Joint Council 13 Shop Steward Seminar
Feb 22, 2012 (16:46:00)
To all Local 618 Shop Stewards , please be advised that Teamsters Joint Council 13 will once again be hosting a shop steward seminar on Saturday , April 21, 2011. The seminar starts at 9:00 a.m. and registration is at 8:30. Coffee and rolls will be served and lunch will also be provided. Shawn Ellis from the IBT Education department will once again be conducting the seminar. Brother Ellis always does a great job and we look forward to having him back again in St. Louis. The seminar will be held at Teamsters Local 688 at 4349 Woodson Rd. You will also receive a announcement in the mail.
If you plan on attending please call Kate at Teamsters Joint Council 13 to register. It is very important to call so that we can make proper arrangements. All shop stewards in the jurisdiction of Joint Council 13 are invited.To reach kate , call 314-428-2212.
I look forward to seeing you all there,
Marvin Kropp ( Local 618 Principal Officer and JC 13 President )
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Teamsters Local 618 and Chrysler LLC St. Louis Parts Depot Ratify A New 4 Year Agreement By a 7 To 1 Margin
Feb 11, 2012 (17:12:00)
Teamsters Local 618 and Chrysler LLC St. Louis Parts Depot have ratified a new 4 year agreement by a 7 To 1 margin this morning . Local 618 Principal Officer Marvin Kropp reports that Local 618 President Michael Foster and Vice President Gerald Kaupauff who negoiated the agreement have ratified a new 4 year contract with Chrysler, LLC St. Louis Parts Depot in St. Louis , Mo. This agreement includes pension and wage increases, along with secured health and welfare benefits for active members as well as retirees. In addition, the contract included several other positive work rule changes. We would like to thank all our members for their participation in the negotiating process. Their time and effort spent was reflected in the final vote count ! It pays to be Union .
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St. Louis Teamsters Support The Troops
Feb 02, 2012 (16:19:00)
The Teamsters was out in full force to show support for our returning home veterans this past weekend. A large parade was held to Welcome Home The Troops in downtown St. Louis. Thanks to all our Teamster members who came down to the parade to participate in the historical event. Crowd estimates was over a 100,000. Special thanks to Operation Homefront for asking the Teamsters to march with them. Go to the photo gallery for all the photos !
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It Pays To Be Union !
Jan 31, 2012 (10:06:00)
News Release
OPA News Release: [01/27/2012]
Contact Name: Jason Surbey
Phone Number: (202) 693-4668
Release Number: 12-0169-NAT
Statement by Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis regarding Bureau of Labor Statistics report on union members in 2011
WASHINGTON — Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis issued the following statement regarding the Bureau of Labor Statistics report released today on union members in 2011:
"Today the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that, in 2011, the unionization rate of employed wage and salary workers was 11.8 percent, essentially unchanged from 11.9 percent in 2010. Among private sector employees, the rate remained at 6.9 percent.
"The data also show that among full-time wage and salary workers, the median weekly earnings of union members were $938, compared to $729 for nonunion workers. Union women earned median weekly earnings of $879, an amount 34.6 percent higher than their nonunion counterparts, who earned just $653 by comparison.
"Prior reporting shows that union members have greater access to health care, retirement and leave benefits. Today's numbers make it clear that union jobs are critical to a strong economy. And a strong economy depends on a strong and growing middle class.
"Ensuring that all people have a voice at work and protecting their right to organize and bargain collectively are essential for an America that's built to last, where everyone gets a fair shot, everyone pays his or her fair share and everyone plays by the same rules."
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