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Louisville Packaging Teamsters Vote to Accept 2013 Contract
Members at Louisville Packaging voted Tuesday, May 14th, to accept a new three-year agreement. The new contract includes significant wages increases, additional personal days, and cost savings on insurance.
A special thank you goes to Negotiating Committee members James Taylor and John Cowles for all their hard work and dedication.
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2013 Teamsters Local 89 Scholarship Application Available
Applications for Local 89 scholarships for sons and daughters of ACTIVE members of the local union are now being accepted.
Five scholarships will be awarded to male students and five scholarships will be awarded to female students. Each scholarship is for the sum of $1,000.
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Teamsters at MAHS Accept New Three-Year Agreement
On April 29th, Teamsters at MAHS in Bowling Green voted to accept a new three-year agreement which contains good raises as well as an additional personal day and extra week of vacation. Members will also retain insurance benefits through the end of the month in the case of temporary shut downs at the Corvette Plant.
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Fire King Teamsters Accept 2013 Agreement
At a meeting today at Teamsters Local 89, Fire King Teamsters voted overwhelmingly to accept the proposed 2013 contract. The newly ratified four-year agreement includes cost protections on health insurance, increases in the hourly rate, and other improvements including an “emergency” vacation day and an optional “buy-out” of a vacation week.
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IMI Scottsburg, Salem, Madison Agreement Ratified by the Membership
IMI members have voted 8-2 to accept the new agreement covering Scottsburg, Salem and Madison locations. Among other gains, the new three-year contract contains wage increases, preservation of healthcare benefits, and needed changes to work rules among other gains.
Chair Jeff Cooper and Co-Chair Jim Kincaid would like to thank all those who attended the meeting and cast their ballots.
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Benefit for Greg Argo
A benefit will be held for Greg Argo, Husband of Local 89 staff member Janice Argo, this Saturday, March 16 at 11am. Greg was born with Cystic Fibrosis and has struggled with it most of his life. He is now on a list for a double lung transplant.
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Cornhole Tournament Hosted By National Black Caucus
The Local 89 Chapter of the National Black Caucus will be hosting a Cornhole Tournament on Saturday April 13 at 2:00 pm. The event will be held at Teamsters Local 89 (3813 Taylor BLVD, Louisville, KY 40215). Registration will start at 12 noon.
The entry fee is $25 with three cash prizes which will be determined on the number of entries. Food will also be sold at the event.
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UPDATE: Louisville Air Supplement Negotiations--Feb. 15, 2013
UPDATE Feb. 15, 2013:
The negotiating committee for the 2013 Louisville Air Supplement met with UPS officials today to discuss a range of proposals including transfers, double-shifting and vacations.
Talks continue to move slowly with the company devoting little time to "face-to-face" meetings with the union.
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JUDGE ISSUES RULING IN NLRB CHARGE AGAINST UAW LEADERSHIP AND FORD CONTRACTOR -ILLEGALLY DISPLACED EMPLOYEES TO BE RETURNED TO WORK WITH FULL BACK PAY AND BENEFITS
On December 21, 2012, Administrative Law Judge Bruce D. Rosenstein of the National Labor Relations Board issued a Decision & Order against Voith Industrial Services, Inc. (a Ford Motor Co. contractor), the United Auto Workers (Detroit, MI), and United Auto Workers Local Union No. 862 (Louisville, KY). Judge Rosenstein found that Voith, UAW, and UAW Local Union No. 862 had engaged in a number of unfair labor practices at Ford’s Louisville Assembly Plant including the denial of workers’ rights under the National Labor Relations Act.
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Download:
 Voith_UAW9CA75496ALJD12212012(1).pdf
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BRF.09-CA-075496-VOITH INDUSTRIAL SERVICES-BRIEF TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE(1).pdf
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Ryder Truck Rental Bluegrass Agreement Unanimously Accepted
Workers at Ryder Truck Rental’s Bluegrass Park Location voted unanimously (8-0) Feb. 2, 2013 to accept their first agreement since voting to join Local 89 in August 2012. The three-year agreement includes (among other gains) significant wage increases, premium pay language, shift differentials, sick-days, and tool insurance, along with bereavement, jury duty and “on call” pay.
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Nugent Sand Teamsters Approve Contract 10-2
Nugent Sand Teamsters have ratified their 2013 contract in a 10-2 vote. The new agreement includes improvements to the members‘ no-cost Central States health insurance and increases in retirement through a 100% contribution to the 401k plan.
In addition, wage increases were gained along with additional opportunities for time off.
