Teamsters Local 206

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Message from the Secretary Treasurer

Until further notice we will continue to keep the lobbies of the Union Offices closed to walk-ins. We will however, continue to take grievances and conduct regular business and dues payments by drop-off mail slot, phone, or exchange table. 

If you need personal assistance, please call and make arrangements to meet with your representative. We hope to open the office lobbies as soon as it is recommended and safe to do so. All staff are continuing to work throughout the pandemic and are available by phone, email or scheduled meetings. 

All Union meetings will be conducted as scheduled, unless otherwise noted. 

As always, we are here to serve the membership of Teamsters Union Local 206.

Gene Blackburn
Secretary Treasurer

Local 206 @ Work

Union Rights

Medical Benefits

Pension

Stewards Toolbox

IBT Convention Delegate Nominations Results

Nominations meetings were held on January 12, 13, and 14 to nominate candidates for Delegate and Alternate Delegate to the 30th International Convention of the IBT.

The following members were nominated for the three Delegate positions: Gene Blackburn, Dan Soeby, and Geoff Stewart.

The following members were nominated for the four Alternate Delegate positions: Leonard Stoehr, Regulo Ortiz, Michael Jurkiewicz, Duane Adams.

Read the official IBT Nomination Meeting Results Posting.

Teamster Resources

Grievance Forms

A grievance is a violation by the company of the contract, the law, employer rules or policies, fair treatment or past practice. Before you file a grievance, check your contract to find out about your specific grievance procedure. Talk with your shop steward or Union Representative for help. 

Don't delay! We may lose the right to file and pursue a grievance if it is not filed according to the contractual time limits. (Note: Grievances cannot be filed online). 

Tips on writing your grievance.

  • Limit statements on the grievance form to basic facts.

  • Think of the six Ws — who, what, when, where, why, and witnesses.

  • Do not include arguments, evidence, and justifications at the time.

  • Do include all provisions of the contract you believe have been violated.

  • State the specific remedies being requested: i.e. pay claim, remove discipline, etc.

  • Sign and date your grievance after reviewing the prepared grievance for accuracy, especially dates.

  • Turn your grievance form into the union office in a timely manner.

Health Benefits (Health & Welfare Fund)

Family Medical Leave

The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) gives us rights to to take time off to care of our medical needs and our family members. 

Find out more here.

In addition to the rights granted by the FMLA, Oregon employees have the right to take time off under several state laws.

Oregon Family and Medical Leave

 

Your Right to Union Representation (Weingarten Rights)

Union members have the right to union representation during any conversation with a supervisor or manager that could lead to discipline.

These rights have been upheld by the Supreme Court and they are known as Weingarten Rights. This means that you have the right to Union Representation when management is conducting any kind of investigation, be it into your numbers or an accident.

If management calls you into the office or talks to you about your job performance, an accident, or anything that could lead to discipline, ask for your shop steward.

Your steward has the right to know what the meeting is about and to meet with you to talk before the meeting starts.

You also have a right to take a break during the meeting and talk to your steward privately. Just say you want to go in the hallway and “caucus” with your steward.

Use a caucus to ask questions, to fill your shop steward in on important facts and to get on the same page.

Pension

Northwest Administrators (for Graphics Communications Teamsters) (800) 531-1489 

Teamster Privilege

Teamster Privilege offers many benefits, including credit cards and insurance discounts.

Click here to find out about other perks.

Dues

Dues are due and payable on the first day of each month. If dues are not received in the Local Union office by the close of business on the last business day of each month due, a $5.00 late charge will be assessed for each month that it is late. (If your employer does not deduct your dues, you may either mail them or pay them in person at the Local 206 office.)

Dues that are three months in arrears will constitute cause for suspension from the Local Union, and will necessitate the payment of a $125.00 reinitiation fee in addition to all delinquent dues.

If you pay by mail or in person, please remember: your dues must be received in the Local 206 office by the close of business on the last business day of the month. 

Withdrawal Card

Upon leaving the craft please obtain a withdrawal card immediately. Dues must be paid through the month in which you last worked to receive a withdrawal card at no charge. If you do not take a withdrawal card, you will be suspended when your dues are three months delinquent.

When you have a withdrawal card and you return to work, you deposit your withdrawal card and begin paying dues from the month in which you begin working again.

Labor Resources & Politics

James R. Hoffa Scholarship

Applications are available for the James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship.

In addition to the academic scholarship, the fund offers a Training and Vocational Scholarship.

Apply here.

State of Oregon Resources

For UPS Teamsters

UPS Legal (covers most simple, uncontested legal actions) (800) 222-3025

UPS Harassment Hotline (800) UPS-1508

UPS 401K Voluntary program (800) 537-0189

UPS Part-Timers / Western Region 177 Healthcare (855) 215-2039

For Graphics Communications Teamsters

IBT GCC Division President, George Tedeschi (202) 624-6800

Northwest Administrators (for Graphics Communications Teamsters) (800) 531-1489