Teamsters Training & Development

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TCRC President Paul Boucher is on vacation with his family in Sweden to watch and support Team Canada at the World Juniors.  Although Team Canada lost today in the quarter finals he has this message to Team Canada: teamstersrail.ca/news-details/n…

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Teamsters Lu 90 was chartered October 1903, it is one of the original locals following our amalgamation. Although they may be old, their age has not slowed them down. Stewards from around Iowa devoted their Sunday to learn to better represent their members.

Happening Now: Joining the ongoing Business Agent Training in Indianapolis are two Union Brothers from Lu 89 in Louisville, KY. These brothers are leading conversations and education about their experiences and tactics in dealing with "Right-to-Work".

Happening Now: Co-Director Dennis Hower leads a diverse group of business agents in exercises in contract costing. By knowing how to cost a contract, negotiators are able to better formulate strategies to assess proposals to negotiate a better contract for Teamster members.

Happening Now: Business Agents from Indianapolis, IN (135) & Des Moines, IA (90) participating in the BASIS program learn how to file and deal with labor charges from Staff Attny Willie Burden. The Teamsters will have the best trained, strongest officers, agents, & stewards.

Happening Now: Central Region Coordinator, Nick Perry leads Business Agents from Local 135 (Indianapolis) & Local 90 (Des Moines) in a time management program as part of a three day Business Agent Training followed by Steward's programs in both locals.

Education never stops, and neither do these members at Teamster Local 773 in Whitehall, PA. This program focused on proper grievance handling, roles of the Teamster Steward, and determining a grievance; crucial skills for any Teamster Steward.

Sometimes programs present unexpected opportunities; such was the case in Springfield, IL this week. What started as a more traditional Steward training became a practical exercise on the strike line...

This weekend we invaded the home of one of our own. Teamsters Local Union 773 in Allentown, PA is home to our Co-Director Dennis Hower and more importantly a ton of fired up Union Stewards. This training focused on safety and health.

This past week Teamsters from around the US gathered in Covina California to learn how to negotiate strong Teamster contracts. With focuses on drafting strong language, contract costing, and research; this training gives Teamsters the tools they need to succeed!

This week in Tukwila, WA the Teamsters Training and Development Department is running a new all-in-one program. Hosted by Joint Council 28, this training is three programs in one: New Officer Training & Education (NOTE), Business Agent Skills in... m.facebook.com/story.php?stor…

Last week, Teamster agents from across the country came together in DC to hone their skills. Representatives from multiple departments and divisions provided their expertise to give these agents all the resources they need in their jobs.

As the training and development department ricochets around the country we were fortunate enough to spend a few days in Oakland, CA with Teamsters Joint Council 7 . Members spent several days focused on active real life campaigns, that they are current... m.facebook.com/story.php?stor…

Right now: #Teamsters are taking action at Amazon HQ, fighting for more workplace protections in the warehouse and logistics industry, and defending workers from the unchecked exploitation of one of the world’s most dangerous employers. #1u

Misdirects and misinformation are par for the course for any company negotiating a contract. Take a look at this recent memo from Kroger in Columbus, Ohio sent to the members of UFCW Local 1059. . . tinyurl.com/2tzzjy6c