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  100TH BIRTHDAY

BIG BASH ON SEPTEMBER 12
REALLY old-time cartage!As readers of this Website know, in 2009 Local 174 is commemorating a Century as an affiliated Local Union in the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Local 174’s Charter with the IBT was signed on February 19, 1909. Our 100th Birthday has passed, but we’re still going to be doing more Centennial Celebrating later this year.

All Local 174 members and retirees, plus their families, are invited to the events. The first general event — a “Pre-100th Birthday Lunch” — was held February 8 at the Tukwila Teamster Building. It was designed to be a warmup get-together. It was warm, and well-attended.

The year’s commemorations will be capped by a big official “Centennial Birthday Celebration” — which will also be at the Tukwila Teamster Building — on Saturday, September 12. Specific details on the packed agenda of activities that are planned for it will be forthcoming. But for now, all Local 174 members are urged to put that date on your calendar. You won’t want to miss out on the fun.
 

Jim HoffaTeamsters v. U.S. Foodservice
(July 1, 2009) The Teamsters sent a strong message about U.S. Foodservice at the annual Southwest Foodservice Expo on June 29, highlighting the company’s hypocrisy of claiming ethics and integrity while lobbying against stronger food safety regulations.

 

Teamster Legislative Priorities
Jim Hoffa(June 22, 2009) To keep Teamsters Union members more informed of the important legislative priorities of the day — and to let them how the IBT is working to achieve them — a monthly Update will be posted on the Teamsters website. The first one is up. Please take a look.

 

Delivering Fairness
Jim Hoffa(June 15, 2009) “Corporate lobbyists have a time-honored trick of slipping a few words into major legislation just before Congress adjourns. … They almost never help working people. And by the time the public finds out, it’s too late. Twelve years ago, a few last-minute words strengthened FedEx’s hand against unions.”

 

House Passes TSA Reauthorization
Benny Thompson(June 10, 2009) IBT President Jim Hoffa praised the House of Representatives for swiftly passing HR 2200, which would tighten transportation security. The bill authorizes spending for the Transportation Security Administration. “This legislation is an important step for enhancing our national security,” he said.

 

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Welcome to
Teamsters Local 174
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Founded in 1909, Local 174 represents some 7,200 active members working for a variety of employers, and approximately 1,000 retired members.

We have five Master Agreements -- involving our members at United Parcel Service, UPS Freight, National Master Carhaul, DHL and those working for companies under the National Master Freight Agreement. Most products bought or sold anywhere in the Seattle area are transported via a truck driven by a Local 174 member.

We also have negotiated some 200 smaller contracts. Our Business Agents and Organizers are all veterans of working in these types of jobs they deal with daily in their staff positions.

We are the second largest of the 11 Local Unions in Teamsters Joint Council 28, and have a complex, multifaceted membership. Just keeping track of member personal records, company records, and financial facts and figures is a daunting task. We also have hundreds of calls every week from members who are in need of assistance or who desire answers for job-related questions. Our Office Hours Are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Find the 2009 Schedule of General Membership and Initiates Meetings here

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