Puget Sound area won Teamsters recognition yesterday.  "We're excited about joining with Teamsters 117 to build power and win a...Read More

Seattle for-hire drivers sharply criticized the US Chamber of Commerce for its complaint filed in federal district court yesterday that attempts to undermine the drivers’ right under a new city law to seek representation of their choosing.

We're close to passing another one of our most important legislative priorities this year - the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (ESSB 6149).

We are excited to announce the hiring of Amber Bates, a new Business Representative for members working at CBCC, SCCC, and OCC. Amber brings 10 years of diverse corrections’ experience...Read More