NEWS FROM AROUND THE UNION

Teamsters Local 696 members join other Kansas United Unions for Washington Days 2008 activities

 Approximately 50 Teamsters Local 696 activists enjoyed and participated in the Washington Days celebration on February 29th, 2008 at the Downtown Topeka Ramada Inn.  Pictured below are some of the members attending along with Legislators Annie Tietze and Judith Loganbill (standing on either side of Bill Moore, Local Union President) and also in the green shirt on the right side of the picture, Fernando Harms, IBT Drive Rep.

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Washington Days is an enjoyable opportunity to talk to our legislators about issues important to all workers. 

Teamsters Local Union 696 members and leadership also joined with Kansas United members to tell political activists and Legislators about the goals and successes of Kansas United and its Union Affiliates. Pictured below is the Kansas United hospitality table with Chocolate Fountain.  Display signs and handouts told everyone about Kansas United.

Organizing

Organizing the Unorganized is the heart of Unionism. "People helping People". If any member knows of workers in need of Union Representation, please contact your Business Agent. Ask what you can do to help the unorganized workers in our jurisdiction.