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| MONTHLY MEETINGS: |
Monthly meetings are held each third Saturday of the month at the Union Hall:
112 S. Broad St., Mobile
START TIME: 10 a.m. promptly!
***FOR MAY:
The meeting will be held at 11a.m. and the Spring Picnic will follow.
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| TEAMSTERS WOMEN CONVENTION 2024 |
The Teamsters Annual Women's Convention was held in San Juan Puerto Rico in June. Women across the globe came to fellowship, learn and celebrate the Teamsters. See more photographs in the gallery.
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| SPRING PICNIC 2024 |
The Local 991 SPRING PICNIC for 2024 was held at Florida Cavern's State Park on Sunday, April 21. The monthly membership meeting was held the same day at the Florida Cavern's State Park picnic site. We all had a wonderful time fellowshipping with our brothers and sisters in the Florida area.
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| MEMBERSHIP MEETING |
REMINDER...REMINDER...REMINDER
2025 MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
RESUME:
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MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS WILL BE HELD
EACH MONTH AT THE MEMBERSHIP HALL
EVERY THIRD SATURDAY
AT 10 A.M.
---112 S. Broad St.---
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We hope to see you there.
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| Teamsters ratify contract with Breakthru Beverage |
Teamsters ratify contract with Breakthru Beverage!
Drivers Force Company to Negotiate Wage Gains, More Paid Time Off, Union Protections
Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: mdrumm@teamster.org
(FLORIDA) – After months on the picket line, 160 Teamsters have won their strike against Breakthru Beverage at facilities throughout Florida. Members voted today to ratify a strong first contract that will protect and reward drivers in Tampa, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Orlando, Pensacola, and Tallahassee exactly 400 days after voting to join the Teamsters Union.
The three-year contract delivers major wage increases, improved paid leave, and key union protections, including seniority protections and a guaranteed 40-hour work week.
“Breakthru Beverage picked a fight with the wrong union,” said Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien. “For 400 days, these drivers stood on the line, every single day, and never once backed down. The company tried every dirty trick to divide our members, but we didn’t flinch. Our members didn’t give in. And today, they’ve won. Let this be a warning: if you try to test the resolve of Teamsters, you will always fail.”
“I congratulate the members and locals across Florida who made this hard-earned contract victory possible,” said Jeff Padellaro, Director of the Teamsters Brewery, Bakery, and Soft Drink Conference. “Our members will return to work with their heads held high and their solidarity stronger than ever.”
Breakthru Beverage is one of the largest beverage wholesalers in North America, operating in 15 states, as well as Canada and the District of Columbia. The Teamsters represent thousands of workers in the wine and liquor industry, including hundreds at Breakthru locations nationwide.
“Winning this strong Teamsters contract is about security, respect, and knowing our hard work truly matters,” said Yuniel Sancillena, a 10-year driver at Breakthru Beverage and member of Local 79. “This victory shows the power of standing together as one union. This is only the beginning!”
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| 2023 CHRISTMAS PARTY |
The 2023 ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY was amazing!***
A special Thank You to the MEMBERSHIP for attending. Fun was had by all!
Next year will be bigger and even better!
WISHING YOU ALL A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
--from The Executive Board and Office Staff
(See more Christmas Party pics in the photo gallery)
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| 2023 Teamsters Women's Convention |
Teamster's Local 991 office employees, Debra Braggs (left) and Kelli Sears (right) attended the 2023 Teamsters Women's Convention in Nashville, Tennessee last month. See more photos in photo gallery.
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| LABOR DAY 2023 |
Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2023 Labor Day Parade! Fun was had by all! See more photos in the photo gallery!
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| TEAMSTERS RATIFY NEW AGREEMENT AT REPUBLIC SERVICES IN ALABAMA |
TEAMSTERS RATIFY NEW AGREEMENT AT REPUBLIC SERVICES IN ALABAMA
(MOBILE, Ala.) – Teamsters Local 991 members have reached a new agreement with Republic Services in Mobile, Ala. The three-year contract was unanimously ratified by the membership and is the richest contract ever negotiated for the group of 22 workers.
“This agreement is a testament to our dedication to the job and our union. We are beyond pleased with the contract—it’s the best one we’ve ever negotiated,” said Eugene Rider, a commercial frontload driver who has worked at Republic Services for 37 years.
In addition to major wage increases, Local 991 members will also receive a reduction in health and welfare costs, a bonus increase, and time and a half for working holidays.
“Our members have made major gains in this agreement. It’s the biggest wage increase we’ve negotiated since the unit’s first contract in 2005. We also cleaned up a lot of contract language to better protect workers,” said Lavon Lindsey, Local 991 Secretary-Treasurer. “The division was instrumental in getting this deal. I want to thank Director Chuck Stiles and Representative Larry Dougherty for being with us every step of the way. They both came here to help out in negotiations and were always there for us with anything we needed. I also want to tip my hat to the entire committee for their commitment to getting the strongest agreement possible.”
Republic Services [NYSE: RSG] is the second-largest trash collection and landfill company in the U.S. The Teamsters represent more than 7,000 workers at the company throughout the country.
“Local 991 members have secured an excellent contract that reflects the immeasurable service they provide to the community. I’ve known this group for years and have seen their dedication firsthand. I want to congratulate them and everybody at Local 991 for standing together to negotiate such an incredibly strong contract,” said Chuck Stiles, Director of the Teamsters Solid Waste and Recycling Division. “Our division will continue to stand with members and support locals nationwide to win the best contracts possible throughout the private waste industry.”
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.2 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and “like” us on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters.
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April picnic and meeting.pdf
