Bargaining Unit News

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Americold Logistics - Salem & Woodburn

• On July 20, 2011, our Americold members voted to accept a four year Agreement that was fully recommended by this Local.

Cash & Carry

• Contracts are finally in and have been distributed by hand.

Deluxe Ice Cream / Foster Farms

• Foster Farms has purchased Deluxe Ice Cream and Vitafreze in a court administered auction after the prior Parent Company, Matterhorn Grouop Inc., filed for bankruptcy. Although Foster Farms was not required to negotiate with us because the existing language did not contain successorship language, they still did as a contingency of their purchase. After meeting with Local 324 to negotiate a proposal, the proposal went to the members for a vote on Wednesday, November 17th from 11am to 3pm. The proposal passed by a high margin. As for Vitafreze of Sacramento, CA., the Bakers Union Local 85 also met with Foster Farms and ratified an agreement. With both Locals and companies agreeing to new contracts, the sale will go through and Foster Farms plans to keep the existing work force. In Salem, the new contract will be for 3 1/2 years and maintains the previous language, pension, health and welfare, has no concessions and meager pay increases. All in all, the members of Local 324 will keep their jobs and have renewed job security with a company that is well established and committed to making a long term presence in the Salem area. We would like to thank the members for their incredible solidarity and involvement and especially shop stewards John Carter and Marty Gardner. This was a group effort that was hard fought and paid off. Congratulations go out again to steward John Carter who was selected by the Executive Board to replace Jaime Olvera as the newest Trustee of Local 324. John was sworn in on the Executive Board on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at 5:00pm.

Farmers Cooperative Creamery - McMinnville

• On Wednesday, July 13, 2011, a vote was collected by the majority of members at Farmers Cooperative Creamery for a unanimous ratification of the Company's offer that was fully recommended by the Local. Letters are being sent out to the entire membership at FCC to explain the new three year Collective Bargaining Agreement that has wage and pension increases each year. Our thanks to Steward Jody Reynolds for all his help at the negotiating table and to our members for their support.

Interstate Brands Corp. (Hostess)

• Hostess has filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. Interstate Brands Corporation - International Brotherhood of Teamsters National Negotiating Committee ( IBC-IBTNNC ) issues an important Hostess Update.

NW Cascade / Honeybucket

• The Company shared their financial documents with Local 324 to prove their need for concessions. Local 313 Members have already agreed to concessions in Washington. Local 324 met with our Members at NW Cascade on Monday, October 18, 2010 at 6:00PM at the Company's yard in Salem to discuss the Company's concessionary proposal and put it to a vote. Although concessions are never easy, the members ultimately voted to accept the proposal for a 2 year agreement.

Oak Harbor

• "The Oak Harbor Report"- Click here for updated web site

• Oak Harbor retaliating against Teamsters! Click here for news release

• ILRF Reports Numerous Labor Rights Violations Committed by Oak Harbor Freight Lines

• Report on Oak Harbor/International Labor Rights (Adobe PDF)

Professional Mechanical

• Members at Professional Mechanical in Albany agreed to another two (2) year extension without concessions and wage improvements each year.

City of Turner

• A Union contract proposal for a three year Agreement was accepted by the Turner City Council on July 28, 2011 and unanimously voted on and accepted by the members on August 8th, 2011. Copies of the Agreement will be sent out to our Members.

United Parcel Service

• Telematics is now in Salem...drivers need to be aware that Big Brother is watching every second and you need to make sure you are doing everything you can every day to follow methods. The contract doesn't allow discipline souly on technology, but if you show up on radar, the Company may follow you to observe alleged violations. REMINDER!!!! Follow methods and utilize proper delivery techniques; if you have late air, HAVE late air!!! If you try to cover things by creative sheeting....you could lose your job!!! NEW FORMS for UPS over 9.5 issues. Click here for details about what qualifies a grievance. Click here for the 9.5 grievance form. (Adobe Acrobat Reader required.)

USF Reddaway

• Back on March 19th, 2010, the Salem Terminal was closed. The Newport Terminal had already been closed and all employees under Local 324's jurisdiction had been transferred to other Terminals under different Local jurisdictions.

