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olsen fish co. agreement!

6/14/2024

On Thursday, Local 638 members at Olsen Fish Company in Minneapolis, MN voted overwhelmingly to approve a new 3 year agreement!

With a negotiation team led by 5 rank-and-file members, 638 President Jonathon Kycek helped members see the single-largest 3-year pay raise members have had at Olsen Fish, doubling what had been the previous high in 2021. Members also saw contribution raises in their Central States pension, maintained their industry-best insurance through the Local 638 Health & Welfare Fund, and gained an additional floating holiday.

Teamster contracts continue to lead the way and rank-and-file participation is always the key to success! Congrats to these hard-working members at Olsen Fish Company!

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welcome to 638!

6/13/2024

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Say “hello” to our newest Teamsters Local 638 members from Twin Cities Acoustics! Thanks to the gentlemen pictured, along with Business Agents Tony Winchester and Hannah Bernardson, they achieved an incredible first contract.

They now have a 3 year contract, with an initial $2.00 raise, and then 4% over each of the next 2 years. They are now also covered under the Local 638 Health & Welfare Fund, which is 100% paid for by the Employer, have a 10% retirement contribution, overtime after 8 hours, job protections and much more!

Congrats to these new members, and welcome to the strongest labor union in the world!

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Important Update

6/12/2024

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Important Update for Local 638 Members at UPS:

Local 638 members at UPS will be experiencing unprecedented changes as the Company will be shutting down half of the building in Eagan, MN, in order to retrofit and apply various automation features. Because of the size and scope of the change in Eagan, 638 members in Minneapolis, Maple Grove, and Shakopee will also be affected. Members from Eagan will transition to these buildings per the language in Article 38 of the National Master Agreement.

Change of Operations Communications Team (COCT)

To better address questions, concerns, and ongoing issues that will arise from these changes, Local 638 has put together a Change of Operations Communications Team (COCT) made up of rank-and-file members in each affected building. Please approach COCT members or your Business Agent as soon as possible with questions and concerns related to seniority, vacation, bumping, and any other short and long-term effects of these changes as we will be meeting with the Company to address potential issues.

Change of Operations Communications Team Members:

Eagan

Feeders: Darren Radcliff
RPCD: Chris Rice
Twilight/Midnight: Rikki Schreiner

Minneapolis

Feeders: Steven Bethley & Brent Lindberg
RPCD: Corey Patrick – Landmark
Twilight/Midnight: Erich Audette, Norm Pomerleau, Mike Shaw

Maple Grove

Feeders: Andrew Thompson
Preload: Austin Hauser
Twilight: Eric Welle

Shakopee

RPCD: Steve Richardson

We understand that these changes may bring challenges and uncertainties. The COCT and your Business Agents are here to support you through this transition. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any concerns.

You can use the following link to be able to share you question or concern in real time and we will reach out to you to discuss if that is something you would like.

https://forms.gle/VLEcGmwnbE9qmGcy9

Stay informed and connected as we navigate these changes together. - Local 638 Leadership Team

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For ongoing information, stay in touch our Local 638 website or Facebook page.

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no cola in 2024

6/12/2024

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NO Cost-Of-Living (COLA) for August 1, 2024

Teamsters Local 638 received this news today from the IBT Package Division:

"Based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) figures released June 12th, 2024, by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there is no cost-of-living allowance as outlined in Article 33 of the 2023-2028 National Master United Parcel Service Agreement. As you may know, our members covered by this agreement may receive an annual Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA) in 2024 if it totals at least $0.05. Additionally, the language provides for a one (1) cent per hour and one-fourth (0.25) mils per mile increase for every two-tenths (0.2) point increase in the CPI-W Index in excess of 3.0%. Reaching an Index level of 308.163 in May 2024, the Index increased 0.83 points above the May 2023 Index plus 3.0%. The 0.83 points do not meet the $0.05 minimum."

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45-Day Letter: Part 2

6/7/2024

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Teamsters Local 638 received a second 45-day Change of Operations letter from UPS. The company states that they intend to move an estimated 117,000 packages out of the Eagan facility to the Minneapolis and Maple Grove facilities, with the majority going to Minneapolis, and the rest to Maple Grove.

To clarify: The 45-day period will not start until the Local has met with the Company to discuss and resolve the specific details of the proposed changes mentioned in this letter. This is necessary because there are no specific details provided about the number of jobs affected or the impact on the buildings receiving the transferred jobs.

We will provide more details as they are made available through the 638 website and social media pages.

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olsen fish co. agreement!

welcome to 638!

Important Update

no cola in 2024

45-Day Letter: Part 2

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