It was a tough challenge — to pick the winning story. Each one reflected the incredible challenges that Teamsters overcome every day from struggles of a young single mother to surviving the horrific aftermath of the Vietnam war. All participants will have their story featured on our website.

Teamsters 117 are running a story writing contest open to all Local 117 members. Answers the question: Through your experience as a Teamster, how has being part of a union afforded you more freedoms in your life?