Ventura Foods

• On January 28, 2011, a vote on the Company's final contract proposal was held at the Local. Local 324 fully recommended the offer and it passed overwelmingly. The new contract is for 3 years and has modest pay increases and caps on Member's healthcare costs with pre-tax provisions commencing in April of 2011. It also contains additional language for sick pay on the first day of an illness, 10 hour guarantees for Members on 10 hour shifts, a ratification bonus and time-and-a-half pay for holiday work. The Members stood strong back on January 15th when they unanimously rejected the Company's last offer. They sent a strong message to the Company that they were united in their effort to achieve a stronger contract and not willing to compromise. The Company listened and Local 324 had the backing to achieve the victory. Our thanks to shop-steward, Jill Sherwood, who works at Ventura Foods and attended all of the negotiations. Our thanks also go out to the Members; you were actively involved in the process, in meetings, and ultimately, it was your solidarity that made the final contract possible.  UPDATED 1-28-2011

Willamette Beverage (Pepsi) Newport, OR

• Local 324 was in Newport on February 24, 2011 to vote the latest proposal that was opened up by petition. Ballots were counted on February 26th and the members chose to move to the Company Health & Wellfare Plan.

WinCo Foods, LLC

***IMPORTANT NOTICE***

Updated May 16, 2012

• A contract extension has been signed to June 25, 2012 and both parties are committed to reach a tentative agreement by then. We had Warehouse Director John Williams from the IBT (International Brotherhood of Teamsters) with us for 4 sessions of bargaining on May 1st, 2nd, 14th and 15th and will have him again on June 14th and 15th. Much of the Master Agreement has been bargained and we are now preparing to bargain the supplements. Keep looking back here for regular updates. Below are some pictures from our HUGELY successful WinCo Teamsters Solidarity Day held on May 8, 2012. The support amongst Local 324's members was amazing. Solidarity DOES WORK! Together, we will win a fair contract!!! WELL DONE!

  

  

  

  

  

  We have settled on a core group of stewards to keep through the process to have continuity which will benefit our efforts. Below is a picture of the core group from our last meeting. If you are a steward and wish to be a part of bargaining, please call the Local; we can make arrangements for you to be an observer.    

  Your Union has proposed the changes directed by you and will fight hard to see those changes adopted. It's important to remember that we WILL NOT BE SHARING every detail from the bargaining sessions; we simply can't share everything because things change by the minute and by the day. That's why we have several of your fellow brothers in the sessions with us so that the bargaining fulfills the membership's wishes and allows for direct discussion from your elected stewards.  Stay strong WinCo members, SOLIDARITY will win the day!

  

  Your 2012 Union Bargaining Committee ----------- Front Row left to right: John Greiner, Rick Koloen, Jeff Adams - Back Row left to right: Quinn Webb, Steve Halsey, Chris R. Muhs, Tony Scales, Mike Vargas, Jason Haines, Derek Cutter

YRCW, Inc.

• CLICK HERE for updates from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.

• YRCW "Job Security Plan" ratified. Read more here

• As of March 5, 2010, all Local 324 Members employed by YRC will have been transferred to other Locals because of a "change of operations".

 

Miscellaneous Items

• National Labor College has free on-line courses!

• Teamsters Joint Council #37 Scholarship

• American Rights at Work web site, endorsed by your Local

• 2008 Master Freight Agreement

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Current News, Meetings and Office Business

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• A reminder: If you are ill or injured either on or off the job, please call, e-mail or come by the local for information on your short term disability benefits, as well as the waiver of premium benefits.

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• Membership Meetings are always held on the 3rd Thursday of each month, September thru May at 9 a.m. & 7 p.m.

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Employment Issues

• The Transportation Security Administration (T.S.A.) is responsible for supervising the program which requires fingerprints and a background check of all commercial drivers with hazardous materials endorsements. Individuals are randomly receiving notice via mail, usually 60-90 days prior to license renewal, with instructions on fulfilling the requirements. You may also research information on the program or initiate the process yourself at the TSA's website by clicking here. The fee for this 'service' is $94.00*, and fingerprinting must be performed at one of their locations in one of the participating states. (*Fee amount subject to change.)

 

Registered to Vote?

• If you are not registered to vote, or if you have recently moved and need to re-register, information on registering can be found on the Oregon Secretary of State, Elections Division web site.

 

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