Local 804 is not only a “Package Car Union”
The Redmond Slate has finally launched a website: www.PackageCarUnion.com
What is Row A saying to the thousands of Local 804 members who work inside the hubs and in the Feeder Department—let alone our union’s outside shops? Does the Redmond Slate really think that Local 804 is only a “Package Car Union?”
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Redmond Slate Out of Touch and Dwelling on the Past
When members bring up the concessionary contract and benefit cuts delivered by Row A, Howie Redmond answers that he’s not dwelling on the past.
Instead Row A’s campaign literature dwells on the ancient past. Read more »
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We’re pleased to announce that Sam Cuevas, Steve Auz and William Riley Fernandez have joined the 804 Members United team. .
A Teamster for 27 years, Sam Cuevas has served our union at every level. Sam worked as an Organizer with both the Local 804 and for the International Union. Sam has eight years of experience as a Shop Steward representing package car drivers and currently serves as an Alternate Steward in the Greenpoint Center.
A Teamster for nearly 22 years, Steve Auz worked as a Package Car driver for 17 years before going full-time inside. Local 804 members elected Steve to serve as an Alternate Delegate to the International Convention in 2006. Steve served our country with the 82nd Airborne Division for five years. Currently, Steve is a Shop Steward in the Maspeth Building.
William Riley Fernandez is the 804 Members United Slate’s designee to assume the duties of Health & Safety Director for Local 804. An Inside Full-Timer working as a Hazmat Designated Responder and 26-year Teamster, Riley Fernandez has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Communications, Media, Film & Video Production, is fluent in Spanish and volunteers in law enforcement.
Click here to learn more about the entire 804 Members United Slate.
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The Local 804 Members United campaign continues to build momentum. Local 804 members packed meetings in Long Island and in Manhattan to meet the slate, get answers to their questions, and make plans to build a winning campaign. Read more »
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We’re pleased to announce that Neil O’Brien and Ken Reiman have joined the 804 Members United Slate.
O’Brien is a 26-year Teamster and former package car steward in the Riverhead and Hamptons Center in the Suffolk. As an active participant in our union’s political action committee, DRIVE (Democrat, Republican, Independent, Voter Education), Neil helped lead efforts in Local 804 to defeat the anti-union Team Act. He currently works in the Feeder Department.
Ken Reiman is a 24-year Teamster who got turned on union activism during the 1997 UPS strike and has never looked back. Ken launched the popular Local Agitator newsletter to inform and empower rank-and-file members.
Click here to learn more about Neil, Ken and all the 804 Members United candidates.
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Public officials in Bayside, Queens have voted to rename a portion of 28th Ave in honor of Ron Carey.
Local 804 Members United Presidential Candidate Tim Sylvester spoke in favor of the motion at a meeting of Community Board 11 on Sept. 14. The Board then voted by 30 to 4 to honor Ron Carey by renaming the street where he lived. Read more »
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How do you feel about the last contract negotiations? Are you concerned about pension or health and welfare cuts? What would you like to see Local 804 do differently to enforce the contract? Is our Executive Board out of touch with the membership? Is it time for change in our local?
Click here to have your say by taking the 804 Members United survey.
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Long Island Meeting — Sunday, August 23
Manhattan Meeting — Sunday, Sept. 13
Come meet the 804 Members United Slate. Get answers to your questions. And get involved in the campaign to rebuild Local 804 power.
Our Long Island Campaign Meeting is Sunday, August 23 at 10 a.m. in Levittown. Click here to download a flyer.
Our Manhattan Campaign Meeting is Sunday, September 13 at 10 a.m. Click here to download a flyer.
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More than 70 members packed a June 28th meeting to hear from the 804 Members United Slate and make plans to win the election this fall. UPSers from nine buildings and every job classification attended the campaign kickoff.
The 804 Members United Slate will be holding a series of events so members can meet the candidates, hear about the slate’s platform and plans, ask their questions and get involved. Read more »
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The Local 804 election this fall is our chance to rebuild our union’s power. Local 804 used to stand up to UPS management, bargain strong contracts and protect our benefits. We can be that kind of union again.
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