We are happy to welcome David Thornsberry to the Local 89 staff!

David first became a Teamster in September of 1987 when he began his career at UPS, where he has worked as a Package Car Driver ever since. During his time as a member in Local 89’s UPS Ground Division, David served as an Alternate Steward beginning in 1993. In 1997, David was elected as a full Steward and remained one to this very day.

David was heavily involved in every UPS contract campaign since the famed 1997 strike that brought the package industry giant to heel. In his position as a shop floor Steward and leader at UPS Bluegrass, David was instrumental in the 2013 and 2018 “Vote No” movements against the UPS National Master Agreement. He has also attended several International Brotherhood of Teamsters Conventions, most recently in 2016 alongside President Fred Zuckerman, as a delegate from Teamsters Local 89.

Union pride has long run in David’s family. His father was a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers, making David a second-generation union member. David’s son has also been a Teamster for two years now, marking a continuation of his family’s tradition of unionism.

David will be bringing his years of experience to our Local as the newest addition to our Organizing Department.

“I was raised in a union household and my wife and I were very fortunate to raise our family in a union household as well. I believe every worker should have outstanding wages, benefits and working conditions that the union provides,” said Thornsberry. “As an organizer, I look forward to helping organize workers into Local 89 so they can achieve the outstanding wages, benefits and working conditions that Local 89 negotiates.”

President Zuckerman and everyone at Teamsters Local 89 are excited to work with David as the newest member of our Office Staff!