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Union Workers Appreciation Night at Bowling Green Ballpark
Come out with Teamsters and enjoy a fun night out with family, friends, co-workers at Bowling Green Ballpark!
> TICKET INFORMATION
• There will be a special $7.00 box seat ticket rate for Teamsters members, family and friends.
• For more information, contact Chris Alford at calford@teamsters89.com or 270-842-9084.
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Prescotech Teamsters Vote to Accept 2013 Agreement in 27-1 vote
Prescotech Teamsters ratified their 2013 agreement on Jan. 28, 2013 in a 27-1 vote. The three year contract includes Central States Insurance, wage increases and the continued protection of fair working conditions. Chair Ben Bramble would like to thank all Prescotech Teamsters and Steward Brian Leshase for his tremendous help in negotiations. Thank you for your continued solidarity.
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Former Teamsters Local 89 Officer Chuck Priddy Passes Away
Long-time Local 89 business agent and former trustee Chuck Priddy passed away last Saturday. He leaves behind wife Celia and three children including Local 89 staff member Kim Wolfe, son Chuck Priddy and daughter Paula Keiran along with daughter-in-law Gina Priddy and son-in-law Steve Kieran.
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2012: A Year In Teamster Power
Right-to-Work Hits Indiana--Local 89 Members Mobilize
“Its purpose is to destroy labor unions and the freedom of collective bargaining by which unions have improved wages and working conditions of everyone. Wherever these laws have been passed, wages are lower, job opportunities are fewer and there are no civil rights. We do not intend to let them do this to us.
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2012-A Year In Teamster Power.pdf
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Latest Round of Air Supplement Negotiations Concludes--UPS Shows Very Little Enthusiasm In Reaching An Early Agreement
Talks have concluded in the latest round of UPS Air Supplement negotiations. Throughout meetings in January with the company, your negotiating committee has remained steadfast in its resolve to reach an agreement worthy of the approval of the membership.
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| IMI Scottsburg, Salem, Madison Agreement Ratified by the Membership |
IMI members have voted 8-2 to accept the new agreement covering Scottsburg, Salem and Madison locations. The new three-year contract contains wage increases, preservation of healthcare benefits, and needed changes to work rules among other gains.
Chair Jeff Cooper and Co-Chair Jim Kincaid would like to thank all those who attended the meeting and cast their ballots.
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| BEYOND “RIGHT TO WORK” |
BEYOND “RIGHT TO WORK”
What’s at Stake in the War on Workers
On May 6, a United States senator from Ohio took to the lectern on the Senate floor to make his case for a piece of legislation bearing his name. “As long as [the unions] have the power they have had, they are bound to make unreasonable demands,” he said.
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| They're Called 'Scabs' for a Reason |
They're Called 'Scabs' for a Reason
Oct. 5, 2012 | …When Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis famously said, "Labor cannot, on my terms, surrender the right to strike," he acknowledged that working people have only one weapon at their disposal–i.e., withholding their labor.
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| POLITICAL ALERT |
POLITICAL ALERT
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Republican State Senate President David Williams and their corporate sponsors are vowing to SCAM Kentucky workers by making this state a Right-to-Work state and repeal Kentucky’s Prevailing Wage Law if they win on November 6, 2012. The plan is to take control of the Kentucky House of Representatives.
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Members Overwhelmingly Accept 2013 Zenith Agreement in 222 to 17 vote!
Zenith Teamsters overwhelmingly accepted the proposed 2013 agreement in a 222 to 17 vote. The contract provides for six years of job security, $3.01 in raises over the life of the agreement, and “buybacks” for attendance and standards. Workers will also continue to enjoy free healthcare and pension throughout the agreement.
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Second Round of UPS Air Supplement Talks Begin
UPDATE: Louisville Air Rider Negotiations
A second round of talks for the UPS Air Supplement began Monday, Jan. 7 with negotiations tentatively scheduled throughout the month. To stay updated throughout the process of negotiations, please register on www.teamsters.com for emails and texts.
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Transervice Teamsters Overwhelmingly Approve 2013 Agreement!
The 2013 Transervice agreement was overwhelmingly approved by the membership today with 126 “for” and two “against”. Job security will remain intact and the company will continue to provide the quality healthcare benefits and pay that Transervice Teamsters have earned through their dedicated service and hard-work.
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2013 Jeffboat Contract Approved by Membership!
Teamsters voted nearly 10-1 today to accept the proposed 2013 Jeffboat agreement. The vote was 411 members voting “for” and 43 voting “against”.
The new contract includes improvement in wages, protection of current healthcare benefits, along with additional pay for temporary transfers, double-time for holidays and call-in pay.
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