TO ALL TEAMSTERS AND WELL WISHERS !!

"WELCOME HOME"

 There will be a Welcome Home Parade for Local American Fighting Forces in the city this weekend. Anyone wishing to attend can march with Joint Council 13, or just attend.

OPERATION HOMEFRONT

WELCOME HOME HEROES PARADE

JANUARY 26, 2012 / SATURDAY

10:00 a.m.

WE WILL MEET AT 4TH AND CHOUTEAU

LOOK FOR THE HOLLAND TRUCK!!!

Local 618 Vice President Gerald Kappauff reports that Local 618 and Univar USA has reached a new agreement. The new contract has numerous improvements stated Kappauff. The contract came with wage , pension , H & W improvements and also additional monies for personal safety gear plus other items. The contract was ratified by a 100% margin by our local 618 members. It pays to be Union !

Teamsters Local 618 President Mike Foster at the GoJet pilot training class for Union orientation . This class brings in 38 new Teamster pilots. Welcome to Teamsters Local 618 brothers and sisters were proud to have you ! You have just became members of the worlds greatest union !

Local 618 Recording Secretary Tom Cole who negotiated the new agreement reports that Local 618 members employed at Super Park has ratified a new 3 year agreement. Formerly Central Parking has been the managerial company that has run the St. Louis Airports Super Park facility until they lost the contract to Ampco System Parking effective August 31, 2011. As always with a new company taking over there was a lot of uncertainty and concerns regarding recognition of Local 618 and if the current members would still be employed.

We are happy to report that the company recognized Local 618 with out any issues and the parties began to bargain a new agreement which started in August of 2010 . The bargaining was tough by both sides with the first offer being rejected. Finally a agreement was reached and ratified by the membership and endorsed by the bargaining committee. The contract resulted in wage increases and fully funded Local 618 Health & Welfare along with other items. Local 618 would like to extend thanks to all of our over 200 Local 618 Teamsters employed at Super Park and our stewards for their continued professional job and patience throughout the process. Hope everyone has a “Great New Year “ !

 Dear Brothers and Sisters of Local 618 ,

 I’m writing this letter to all of our Local 618 Teamster members who may drive trucks, or shuttle buses that transport more than 8 passengers ( including the driver ). Recently on November 23, 2011 the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration set in place new laws and regulations concerning the use of cell phones while driving. I have enclosed a overview of Safety & Health facts put out by the Teamsters International for your reading and information to become familiar with if you are a driver.

By not adhering to these new regulations you could be fined penalties up to $2,700 for each offense and disqualification from operating a commercial motor vehicle for multiple offenses. Also enclosed a frequently asked question sheet from FMCSA. I felt it necessary to inform all of you of the new law and what can happen if caught in a offense. Once again stay safe on the road and if you should have any questions feel free to contact the Union Office.

Fraternally,

Marvin Kropp

Secretary Treasurer / Principal Officer

CLICK LINK FOR IBT FACT SHEET ON CELL PHONE USE

http://www.teamster.org/sites/teamster.org/files/S&HFactSheet_Restricted_Cellphone_Use_Rev._12202011_with_FAQs.pdf