General Teamsters Local Union No.200 Brother Donald Walter received his 45th Year Teamster Anniversary Pin from Business Agents Tom Benvenuto and Gary Shearier. Donnie received this recognition to a standing ovation from his Brothers and Sisters during the Local 200 Waste Division Monthly meeting recently.

Local 200 and its members appreciate and thank Donnie for his years of service and continued years of service. Donnie is much more than lugger driver operating from the Waste Management site in Franklin, Wisconsin, he is a leader amongst his co-workers.

TEAMSTERS KICK-OFF NEGOTIATIONS AT TFORCE FREIGHT

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March is National Women's History Month and General Teamsters Local Union No.200 recognizes all our Teamster Sisters abilities and leadership in all aspects to advance workers' rights with their visions and commitments.  

The Local Union is honored to partner with Teamster Sisters Sandra Cruz and LaRhonda Paez that oversee the operation of your Local Union. Their efforts to serve the Membership comes without question. 

Take to moment to thank a Teamster Sister at your worksite for being part of the strongest Organized Labor Organization in America.

The U.S. House and Senate introduced the Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act) this week, which will empower workers to freely and fairly form unions and bargain together for their rights at work. 

“It’s time to balance the scales to ensure every worker has the right to have their voice heard on the job,” said Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien. “Big business has been rigging the game for too long, and an equal playing field is long overdue.”

Union support is high among Americans, with 71 percent approving of unions in a 2022 Gallup survey. Workers are in the fight, with petitions for union representation and work stoppages increasing last year. As productivity increases and CEO payouts skyrocket, it’s more important than ever for workers to have the tools to fight for their rights.

The PRO Act will fix some of the fundamental shortcomings of labor law. Under the PRO Act, corporations will no longer be able to get away with committing Unfair Labor Practices (ULPs) because substantial penalties will deter bad corporate behavior. Workers who are unlawfully terminated will be able to recapture back pay, front pay, and consequential damages. Under the PRO Act, workers who win at establishing their union will be guaranteed a first contract, will no longer be forced to attend anti-union captive audience meetings, and will not be misclassified as independent contractors to exclude them from rightful labor protections.

“The Teamsters, and all of labor, will make this policy our priority in the new Congress,” O’Brien said. “Reform is long past due and public support is on our side.”

O'BRIEN: TEAMSTERS STRONGLY SUPPORT NOMINATION
OF JULIE SU AS LABOR SECRETARY

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Standing in the center of the photo is Gunther Hirsch of USFoods as he is being recognized with a 45-year Teamster pin by Union Steward Jerry Haas to his left and Local 200 Business Agent Jay Couturier to his right.

Gunther is an outstanding Teamster with being very prolific with all the tasks he undertakes. Not only does Gunther work at the USFoods site, so do his son's Derrick and Ryan to establish 75-years of Teamster seniority.

Steward Haas states, "Gunther does whatever it takes to get the job done and is an all-around great guy."

General Teamsters Local Union No.200 appreciates and thanks Gunther for his leadership, hard work, and dedication.

Take a moment to view this informative piece regarding the candidates of the Wisconsin Supreme Court election in April 2023. The Wisconsin Teamsters Joint Council No. 39 body is recognized in the video as leaders in ensuring your voice is heard.