Public, Professional & Office-Clerical Employees and Drivers
14675 Interurban Ave S. Ste 305, Tukwila, WA 98168 ● 206-441-0763 ● 877-441-0763
Local 763 Members Fighting Back - 03/19/08
The conventional wisdom on the street is that public sector employees have to accept the employer’s last offer in contract negotiation because the labor laws are so in favor the governmental employers. We are very proud to report that our sisters and brothers
at the City of Bellevue Planning and Community Development Department don’t agree with that thinking and are fighting back in their struggle to get an equitable contract. These members have been in negotiations since 2006. In their fight for respect, they have been staging informational pickets around City Hall since February 26, 2008 at lunchtime and after work from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM. The crowds keep getting bigger for their lunchtime rallies. On March 13th over 300 supporters from
the Building Trades showed up at City Hall to march with them. This action and show of support so rattled the City that the next day the Police were talking of arresting supporters at future rallies. Come join us for a lunchtime march around City Hall with members of Local 763 who are fighting back and exercising their constitutional rights.
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Executive Board Changes - 3/19/08
We are pleased to announce that Doug Frederickson of Allied Waste is the newest Trustee of Local 763 Executive Board. Doug replaces Judy Sandy who retired from the King County Assessor’s office at the beginning of this year. We wish Judy a long and very
happy retirement. Welcome aboard Doug.
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City of Federal Way - 3/19/08
Employees of the City of Federal Way Public Works and Parks and the Federal Way Municipal Court overwhelmingly ratified new three year contracts in March. Thanks to bargaining committee members from the Court Anita Coleman and Kelly Brady and from Public Works/Parks Tony Collins, Darren Proctor, Terome Fulmore, John Giger and Eric Fox.
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City of
Lake Stevens - 3/19/08
The City of Lake Stevens ratified a new three year agreement, with thanks to Scott Wicken, which also includes Teamster Pension Language.
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City of Clyde Hill - 3/19/08
The City of Clyde Hill Police Department after two years of negotiations ratified a new agreement. Thanks to Craig Teschlog for all of your hard work.
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City of Mountlake Terrace - 3/19/08
The City of Mountlake Terrace had two separate agreements at the end of 2007. One for Administrative & Police Support Services while the other encompassed Public Works and Maintenance. The contracts were successfully blended into one agreement and ratified by the members overwhelmingly. Thanks to a great job by all rank and file members involved, Suzanne Stevenson, Erin Kelly, Sharon Crandell, Becky Hudson,
Kelly Brena and Floyd Garrigues.
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Bonney Watson and Evergreen Washelli - 3/19/08
The Funeral Directors and Embalmers at Bonny Watson and Evergreen-Washelli are proud Union labor. Union members at these two companies have been caring for our departed and their families with compassion, care and with attention to every detail during one of life’s most trying time, the loss of a loved one.
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Ronald Wastewater - 3/19/08
The office personnel of Ronald Wastewater have decided to join Teamsters Local 763. PERC has certified the group as a bargaining unit and negotiations have started along with the maintenance group. These future members are looking forward to the job security and wage protection a Union contract provides.
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Washington State - 3/19/08
Local 763 Executive Director Tim Sullivan and Business Representative Mike Wilson have been coordinating efforts with other Teamster Locals in the State of Washington to launch a Joint Council 28 Teamsters Law Enforcement League. Updates to follow.
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Retirements - 3/19/08
Congratulations to Roger Ritchie on his retirement from the Seattle Times. Roger started as a part-time helper at the Post-Intelligencer in 1967, joined the Union in 1971 working on the loading dock and in 1983 became a single copy driver. Roger now plans to travel and play pool.
Congratulations to long time Shop Steward Tom Wilkie of the Seattle Times who is retiring after 30 years on the job. Tom’s leadership, experience and common sense will be missed.
We wish you both a very long, happy and rewarding retirement.
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City of North Bend - 2/29/08
We are currently in negotiations for a successor Agreement with the City of North Bend Public Works Department. The sticking points are the cost of medical insurance and wages.
Shop Steward Mark Pray has been instrumental in attempting to achieve the goals of the bargaining unit.
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National Master Freight – 2/29/08
The National Master Freight Agreement was ratified by a 67% margin nationwide. The package includes wage increases of $2.20 per hour over the life of the agreement. This contract will be effective April 1st, 2008 through March 31st, 2013.The Local 763 members covered by this contract work at Yellow and ABF Freight. Next week, the Teamsters will be negotiating with Horizon Lines, who are currently covered under the NMFA.
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“EDUCATION OPENS DOORS” 2008 -2009 JAMES R. HOFFA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund’s 2008-2009 scholarship for high school seniors is now underway. This scholarship is for high school seniors graduating in 2008. The applicant must be the child or grandchild of a Teamster member with at least 12 months good standing. The member cannot have been a full-time elected officer within the 12 months preceding the scholarship application deadline of March 30th, 2008. The student must plan to attend a four-year accredited
institution in the fall of 2008.
For more information, click here.
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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
The next General Membership meeting will be held on May 21st, 2008 @ 7:00 P.M. in the Auditorium at the
Teamsters Building
14675 Interurban Ave S.
Tukwila, WA 98168
Please make every effort to attend!
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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.