Teamsters Local 848

848 Vice President named Outstanding Labor Leader

Gordon — Sun, 12 May 2013 23:14:40 +0000

Vice President, Louie Diaz named as 2013 Dan Foley outstanding Labor Leader.

DPI Members Ratify New 2 Year Agreement

Gordon — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:16:38 +0000

On Sunday, April 7, the members at DPI Specialty Foods overwhelmingly ratified a new 2 year agreement by over 95%. The centerpiece of the agreement was a reduction for all members in their monthly out-of-pocket cost for health care coverage, with most members receiving over a 55% reduction. Also included were advances in bidding procedures, seniority …

Shop Steward Seminar 2013

Gordon — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:15:08 +0000

On March 10, Teamsters Local 848 hosted a very successful shop steward seminar. Over 100 of our dedicated shop stewards attended this event presented by Sally Payne, Associate Director and Western Regional Coordinator for the IBT Department of Training and Development and Mark Shumar, Director of Field and Political Action Coordinator for the IBT. It …

IBT Strongly Rejects TSA’s New Proposed Rules-Sign Online Petition

Gordon — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:50:28 +0000

Help is needed regarding a very important issue involving all cabin crew and flight deck employees, especially our Teamsters Flight Attendants and Pilots as well as the general flying public. Please encourage family and friends to sign online petition. These new proposed rules for allowing items such as small knives, 2 golf clubs, hockey sticks, small …

James R. Hoffa Remembered

Gordon — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 08:01:09 +0000

Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013 marks the 100th anniversary of legendary labor leader James Riddle Hoffa’s birth. There have been many great Teamster leaders over the last century, but none have earned more respect, inspired and uplifted more members or created a more lasting legacy than James R. Hoffa, who served as General President from 1957-1971. (READ MORE) …

Remember to Set Clocks for Daylight Saving Time

Gordon — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:48:41 +0000

Officially, the change starts Sunday at 2 a.m., though most people are likely to reset their clocks before going to bed Saturday night. It’s also a good time to put new batteries in warning devices such as smoke detectors and hazard warning radios.Not every place makes the switch. The exceptions are Hawaii, most of Arizona, …

Third Group of Port Drivers Ready to Join Teamsters

Gordon — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 00:16:16 +0000

A delegation of courageous truck drivers from the Port of L.A./Long Beach delivered a letter to their boss at Green Fleet Systems. The message: They intend to join the Teamsters. On Thursday, Green Fleet was put on notice about the organizing drive by a delegation of clergy, community activists and drivers. The delegation representing the …

Second Group of Port Drivers Ready to Join Teamsters

Gordon — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 00:00:30 +0000

A second group of truck drivers at the Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach is officially kicking off its fight to join the Teamsters. Delegates for 85 port drivers at American Logistics International hand-delivered a letter to their boss late yesterday afternoon telling him the news. The drivers were inspired to action by the amazing first contract won …

Toll Drivers Take The Teamster Oath

Gordon — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:11:44 +0000

Newly organized port drivers that work for Toll ratified a first time contract on December 30, 2012. These new members showed up in force at the first General Membership meeting of the new year to take the “Teamster Oath” and were welcomed with open arms by the membership.

848 Health Fair

Gordon — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 23:05:12 +0000

Local 848 will host a Health Fair for our members following our General Membership Meeting on February 24, 2013. Since many of the medical plans have changed, it will be a great opportunity to update the information you may need. A large majority of our health care providers will be there to answer your questions …