On Saturday, Feb. 21, The Local 89/783 Teamsters National Black Caucus will have its first Cornhole Tournament of 2015. Come out and support the TNBC.
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Members at AVI Vending ratified a new three-year contract last week in 15-3 vote. The new Agreement includes $1.50 in wage increases and improvements in language, insurance and vacation.
The Local 89 Executive Board and Agent Roy Reynolds would like to thank Committee members John Hornback, Gerald Munz, and Keith Becht for all their hard-work on behalf of their fellow members.
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Teamsters Local 89 has joined with eight other unions in filing a federal lawsuit against Hardin County for its recent passage of an illegal “right to work” ordinance. The lawsuit, which was filed earlier today, came after yesterday’s approval of the anti-worker law by the Hardin County Fiscal Court.
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Local 89 has won a major arbitration victory at Transervice (Kroger Warehouse) regarding seniority and “emergency runs” for drivers. The company was found to have violated the seniority-based process of selection for bid runs resulting from an alleged “emergency”.
In question was the very definition of “emergency”.
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Rev-A-Shelf Teamsters overwhelmingly ratified a new contract on Saturday, December 6th. The four-year agreement includes language improvements for vacations and absences, substantial wage increases and incentives for perfect attendance.
The Negotiating Committee did an excellent job in helping reach this new agreement.
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On Sunday, November 23rd, Teamsters at Morgan Foods in Austin, Indiana overwhelmingly ratified a new six-year agreement. This new Contract will dramatically improve the lives of Morgan Foods workers and their families.
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In yet another contract victory, American Printing House for the Blind Teamsters overwhelmingly ratified a new three-year agreement on Friday, Nov. 14th. Among other improvements, the Contract includes yearly wage increases, enhancements to seniority, and an extra week of vacation.
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As a result of a very successful four-day strike, Local 89 members who were unlawfully displaced at Ford’s Louisville Assembly Plant by Voith Industrial Services in 2012 are returning to work. These workers (166 employees on the original LAP seniority board, plus an additional 84 hired by Voith at LAP since 2012) will receive full restoration of seniority, wages and benefits.
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Teamster Power has prevailed! In less than four days, the strike against Voith Industrial Services has come to an end! This victory was only possible through the solidarity of the many sisters and brothers who continued to stand against the Company’s many attacks on their livelihoods.
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As of 5:30 am, October 29, 2014, Local 89 has taken strike action against
Voith Industrial Services (a Division of German corporation, Voith GmbH) for the company’s repeated and ongoing violations of the National Labor Relations Act.
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PPG members ratified a new 4-year contract on Friday afternoon at Teamsters Local 89. Membership gains include improved health and welfare benefits and substantial wage increases over the life of the Agreement.
The vote came after a detailed explanation was given for changes and additions to language in the Contract.
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LABOR DAY PICNIC AND CAR SHOW AT THE LOUISVILLE ZOO
Monday, September 1, 2014
Bring your friends and family and join your fellow union members at the 15th annual Labor Day Picnic and Car Show at the Louisville Zoo. Ticket price includes zoo admission, food at the picnic and the car show.
Advance Tickets: $7.00
Day of Event: $9.
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We are collecting survey information to help us better combat attacks on Kentucky Workers. We need your opinion! Please take the time to take the survey below.
All answers are confidential, so please let us know how you feel about these issues. Thank you!
https://www.surveymonkey.
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TEAMSTER DAY AT KENTUCKY KINGDOM
Sunday, August 10th
$10 per ticket
Please join your fellow Teamster members and their families for a day of fun and solidarity at Kentucky Kingdom. The entire park has been reserved exclusively for Teamsters Local 89 and 783 members and their guests.
Tickets will be sold at the very discounted rate of $10 per person (normally $44.95 for adults).
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A document been released detailing how the General Executive Board of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters manipulated a very obscure provision in the IBT Constitution to force the UPS Contract on the membership. As the document details, Ken Hall and others on the GEB secretly carried out a plot to disenfranchise UPS Teamsters by undemocratically amending Article XII Sec.
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The starting wage is $13.96 per hour and includes no-cost health insurance (after 90 days) and pension plan.
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On January 31, 2014, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a complaint and “notice of hearing” against Jack Cooper Specialized and the Teamsters National Automobile Transporters Industry Negotiating Committee (TNATINC).
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A Decision has been issued in a National Labor Relations Board complaint against Ford contractor Voith Industrial Services. The Company was found to have violated numerous sections of the National Labor Relations Act for several incidents surrounding the termination of two Local 89 affiliated workers.
On Jan.
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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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Teamsters working out of the IMI Radcliff, Elizabethtown, Brandenburg and Leitchfield Plants recently voted 12 to 2 to accept a new three-year agreement. The new Contract includes improvements in health insurance, a raise in shoe allowance to $75.00 and substantial wage increases.
