Sunday, August 16, 2009

What is a Steward Council? Why should I be a member?

Stewards are the backbone and heart of our Union. The Council is the organization for Stewards to learn new information, keep up to date on the activities of the Union, share member concerns, and work out solutions to workplace problems. It's a great place to build the Union and meet fun people. There are interesting guest speakers, trainings, and camaraderie!

So why not?

The New Leadership Slate is dedicated to making General Teamsters Local 386 a model Teamster Local.

Vote New Leadership Ship Slate.

Be a Steward!

Be a Leader!

Make Good Things Happen!
Special thanks to all the folks that have been helping us with the campaign.

It's not about me and Jeff. It's about doing the right thing for the membership.

As of August 13, 2009, we have 3237 members. That's a lot of families.

The responsibility is awe inspiring.

It takes dedication, integrity and experience to run a Teamster local.

Make sure when you mark your ballot in October...you are voting for the most qualified candidates.

Remember...it's your livelihood...it's not a joke!


Friday, August 7, 2009

Organizing ~ The Lifeblood of the Labor Movement

Using the Teamster Model
Is There any other way?



EVERY MEMBER AND ORGANIZER
It's more than a slogan

No one can organize like a Rank-and-File Teamster!

I've already spoken with several employers who would be agreeable to allowing me to take employees off role for "Volunteer Organizing Drives." (Volunteers would have their wages and benefits paid by the local.)

Organizing ~ The New Leadership Way.
  • Don't rely on "Gimmies from the International".
  • Target units which complement the units we already have.....hint: Gilton Disposal, Turlock Scavenger, FED-EX, Kohls, CVS, SMart Transport and now Grainger....and many many more. Dear I Say......Public Sector......I said it!
  • Don't wait for "Hot Shops" to come to you.
  • Hire the EXPERTS. (Rank & File Teamsters)
You want to see this Local grow....Volunteer....Get Involved!
It can only get better!

VOTE For The New Leadership Slate!

Questions, comments? Post here or call 209 595-9793 Talk to me!