Teamsters Local 120

What's New at Local 120

Posted On: Aug 09, 2010 (17:01:21)

Local 120 members employed at Sysco Minnesota’s foodservice facility in Saint Paul overwhelming approved a new contract, which:

Increases wages 6.5% over three years.
Maintains current health, welfare and pension benefits.
Reduces the requirements to be eligible for vacation.
Improves flexibility in vacation scheduling.
Raises layover pay and meal allowances
Increases boot and tool allowances.
Adds Teamsters Local 120 401(k) eligibility.

“We knew going in this was going to be a tough one,” said Recording Secretary Bryan Rademacher, “But the members lined up behind their bargaining committee and we got it done.”

Added President Brad Slawson, Jr., “The strong new contracts at Sysco and SuperValu prove that Local 120 sets the standards for people employed in the foodservice and warehousing industries.”

FORE! Register for Golf Outing

Updated On: Aug 09, 2010 (17:05:00)

Teamsters Local 120 is hosting its Annual Golf Tournament on August 21, 2010 at Majestic Oaks Golf Course in Ham Lake, MN with an 8:00 a.m. shotgun start.

The $85.00 per per registration fee includes green fee, cart, driving range, a backyard BBQ buffet, beverages, give-a-ways and tournament prizes.

Click below to download a registration form.

Download:

Golf Outing.pdf

Labor Rally Back By Popular Demand

Updated On: Aug 09, 2010 (17:05:00)

You asked for it, you got it. Local 120’s Labor Rally is back – but at a new location.

Bring the family for a day full of free food, beverages and games on Saturday, September 11^th between 11 am and 3 pm. at Aquatore Park, 9191 Lincoln Street, Blaine, MN.

Don’t let summer pass without having some fun with other Local 120 members and entering your kids in the famous bike giveaway.

Click below to download the Labor Rally flyer.

Download:

Labor Rally.pdf

Staying in the Driver's Seat

Updated On: Aug 09, 2010 (17:06:00)

Teamsters Local 120 members have done the driving for the Anoka Traveler program since they organized fifteen years ago. Over the years, they have improved on their wages, benefits and working conditions from contract to contract. Last month, that progress was almost undone with the stroke of a pen.

In order to save $1.8 million, Anoka County was going to switch the operation of its program from First Transit to MV Transit. First Transit, along with First Student, has been a longstanding and reputable Local 120 employer with sizeable market share throughout Minnesota. MV Transit was an unknown quantity with no presence in the state.

Upon learning of the possible switch, Local 120 sprang into action. President Brad Slawson, Jr., Business Agent Jerry Pitra and Political Director Rhys Ledger held a series of meetings with Anoka County officials. They argued in defense of Teamsters who had dedicated their careers to providing a critical service to riders of the Anoka Traveler program.

These riders, many of whom are elderly or disabled, depend on the program for transportation to everything from doctors’ appointments to grocery shopping. Without a reliable program delivered by a proven contractor, some of Anoka County’s most vulnerable citizens would be at risk. Furthermore, the drivers who provided the service deserved better than to be forced to reapply for their jobs at a new contractor .

Anoka County immediately conveyed Local 120’s concerns to MV Transit. Within a few short days, two senior managers flew to Minnesota to meet with the union. They came prepared to assure Local 120 that its contract and its members were not in jeopardy. It turns out that MV Transit is a major bus company outside of Minnesota. Even better, the company has Teamsters under contract across the nation. In fact, it went so far as to provide a list of references from other Teamster local unions.

Eventually, MV Transit got the Anoka Traveler contract and Local 120 protected its members. They kept their jobs and protected their contract. Once again, the Teamsters Local 120 Political Action Committee proved its worth.

Support the Nurses!

Updated On: Jun 07, 2010 (19:16:00)

12,000 members of the Minnesota Nurses Association are fighting for safe staffing levels and a fair contract at six Twin Cities hospitals. The Teamsters Local 120 truck will be dropping off thousands of picket signs for their 24 hour strike. Join the picket lines anytime between 7 am on Thursday, June 10th and 7 am on Friday, June 11th. For more information go to http://69.167.148.200/programs/labor-relations/2010-metro-bargaining.