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E&B Paving agreed to sign onto the Local Heavy Highway Agreement as part of the purchase of Gohmann. We are pleased with this development, as it will ensure that Teamster workers are involved in future construction projects. As part of the Agreement, workers will receive quality benefits, good wages, and safer working conditions.
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Hoosier Precast Teamsters unanimously ratified a new three-year agreement. The Contract includes increases in wages, the protection of healthcare benefits, and more personal days.
Agent Jim Kincaid would like to thank Eugene Gates for his excellent work in reaching an agreement.
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Southern Standard Carton members ratified a new three-year agreement on June 12th. Agent Jeff Cooper would like to thank the Negotiating Committee for all their hard-work and dedication during negotiations. We would also like to recognize Business Agent James DeWeese for his help in negotiations.
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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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Aramark Teamsters in Bowling Green voted in a new three-year agreement on April 5th. The Contract includes increases in Central States Pension as well as improvements in healthcare benefits.
Agent Chris Alford would like to thank all the members who participated in this important vote.
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In perhaps the greatest display of failed leadership and cowardice by Ken Hall and his cronies, the IBT has implemented the UPS National Master Contract and all remaining riders and supplements, including Louisville Air Supplement.
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American Greetings Teamsters voted overwhelmingly to accept a new three-year agreement covering the Bardstown, KY Plant. Among other improvements, the new contract includes an extra week of vacation for employees with 30 years of service as well as increases in yearly wages, shift premiums, and reimbursements for required footwear.
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Rebco Teamsters recently ratified a new five-year contract in a unanimous, 14-0 vote. Among other improvements, the Agreement includes substantial wage increases and IRA matching, as well as improved vacation and paid personal time language.
The Local 89 Executive Board and Agent Roy Reynolds would like to thank Steward Terry Bolton for his dedication and expertise during negotiations.
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Ryder Teamsters at the Jeffersonville and South Louisville Locations overwhelmingly accepted a new agreement in an 18-2 vote. Among other improvements, the new Agreement maintains Central States (C-6) healthcare benefits and provides wage increases.
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IMI members from the Glasgow and Horse Cave plants voted unanimously today to accept a new three-year agreement. Among other enhancements, the new contract includes substantial wage and boot allowance raises, enhancement to work rules, and increases to the dollar amount in which workers can be disciplined for an accident.
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Members at Android Industries in Bowling Green ratified a new three-year agreement yesterday. This new contract includes increases in wages, vacation and personal time. In addition, workers who were under a “second tier” pay rate will now receive an initial $5.00 per hour increase. This affects over half of the workforce.
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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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World Class Corrugating members voted today, August 25th, to accept a new three-year contract by a 2/3 majority. The new agreement will provide Central States healthcare and pension and will preserve the rights of Teamster members.
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Valspar Teamsters voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new 5-year agreement on October 18th. Among other enhancements, the new contract includes substantial wage increases in every year of the contract, an additional sick day, and an additional personal day.
Thank you to all the Valspar members who participated in the vote.
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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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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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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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1-19-2013
TDI Teamsters have ratified their 2013 agreement in an 11-4 vote. Among other improvements, members will receive increases in the mileage rate, reduced delay times with hourly pay after 10 hours of rest.
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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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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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Atlantic Aviation workers unanimously voted to accept their first contract as members of Teamsters Local 89. Two meetings were held today (to accommodate varying work schedules) with fifteen of the 21 members group voting.
Workers at Atlantic voted to join Teamsters Local 89 in April 2012.
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Members at Bimbo-Sara Lee throughout Local 89‘s jurisdiction voted unanimously to accept a two year extension to their existing contract. The extension maintains current levels of healthcare under Central States and increases for workers paid an hourly rate. Members voted in separate meetings over the past two weeks at Local 89 in Louisville and in Bowling Green.
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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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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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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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Teamsters working out of the IMI Radcliff, Elizabethtown, Brandenburg and Leitchfield Plants recently voted 12 to 2 to accept a new three-year agreement. The new Contract includes improvements in health insurance, a raise in shoe allowance to $75.00 and substantial wage increases.
Read More...
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E&B Paving agreed to sign onto the Local Heavy Highway Agreement as part of the purchase of Gohmann. We are pleased with this development, as it will ensure that Teamster workers are involved in future construction projects. As part of the Agreement, workers will receive quality benefits, good wages, and safer working conditions.
Read More...
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Hoosier Precast Teamsters unanimously ratified a new three-year agreement. The Contract includes increases in wages, the protection of healthcare benefits, and more personal days.
Agent Jim Kincaid would like to thank Eugene Gates for his excellent work in reaching an agreement.
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Southern Standard Carton members ratified a new three-year agreement on June 12th. Agent Jeff Cooper would like to thank the Negotiating Committee for all their hard-work and dedication during negotiations. We would also like to recognize Business Agent James DeWeese for his help in negotiations.
