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Stop the War on Workers - October 14th, 2011

Now is the time for workers across this country to stand with each other to fight back an all out assault on working men and women and the middle class of America. Teamster members across the country will be joining with other citizens, members of other labor unions, community groups and religious organizations over the next week to send a clear message to the politicians and corporate CEOs it's not right for politician to attack the middle class workers and their unions while CEOs and Wall Street are making record profits.


This photo was taken at the Occupy Seattle Rally on Saturday, October 8th, 2011. For more Occupy Seattle photos, please visit


http://washingtonbus.org/blog

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Local 763 School Bus Driver Wins Trip To New York For IBT Women's Conference - 6/23/11

Robin Gossett, school bus driver for Edmonds School District and member of Local 763 in Tukwila, was the winner for the trip to New York to attend the 2011 IBT Women’s Conference.  Robin has been a member of Local 763 for 15 years and has served on the Labor Management Committee and the Bargaining Team.  Prior to joining the Teamsters, she was a member of the Union for 11½ years while working in the grocery industry.  She was also involved in an organizing drive while working as a hospital OR Technician. This will be the first IBT Women’s Conference for Robin.  She is very excited to be able to network with Sister Teamsters from across the United States and Canada and become more involved in her Union.

Congratulations Robin!

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State Budget Includes Massive Education Cuts

Washington State’s $5 billion budget shortfall relies on massive cuts to education including but not limited to the suspension of two education initiatives, 1.9% salary reductions for Certificated Instructional and Classified Staff, 3% reductions for Administrative Staff, and Eliminating Class Size Reduction funding.

Here are some excerpts from the Proposed 2011-13 Biennial Operating Budget and 2011 Supplemental / ESHB 1087 Striking Amendment (H2897.1) Summary dated May 24, 2011 regarding cuts specific to education:

·     Suspend Initiative 728 Student Achievement Program Allocations (-$860.7 million General Fund-State)

Initiative 728 allocations to school districts are suspended for the 2011-13 biennium. Initiative 728, approved by voters in 2000, allocates a per-student dollar amount to districts to be used for class size reduction, extended learning opportunities, early learning programs, or professional development. Per-student allocations would have been approximately $477 per student for the 2011-12 school year and $484 per student for the 2012-13 school year.

·     Suspend I-732 COLA (-$265.7 million General Fund-State)

The Initiative 732 cost-of-living adjustments are suspended for the 2011-13 biennium. Initiative 732 requires an annual cost-of-living increase for school employees based on the Seattle Consumer Price Index for the prior calendar year. These cost-of-living increases are estimated at 0.3 percent for the 2011-12 school year and 2.5 percent for the 2012-13 school year. Additionally, the statute requires a catch-up cost-of-living increase resulting from the Initiative 732 suspension during the 2009-11 biennium. This requirement is also suspended for the 2011-13 biennium.

·     1.9% Salary Reductions for Certificated Instructional & Classified Staff, and 3% Reductions for Administrative Staff (-$179.0 million General Fund-State)

Allocations to school districts for K-12 employees’ salaries are reduced by 1.9 percent for certificated instructional and classified staff and 3.0 percent for administrative staff in the 2011-12 and 2012-13 school years.

To view the entire Proposed 2011-13 Biennial Operating Budget Report, click the link below:

http://leap.leg.wa.gov/leap/Budget/Detail/2011/HOSummaryAlexander0406.pdf

You can also find more information on the following links:

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2015134533_budget25m.html

http://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Wash-budget-deal-includes-teacher-salary-cuts-1393496.php

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2015138747_budgethighlights25.html

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Massive Rally in State Capital!

Thousand of Union Members, from around the state, gathered in Olympia on Friday, April 8th, 2011 to oppose attacks on bargaining rights and close tax loopholes that cut back jobs.

The "We Are One! Put People First!" rally was organized by the Washington State Labor Council and included several speakers such as Wisconsin State Senator Spencer Coggs. Sen. Coggs was among the 14 democratic lawmakers that boycotted the controversial, republican-backed, anti-union bill by leaving the State of Wisconsin to avoid a quorum.

Over 10,000 people attended, which made this rally one of the largest demonstrations this state has seen in years. Many people carried signs, some of which read "STOP THE WAR ON WORKERS" and chanted "WE ARE UNION, WE ARE ONE".

         

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Stop the War on Workers

Now is the time for workers across this country to stand with each other to fight back an all out assault on working men and women and the middle class of America. Teamster members across the country will be joining with other citizens, members of other labor unions, community groups and religious organizations over the next week to send a clear message to the politicians and corporate CEOs it's not right for politician to attack the middle class workers and their unions while CEOs and Wall Street are making record profits.

for more information: International Brotherhood of Teamsters website

click here to see video of the rally in Olympia

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AMR Facebook Case Settlement

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FIRST OBSERVER - A TRANSPORTATION SECURITY PROGRAM
Protect Your Job - Your Family - Your Country

First Observer is a counter-terrorism training program intended to provide key tools to    ground transportation professionals so they may take a more active role in our country's national security.

Start Your Training Today! www.Teamster.org/firstobserver

Help Protect our Nation's Roadways - Report Suspicious Terrorist Criminal Activities

call 1-888-217-5902  www.FirstObserver.com

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Highline School District Update - 1/27/11


Highline Public School members in two bargaining units have ratified new Labor Agreements.

Security and Safety (aka Teamsters I) ratified a new three (3) year Agreement on January 10, 2011. The Agreement will be effective retroactively to September 1, 2010 through August 31, 2013. The Local Union would like to thank Shop Steward, Greg Seth for his participation in negotiations.

Transportation, Facilitates, Nutrition, and Warehouse (aka Teamsters II) ratified a new six (6) year Agreement on January 25, 2011. The Agreement will be effective retroactively to September 1, 2010 through August 31, 2016. During the summer of 2013, there will be a wage opener. The Local Union would like to thank the rank and file committee for all their help and patience at the bargaining table. The following members were on the committee:

John Buff, Building Maintenance
Carole Klein, Transportation
Greg Jones, Bus Mechanics
Frank Luckett, Grounds Maintenance
Michael Carver, Custodial
Jack Johnston, Warehouse and Delivery
Carla Nakashima, Nutrition Services

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OAK HARBOR FREIGHT LINES - UPDATE

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New President Appointed by Executive Board 

On September 22nd, 2010, Scott Sullivan was appointed President of Teamsters Local #763 by the current Executive Board.

Scott joined our Local back in July, 2008 as a Business Agent. He has since been promoted to Executive Director. While being a Teamster since 1977, Scott was also Secretary-Treasurer for Teamsters Local #174 from 2001 to 2004 and was Joint Council 28's Political Director from 2004 to 2007.

Congratulations Scott on your appointment!

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Reminder from the Dues Office

Keep your dues current. Dues need to be posted on the last day of the month or will be considered delinquent. Also, we need to be notified of any change of mailing address by calling 206-441-0763. Employers typically don’t pass that information on to us. If you leave employment, contact the Local to request a withdrawal card.

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