The Solidarity Podcast by Teamsters Local 769

News: We’re now on TikTok (@teamsterslocal769), the Toy Drive deadline & December General Membership Meeting, and a Pension Legislation status report.

Teamster Privilege Benefits Packagehttps://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity

Story 1: The results of the 2020 Teamsters Local 769 Toy Drive with David Renshaw Contact - read more here. [email protected] for additional information on how you can support the 2021 Toy Drive

The Teamsters Local 769 Smartphone apphttps://teamsterslocal769.org/app

Story 2: Teamster efforts in the Georgia Senate Runoff elections with Joel Brito

Special Thanks to ALL of our Toy Drive Contributors as well as David Renshaw & Joel Brito.

Show produced by the Officers and Staff of Teamsters Local 769 including Josh Zivalich, Roly Pina and Steve Myers with contributions by Local 769 Business Agents. Episode written and produced by Bryan Bezpiaty. Show notes available at https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity

Music in this episode:Title and Credits Theme - The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: ApoxodePromo backgrounds - Onion Capers by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

News: Notice of cancellation of remaining 2020 events, lucky winners at November's General Membership Meeting, contactless sign in at recent meetings.

Promo: Teamster Privilege Benefits Packagehttps://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity

Segment 1: Eddy Valero speaks with us about the contract victory at DHL-MDC

Promo: Smartphone app promohttps://teamsterslocal769.org/app

Segment 2: Teamster efforts during the 2020 elections.

Special Thanks: Alex Alvarado, Joel Brito, Dondi Mcrea, Ivan Rodriguez and Eddy Valero

Closing Credits: Show produced by the Officers and Staff of Teamsters Local 769 including Josh Zivalich, Roly Pina and Steve Myers with contributions by Local 769 Business Agents. Episode written and produced by Bryan Bezpiaty. Show notes available at https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity

Music in this episode:Title and Credits Theme - The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: ApoxodePromo backgrounds - Onion Capers by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

1:17 News: Since the Summer break is over, we have news dating back to June such as MDC’s NEW 3 year agreement, Teamsters Local 769 distributes masks to Essential Service Workers, record volume at UPS and relief on the way and the 2020 UPS Peak Season Agreement.

Promo 1: Smartphone app promohttps://teamsterslocal769.org/app

6:02 Segment 1: Highlights from our September General Membership Meeting Highlights the latest on Frank Ordonez and other issues involving the Local.

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10:17 Segment 2: Election 2020 update featuring Joel Brito, Ivan Rodrigues and Josh Zivalich

Special Thanks: Joel Brito and Ivan Rodriguez

News: Early Voting Underway, Registration Deadlines and Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship Fund special update.For more information or to register for the General Election, contact your county Supervisor of Elections. http://dos.elections.myflorida.com/supervisors/

Smartphone apphttps://teamsterslocal769.org/app

Main Story: A full breakdown of the Teamsters Local 769 endorsement sheet along with an interview with Miami-Dade County Commission District 11 candidate, Robert Asencio. For more information on Robert, visit - https://robertasencio.com/

Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship Fundhttps://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity

Special Thanks: Robert Asencio https://robertasencio.com/ Andy Madtes and Josh Zivalich

1:14 News: Justice for George Floyd, our first Virtual General Membership Meeting, COVID-19 and where to find details about your workplace, and the Teamsters Local 769 Smartphone App is now available for all members. http://teamsterslocal769.org/app

Promo 1: Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship Fund https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity

7:39 Story 1: Highlights from our first Virtual General Membership Meeting held on May 28, 2020

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18:43 Story 2: An interview with Teamsters Local 769 business agent Keith Pascalis about the latest hot topics at UPS

Special Thanks: Keith Pascalis

1:33 News: COVID-19 and its effects on our local, please continue to visit our website for a full list of COVID-19 Industry Specific Documents and other information related to members of 769, Sysco Miami warehouse workers & drivers ratify their first contracts, and the Teamsters Local 769 Smartphone App is now available for all members. For more info visit - http://teamsterslocal769.org/app

4:28 Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship Fund - Learn more at https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity

5:23 Main Story: Our first Steward Roundtable featuring business agent Mike Cortez. A group discussion with members from UPS including Local 769 trustee and steward Bob Grecol, who is joined by stewards Joel Brito, Sean Bryson, Persio Diaz and Joshua Joseph, to discuss working at UPS under CDC guidelines and special COVID-19 M.O.U.'s.

38:16 Promo: Teamster Privilege Benefits - Learn more at https://teamster.org/benefits

Special Thanks: Mike Cortez, Bob Grecol, Joel Brito, Sean Bryson, Persio Diaz and Joshua Joseph

Show produced by the Officers and Staff of Teamsters Local 769 including Josh Zivalich, Roly Pina and Steve Myers with contributions by Local 769 Business Agents. Episode written and produced by Bryan Bezpiaty. Show notes available at https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity

1:06 After Intro - Title and Contents

2:38 Segment 1:  Coronavirus facts and information with Josh Zivalich. Details on the Union's efforts and challenges faced. For information on how your industry is being affected, visit www.TeamstersLocal769.org/COVID-19

20:47 Promo: Teamster Privilege Benefits - Learn more at https://teamster.org/benefits

21:37 News: The IBT COVID-19 website at www.Teamster.org/covid-19 , Florida House Bill 1 comes way too close, Teamsters win arbitration case against UPS Freight, and 769 boots on the ground for 2020 elections. Learn more at www.TeamstersVote.com

25:47 The New Teamsters Local 769 App - A brief explanation of registration and features. Learn more at www.TeamstersLocal769.org/app

Show produced by the Officers and Staff of Teamsters Local 769 including Josh Zivalich, Roly Pina and Steve Myers with contributions by Local 769 Business Agents. Episode written and produced by Bryan Bezpiaty. Show notes available at https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity

News: H.R.2474, Weingarten and our new app.

Promo 1: The 2020 South Picnic https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity

Segment 1: At our most recent General Membership Meeting, Josh Zivalich addressed the membership regarding attacks on unions in Tallahassee including H.B.1

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Segment 2: David Renshaw sits down with us to provide a negotiations update from the Bakery Division

Special Thanks: David Renshaw

Show produced by the Officers and Staff of Teamsters Local 769 including Josh Zivalich, Roly Pina and Steve Myers with contributions by Local 769 Business Agents. Episode written and produced by Bryan Bezpiaty.

In the News: 2019 scholarship winners, a BIG retirement announcement and a sad farewell.

The Teamster Privilege Benefits Package https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity

Main Story: D.R.I.V.E. Representatives speak to members at our January General Membership Meeting and talk about what’s at stake in 2020.

Story 2: New Member Packets bring new tools to new Teamsters

Dates to Remember in February:

8th - TNBC/Retiree Meetings20th - General Membership Meeting21-23 - Website Maintenance

Special Thanks: Kevin Currie, John Cuite and Joe Lopez

The latest on our fallen Brother, Frank Ordonez and The Teamsters Local 769 Toy Drive

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Main Story: Teamsters Local 769 endorsed candidate Danielle Cohen Higgins speaks at our December General Membership Meeting https://daniellecohenhiggins.com

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A look ahead at a new tech service coming to our members in 2020

Special Thanks this episode to the strength and solidarity of the members of Teamsters Local 769. Happy New Year.