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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.
Read More...
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Aramark Teamsters in Bowling Green voted in a new three-year agreement on April 5th. The Contract includes increases in Central States Pension as well as improvements in healthcare benefits.
Agent Chris Alford would like to thank all the members who participated in this important vote.
Read More...
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In perhaps the greatest display of failed leadership and cowardice by Ken Hall and his cronies, the IBT has implemented the UPS National Master Contract and all remaining riders and supplements, including Louisville Air Supplement.
Read More...
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American Greetings Teamsters voted overwhelmingly to accept a new three-year agreement covering the Bardstown, KY Plant. Among other improvements, the new contract includes an extra week of vacation for employees with 30 years of service as well as increases in yearly wages, shift premiums, and reimbursements for required footwear.
Read More...
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Rebco Teamsters recently ratified a new five-year contract in a unanimous, 14-0 vote. Among other improvements, the Agreement includes substantial wage increases and IRA matching, as well as improved vacation and paid personal time language.
The Local 89 Executive Board and Agent Roy Reynolds would like to thank Steward Terry Bolton for his dedication and expertise during negotiations.
Read More...
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Ryder Teamsters at the Jeffersonville and South Louisville Locations overwhelmingly accepted a new agreement in an 18-2 vote. Among other improvements, the new Agreement maintains Central States (C-6) healthcare benefits and provides wage increases.
Read More...
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IMI members from the Glasgow and Horse Cave plants voted unanimously today to accept a new three-year agreement. Among other enhancements, the new contract includes substantial wage and boot allowance raises, enhancement to work rules, and increases to the dollar amount in which workers can be disciplined for an accident.
Read More...
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Members at Android Industries in Bowling Green ratified a new three-year agreement yesterday. This new contract includes increases in wages, vacation and personal time. In addition, workers who were under a “second tier” pay rate will now receive an initial $5.00 per hour increase. This affects over half of the workforce.
Read More...
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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.
Read More...
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World Class Corrugating members voted today, August 25th, to accept a new three-year contract by a 2/3 majority. The new agreement will provide Central States healthcare and pension and will preserve the rights of Teamster members.
Read More...
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Valspar Teamsters voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new 5-year agreement on October 18th. Among other enhancements, the new contract includes substantial wage increases in every year of the contract, an additional sick day, and an additional personal day.
Thank you to all the Valspar members who participated in the vote.
Read More...
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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.
Read More...
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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.
Read More...
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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.
Read More...
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1-19-2013
TDI Teamsters have ratified their 2013 agreement in an 11-4 vote. Among other improvements, members will receive increases in the mileage rate, reduced delay times with hourly pay after 10 hours of rest.
Read More...
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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.
Read More...
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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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Atlantic Aviation workers unanimously voted to accept their first contract as members of Teamsters Local 89. Two meetings were held today (to accommodate varying work schedules) with fifteen of the 21 members group voting.
Workers at Atlantic voted to join Teamsters Local 89 in April 2012.
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Members at Bimbo-Sara Lee throughout Local 89‘s jurisdiction voted unanimously to accept a two year extension to their existing contract. The extension maintains current levels of healthcare under Central States and increases for workers paid an hourly rate. Members voted in separate meetings over the past two weeks at Local 89 in Louisville and in Bowling Green.
Read More...
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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.
Read More...
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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.
Read More...
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On Saturday, Feb. 21, The Local 89/783 Teamsters National Black Caucus will have its first Cornhole Tournament of 2015. Come out and support the TNBC. Read More...
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VOTE TODAY
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PRO-WORKER CANDIDATES
Polls are open 6am-6pm!
? Alison Lundergan Grimes for US Senate.
? Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) for US House of Representatives. Read More...
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UPS Teamsters:
We have obtained a "wage increase chart" from the IBT for the raises in the UPS National Master Contract. We have created a PDF for you access/download containing the Air Hub and Ground increases (ground has a slightly different chart due to Ground specific jobs). Read More...
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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. Read More...
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President Zuckerman has responded to a fax sent to Local 89 and other locals from UPS Division Director Ted Bunstine of Joint Council 28. In the fax, Bunstine makes false and incorrect assertions not only regarding the Louisville Air Supplement, but also members covered under the 623 and Western PA supplements. Read More...
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President Zuckerman has responded to a fax sent to Local 89 and other locals from UPS Division Director Ted Bunstine of Joint Council 28. In the fax, Bunstine makes false and incorrect assertions not only regarding the Louisville Air Supplement, but also members covered under the 623 and Central, PA supplements. Read More...
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Pro-worker lawmakers in Kentucky defeated a so-called “right-to-work” bill today. In 15-4 vote, members of the Labor and Industry Committee of the House of Representatives sent a clear message that such attacks on working families will not be tolerated in the Commonwealth. Read More...
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