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| Martin Luther King Remembered |
On the night before he died, Martin Luther King gave a speech about the dignity of labor. It still rings true. He was in Memphis, Tenn., supporting sanitation workers' rights to respect and a decent wage. He said: “Whenever you are engaged in work that serves humanity and is for the building of humanity, it has dignity and it has worth.”
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| James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship 2020 |
The application process for the 2020 year is now open.
To access the JRHMSF application process (administered by ISTS), go to: https://aim.applyists.net
Please use JRHMSF for the "Key"
Eligibility: For the sons, daughters and financial dependents of Teamster members (including the BMWED, BLET, GCC and TCRC).
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| Workers Deserve Protection From Anti-Union Employers |
Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act - Workers Deserve Protection From Anti-Union Employers
By Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa
A U.S. House committee took a much-needed step towards empowering workers by approving legislation that would expand their right to organize on the job while shielding them from employer intimidation if they choose to form a union.
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| 492 Movie Teamsters Reach(lift) For The Sky! |
492 Movie Teamsters Reach(lift) For The Sky!
Teamsters Local 492 held forklift classes on November 15th and 16th. These classes were first come, first serve and filled up fast. There were a total of 40 attendees that were certified or re-certified over the 2 day period, which maxed out the class size limits for 2 instructors.
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| 492 BA Malcom Union Panelist at Film & TV Career Connection |
492 BA Malcom Union Panelist Film & TV Career Connection
Today, Nov 09, 2019, Teamsters Local 492 Film Department Business Agent Melissa A. Malcom served as a Union Panelist for the Film & Television Career Connection at the South Broadway Cultural Center which was sponsored by the Albuquerque Film Office.
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| The New Administrations Attack on Workers’ Rights |
The New Administrations Attack on Workers’ Rights
Under the current administration, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has systematically rolled back workers’ rights to form unions and engage in collective bargaining with their employers, to the detriment of workers, their communities, and the economy.
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Al Weddle At YRC 57 Years
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 Al Weddle has been with YRC Freight for 57 years, the longest tenure of any employee at YRC freight.
From YRC Drive On Magazine
Al Weddle has always been behind the wheel because it's what he loves to do. He began his career with Watson brothers in Phoenix Arizona, and he has been with YRC Freight ever since. Eventually he move to Albuquerque New Mexico, and he is there today, working as a line haul driver.
When asked why he has done this job for so long Al replies that it's just what he likes to do. Born into a family of truck drivers, it comes naturally to him. His father was a driver as well as his uncle, and later his own two sons became drivers.
Al’s love of the open road spills into his personal life as well. When he’s not driving for work, you can find him driving on vacation and spending time with his wife after 53 years marriage.
Although he loves life on the road, he explained that there are still some tough things that come along with it. Traffic and animals are the worst, he says and weather is most bad at night. His advice to drivers is to stay alert at all times.
According to Al, things are pretty much the same on the road now as they were back when he started except for the fact that things are a lot more crowded now. Al says he has just a few pieces of wisdom he would pass along to newer drivers. He reminds them to keep their eyes on the road. After all, just one second of distraction can be disastrous. “Get enough rest and don't fight it, it's much better to pull over and get a few minutes of rest rather than take the chance of getting in an accident. Watch out for those other people and be a good defensive driver.”
Remembering the advice his father passed down to him, Al says when you're on the road, you just have to remember to give yourself room, rest and be patient. Then you'll be just fine.
Al Weddle embodies the spirit shared by YRC Freight; hard work, determination and focus on safety and exceptional customer service. Employees like Al are the ones who contribute everyday to the legacy of YRC Freight.
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General Membership Meeting
Mar 12, 2020
This Union Meeting will be held at the Teamsters Union Hall (downstairs) at 4269 Balloon
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