CALL TO ACTION: Support Needed For Transportation Budget Package

The Washington State Legislature’s special session begins today, giving lawmakers the opportunity to resolve budget disputes for the 2013-2015 biennium, consider a transportation package, and address policy priorities that Senate Republicans refused to vote on last month.

Progress was made during session toward a transportation funding package that would include a stable, permanent funding source for the maintenance and operation of our state infrastructure. It is essential that we keep momentum going for passing adequate transportation funding this special session.

During the break, members of a state-wide coalition of business, labor, government and environmental and transit advocates worked together to create a video message to legislators. The message is simple: Pass the transportation package, now.

Wilson-Codega Named New Political Director at Teamsters Joint Council No. 28

Lily Wilson-Codega

Effective May 1, 2013, Lily Wilson-Codega will become the new Political Director of Teamsters Joint Council 28, the parent body of twelve Teamster Locals representing approximately 56,000 Union members across Washington State, Alaska, and northern Idaho.

“Political action is essential to preserving good Teamster jobs with good benefits, family wages and safe, healthy working conditions,” Wilson-Codega said. “I plan on collaborating with Teamsters across our region to develop and implement a political program that will benefit working families.”

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Teamster Car Show June 22nd

Do you know someone with a hot ride? Do they like to show it off?

Well, we’ve got something for you. Local 117 is going to hold the first Car and Bike show on June, 22, 2013.

Now, they’re not going to discriminate. If you’ve got a classic hot truck, they want you too! They’re looking for entrants that are going to wow and make people salivate. Do you have that car, truck or motorcycle that people are going to drool over?

Have you put your hard work and sweat into something you love? Show it off!!!!!!

Plus here’s the bonus, it’s a Teamster event. That means you’re going to see people you know or you’re going to meet people you wish you had known before. And we all know, Teamsters have some pretty good old stories to share especially with those that haven’t heard them before.

So, please forward this to all of our current and old friends that are Teamsters and let’s get these enthusiasts together for one fun filled day.

Download and print the flyer.