The general public has little to no idea what goes on behind prison walls and the critical role correctional employees play in keeping our communities safe. People pay attention when...Read More

Teamsters 117 is proud to represent members who work at the Seattle Parks Department, many of whom have seen their hours and number of staff cut back over the last...Read More

Over the last six years, Washington State correctional employees have made tremendous sacrifices to help the State climb out of the Great Recession. They have seen three prisons close and...Read More

Dear DOC Teamster: We are asking you to participate in a survey on prison worker safety, health, and wellness. The purpose of the survey is to help us understand what...Read More

On Saturday, over a dozen Teamsters spent their day off volunteering in an Emergency Food Network (EFN) warehouse in Tacoma repacking frozen vegetables for hungry families in Pierce County.  "They...Read More

Dozens of Teamsters joined thousands in the streets of Seattle on Sunday for the annual Pride celebration. Local 117 members from the public sector, private sector, and the Department of...Read More

Uber drivers in Seattle, who founded the App-Based Drivers’ Association (ABDA) last month, have sparked new organizing efforts by Uber drivers in Los Angeles.  The Los Angeles drivers have reached...Read More

Check out photos from the 2014 Teamsters Car & Bike Show, held on Saturday at the Teamsters Hall in Tukwila.   The event raised over $5,400 for the Union's Solidarity...Read More

Last night's general membership meeting kicked off with Secretary-Treasurer Thompson awarding the 2014 Jeff Alfieri Scholarship to four ambitious and talented young women.   Samantha Haley, Gabrielle Hickok, Madison Budinich,...Read More

Please join us for one of our signature Teamster charity events – our annual Teamsters Car & Bike Show – on June 21 at the Teamsters Union hall in Tukwila (14675...Read More