TEAMSTER POWER REALITY CHECK

We discuss the upcoming convention and a variety of topics affecting members everyday.

We discuss management trying to issue discipline for ride along’s

We discuss how Sean O’Brien likes to make up his own narrative, which a lot of times , is the furthest thing from the truth

We discuss a variety of hot topics with Hannibal Aguilar

We discuss the different aspects of articles 11 and 12

We discuss a broad range of topics and about being proactive, not reactive with guests Hannibal Aguilar and Michael Sparks, who are both running for Western Region VP’s on the FEARLESS SLATE, in the upcoming Teamsters International Officer Election.

Myself and Garfield discuss my role as a VP at Large candidate on the FEARLESS SLATE, what we want for the membership and general campaign topics.

We discuss the different aspects of local delegate elections and the Teamsters National Convention

We discuss hot topics in Labor and our Country with guest Steve Zeltzer

We discuss Article 10, Loss and Damage

We discuss a wide variety of topics with members of the FEARLESS SLATE , who are running in the upcoming IBT INTERNATIONAL OFFICER ELECTION.Richard Hooker Jr - General President Marianna Battiste - International TrusteeHannibal Aguilar - Western Region VPMichael Sparks - Western Region VP

We discuss how to approach the new Ground Saver (Sure post) and some things you should know about Workers Comp

We talk a little about the tragedy this week in Minnesota as well as some history of the teamsters and civil disobedience.

We discuss changes to the UPS payroll system and penalty pay. Also, how members need to be more militant .

We wrap up 2025, with an eye on 2026

We discuss article 9 and our rights if we deliver somewhere that has a strike line

We discuss Local financial stability and corruption issues with guest Richard Hooker Jr

We discuss Article 26 section 5, DOT hours of service

We discuss Article 8 further

We discuss different aspects of Article 8

We discuss a variety topics related to the Teamsters Pipeline Workers with guest Eric Patterson.

We discuss the different aspects of Article 7

We discuss the different ways Roadie is having an effect on our work at UPS.

We lost 2 members at Local 767 last week, Sister Dusty Soles and Brother Jeremy Cook. We mourn them and speak about who they were with our 2 guests, Shane Watson and Jennie Lambert, who knew them well.

We discuss different parts of article 6

We discuss specific sections of Article 6

We discuss the very real dangers of LYTX cameras with guests Richard Hooker Jr, Eric Johnson, and Mike Moxley

Our continuing discussion with Richard Hooker about the state of the Teamsters

We discuss Article 5, sanitary conditions

We discuss some of the issues that Teamsters are facing

We discuss the need to transform the regional panels into something more efficient with our guest Michael Moxley, President of Teamsters Local 29.

We discuss the different aspects of being a steward

We discuss Sean O’Brien’s actions as Teamsters President

We discuss Article 3, including dues and supervisors working.

We discuss Article 2 - Scope of the Agreement and continuing heat related issues

We discuss Article 1 and the ongoing heat issues. As well as managements reluctance to put safety over packages.

We discuss Weingarten Rights, established by the Supreme Court in 1975, guarantee unionized employees the right to union representation during investigatory interviews that could lead to discipline

We discuss the paltry buyout offers and safety concerns

We discuss the idea of the buyouts

We discuss TCD’s and 156 reports

We discuss more harassment by management using observations

We discuss the different aspects of being a leader

We discuss some of the things we feel that UPS and Teamsters has failed at since the last contract with special guest Richard Hooker, Candidate for IBT President.

We discuss Identification(art 20), Union activity(art 21), and Nondiscrimination(art 36)

We discuss what’s involved with an 8(8.5) hour request

We discuss the proper way to fill out a penalty pay and supervisors working grievance.

We discuss how management and Liberty Mutual are trying to deny workers comp claims

We discuss always filing a grievance when management violates the contract. Always hold them accountable

We discuss the uptick of Layoffs and Terminations

We Speak with Keith Hill and Seth Pacic about the LECMPA employment insurance that covers you incase of an unjust suspension or termination. Something that seems increasingly more important as a member of the UPS workforce. If you wish to contact Keith to sign up or get more information about the LECMPA his email is [email protected]://lecmpa.org/