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RETIRED: Long time Shop Steward, loyal 509 Union Member, and UPS Feeder Driver, Todd Cothran has officially retired! Thank you for your years of hard work and support!
President Brian Clardy visited the UPS Grennville Facility and its Local 509 members.
Local Union 509 Supports Local Union 61
Asheville, NC
Hurricane relief efforts were collected and delivered to show solidarity to our neighboring Brothers and Sisters in North Carolina after Helene tried to destroy their world this past week. Our continued prayers and support are with North Carolina!
Check out our Facebook and Instagram pages to view Teamsters Local Union 509 live in action.
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A Message From President Brian Clardy...
“Teamsters Local Union 509 extends our deepest sympathies to each and every one of you experiencing the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Our offices have had limited access for communication with power outages and internet outages. However, we are here for our brothers and sisters in our communities! If there’s a need we can help supply, reach out to us. We are working to send resources to neighboring Union Halls in North Carolina in an attempt to alleviate their needs as well.
God bless you and your families.” --Local Union 509 President Brian Clardy
Hurricaine Helene FEMA Information
First Student School Bus Drivers Kick Off
Teamsters Local 509 Shop Stewards
UPS 25 Years of Safe Driving
Mark Owen and Rico Aiken
Business Agent Bill Patterson and Vice President Charley Brooks
ABF VISIT: The Local Union 509 President Brian Clardy and Trustee/Business Agent Jeff Cartee visit the 509 members at ABF Duncan, South Carolina.
Longtime UPS Driver and Local 509 Shop Steward, Kevin Wofford retired February 28, 2024! Brother Wofford is a great friend and mentor to the younger drivers, and he will be missed in the Spartanburg North Center. Best wishes in your next chapter!!
Business Agent Bill Patterson, Retired Member Kevin Wofford, and Vice President Charley Brooks
Sec/Treas. Mike Powers and Business Agent Aaron Byrd discussing the tentative agreement reached with Owens Corning. Members voted "YES" to ratify the contract. Business Agent Arron worked hard to secure a fair contract for the Local 509 members at Owens Corning!
Congratulations to Brother Jerry Harrell on behalf of the Local 509! Jerry began his full-time career in 1992, which included 30 years of employment as a UPS Feeder Driver. Enjoy your next chapter, Brother Harrell!
CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS: OWENS CORNING
LT to RT: Shop Stewards: Maurice Oliphant, Andy Fitzgerald, Carl Carver, Latonia Gordan, Business Agent: Aaron Byrd, Sec/Tres: Mike Powers, and President: Brian Clardy are currently in contract negotiations for our Local 509 Owens Cornings members. This 509 team has worked relentlessly over the past week to secure a fair contract that protects its members and rewards their hard work.
Congratulations to 25-year Teamster, Grace Thomas, on her retirement from the Spartanburg UPS Center! You make the 509 proud, and we wish you great years to come in your retirement!Vice President Charley Brooks visited with UPS Automotive Mechanic, Charles Morgan. Charles, who worked in both the Greenville and Spartanburg Centers, retired after 34 Years of service. Congratulations Charles!
CPR and First Aid Training
We would like to thank the IBT Safety Instructors from Local 519 out of Knoxville, TN --Ricky Patterson, Shawn Ray, and Jeff Stormer -- As well as, the Local 509's own IBT Safety Instructors -- Kelvin Orr and Lorenzo Rouse -- for educating our team on CPR and First Aid. Check out the "Photo Gallery" for more pictures!2023-2028 UPS NATIONAL MASTER AGREEMENT AVAILABLE ON UPS TEAMSTERS APP
Members are encouraged to view the full document and use it as a reference and resource to help enforce their rights and job protections.All Local 509 contracts, supplemental contracts, and PLAs are on the www.TeamstersLocal509.org site under "COMPANY CONTRACTS/PLAS"
Local 509 Charleston Movie Industry
President Brian Clardy and Secretary/Treasurer Mike Powers spent some time with our Charleston Movie Industry members on the set of the Netflix show, "Outer Banks." They are currently working hard on episodes for Season 4! Local 509 members are also hard at work for the 4th Season of the HBO show, "Righteous Gemstones.""The Local 509 welcomes the film industry to our great state of South Carolina! We have everything to offer from the mountains to the beaches and, of course, the BEST Teamster workers in the Movie Industry by far!" -President Brian Clardy
RETRO PAYCHECKS
New pay increases based on the UPS Teamsters contract went into effect August 27, 2023 and are retroactive to August 1, 2023. All UPS Teamsters have retro payment checks covering August 1-August 26, 2023 which are being processed now by UPS. These checks will be issued in October. Retroactive contributions to health care and pension funds have been made throughout the month of September. What's New at Teamsters 509
Download: UPS OfficialTallyReport.pdf
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Important Links Teamcare Website Central States Pension Teamsters Joint Council 83 Teamster locals and Joint Councils: APPLY NOW for a James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship. The application system is now open and can be accessed here. Eligible students must be: high school seniors in the U.S. or Canada who are the sons, daughters or financial dependents of Teamster members (including members of the BLET, BMWED and TCRC). The deadline for completing the application process is March 1, 2024. https://aim.applyists.com/JRHMSF
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Download: TENTATIVE AGREEMENT- TForce Freight Master Agreement 2023.FINAL.pdf
The application process for the 2022 James R. Hoffa Memorial Fund Scholarship program has begun. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2022. Find out more about the scholarship and apply online. Scholarships range from $10,000 to $1,000 for children and financial dependents of Teamster members who are planning to attend a four-year college or university.
Read More...UPS TEAMSTERS NATIONAL BARGAINING SURVEY 2022.09.30 As the Teamsters UPS National Negotiating Committee prepares to negotiate the new national master agreement, it is important that all UPS Teamsters weigh in on the key issues that need to be addressed at the bargaining table.
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Read More...Feb. 14, 2022 | LABOR UNIONS | After decades of decline, U.S. unions have a new reason for hope: younger workers. Workers in their 20s – and even in their teens – are leading ongoing efforts to unionize companies large and small, from Starbucks and REI to local cannabis dispensaries.
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Read More...If interested please call Frank Bramble directly (215-322-1238 ext. 2460) or complete an online driver application on the Tanner website www.tannerind.com, under the "career opportunities" tab.
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Download: 2021 YRCF Greenville Final 1-7-2021 1030.pdf
SCHOLARSHIP FUND NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS 2020.11.25 College and Vocational/Training Program Scholarships Available to the Sons and Daughters of Teamsters The James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund has begun accepting applications for the 2021 award year. The Fund awards financial scholarships to the sons, daughters and financial dependents of Teamster members.
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Read More...Teamsters, UPS Agree to COVID-19 MOU MARCH 19, 2020 The Teamsters UPS and UPS Freight National Negotiating Committees and UPS have reached an agreement to protect members at UPS and UPS Freight who may be affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read More...Please be advised the UPS Master Agreement, UPS Freight Master Agreement and all Supplemental/Rider Agreements are posted on the link below. https://teamster.
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Read More...Good Afternoon, After the launch of the new MyTeamCare.org website, use of SSN numbers to research information on members was not allowed. As you know, the new site was designed solely to be used with Unique Medical Id numbers (UMIs). As with the launch of most new websites, there are always "tweaks" to be made - and TeamCare's was no different.
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Read More...How the Horrific Tragedy of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire Led to Workplace Safety Laws PATRICK J. KIGER Young women became trapped by tables, bulky equipment and doors that locked or opened the wrong way as flames enveloped the eighth, ninth and 10th floors of the Asche Building in New York City’s Greenwich Village on March 25, 1911.
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