Demonstration with Fall River Public Works Members
On Monday, March 24 the Local 251 Executive Board and concerned members demonstrated with Fall River DPW members against the potential privatization of essential city services and loss of union […]
DOT Physical Service
Local 251 is offering DOT physical service through a DOT Certified Medical Examiner.
A discount rate applies to members whose employers don’t cover physicals.
Click here to contact the Local Driving School so we can schedule your examination.
Solidarity with Local 804 UPSers
250 UPS drivers, members of Local 804, have been terminated for walking off the job in protest of another unjust and improper termination of a Teamster member. UPS expects the contract to be followed when it benefits them. Teamsters demand contract enforcement as well.
Click here to sign the online petition to support our brothers and sisters in Local 804 NYC.
Rallying with Hotel Workers
Thanks to all the Local 251 members who came out to the rally to support hotel workers who are organizing for justice.
Local 251 stands behind workers at the Hilton Providence as they organize for better working conditions, higher pay and respect.
Shop Steward Seminars
Thanks to all the shop stewards who attended the training on Investigating Disciplinary Grievances on February 22.
Our next shop steward seminar will be held after the General Membership Meeting on Sunday, March 30. The topic will be Dealing with Supervisors in the Office.
NEW for UPS Members: 9.5 Rights Enforcement Packet
With peak over, our 9.5 rights are back in effect. Now’s the time to get on the 9.5 list.
Local 251 has issued a 9.5 Rights Enforcement Packet to make it easier to enforce your protections against excessive overtime.
Click here to download a copy of the new 9.5 Rights Enforcement Packet.
Rhode Island Hospital Steward Elections
Rhode Island Hospital shop steward elections will be held at the union hall Saturday, March 8.
Click here to download the notice for the Rhode Island Hospital steward election.
Members Put an End to Secret Deals at R.I. Hospital
Former Local 251 officers signed illegal side agreements with R.I. Hospital that gutted members’ rights. They kept these deals secret from the members. But the days of secrecy are over in Local 251.
President and Business Agent Paul Santos negotiated a mid-contract agreement that protects members’ seniority and bumping rights if management changes their status as a part-time, full-time or temporary employee.
But before the change went into effect, Santos insisted the agreement had to be voted on by the members. More than 500 Hospital Teamsters attended a union meeting to discuss the change. Members voted 501 to 12 to back the new agreement.
“Members sent a message to the hospital that it’s a new day in this union,” said President Paul Santos. “Teamsters at the Hospital are going to be informed and we’re going to be united and prepared for contract negotiations,” Santos said.
Teamster Solidarity
Local 251 members rallied in solidarity with workers at the Renaissance Hotel and their union, UNITE HERE. Reinaissance Hotel workers are calling for a boycott of the hotel until managements respects the right of workers there to form a union and organize for better working conditions, higher pay and respect. We stand behind Renaissance Hotel workers in their struggle for justice.
Click here to watch a video to learn more about the UNITE HERE struggle at the Renaissance Hotel.
Members Pack Union Meeting
More than four hundred Local 251 members packed the union hall on Jan. 26 for our first General Membership Meeting of the year.
The new Executive Board took the oath of office and reported on their action agenda to put members first, including, shop steward elections, a new shop steward education program, contract negotiations and the launching of a Local 251 Women’s Committee.
Thanks to Local 251 members for your participation. This is your union. All members who want to positively move our Local forward are encouraged to get involved.
