Teamsters Local 324

The next General Membership Meeting(s) are: 9:00AM and 7:00PM on March 18, 2021

Local 324 will remain open during business hours, however worksite visitations will be limited and face to face meetings will also be limited. Please call the Local to schedule a meeting with staff!!! For regular office business, we will be keeping our staff at least 6 feet from members and ask members to follow the posted notices in the office to mitigate the risk of spreading any viruses. The safety of our members and the staff of Local 324 is our utmost priority. We also ask that you NOT bring children or guests with you to the office if possible. The restrooms at the Local will also be closed to non-staff personnel until further notice. Thank you in advance and stay safe!!! - Chris R. Muhs

Gene Pemberton (Retiree from Americold in Salem) is looking for Teamster volunteers to help with removal of downed trees and tree debris. You can reach Gene on his cell at 971-29-5492

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As required by the Election Supervisor for the upcoming 2021 IBT Delegate Elections,

Local 324 has submitted its Local Union Election Plan. Below are updated links to required postings including the Nomination Notice:

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The global COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting restrictions regarding large gatherings regretfully make it impossible for Teamsters Local 324 to host their Annual Labor Day Picnic this year. After carefully reviewing all options, the decision has been made to cancel the 2020 picnic. As you know, the Oregon State Fair and Marion County Fair have both been cancelled as well.

There is no greater thrill for us than to come together as brothers and sisters with our incredibly devoted members, but your safety must come first. Having seen what the world has endured during the last few months, and not knowing what the rest of this year or 2021 will bring, we knew the right thing to do was to make sure our members health was not put in jeopardy.

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Local 324 EXECUTIVE BOARD:

Secretary-Treasurer & Principal Officer of Teamsters Local 324

Recording Secretary / Executive Board of Teamsters Joint Council#37

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Remaining Rank & File Executive Board:

Rodney Trussell (UPS) ~ President

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On September 3, 2015, 24 drivers at Recology in McMinnville, Oregon voted 18-5 to join Teamsters Local 324!!! Now they have their first ever Teamster Labor Agreement!

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Teamsters Local 324 BULKHEAD DOOR OPEN Golf Tournament is scheduled on July 27, 2019 at Trysting Tree in Corvallis.

The event will again be coordinated by Raynel Whitney (retired UPS driver out of Corvallis).

Raynel Whitney presenting the Vets Helping Vets with a $700.00 donation on the left and a picture from the 5th annual event in 2015 on the right.

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Teamster Privilege Everyday Savings offers members-only savings on everything from renting a car to sending a bouquet of flowers. Teamster members can save money by taking advantage of all of the Everyday Savings benefits! From LEGAL benefits, to CREDIT COUNSELING,

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On November 13, 2014, the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust held a Live Webcast to discuss the health of the pension and funding updates. This Webcast was incredibly educational and I encourage all of Local 324's Members to CLICK HERE and watch the Webcast yourselves!!!

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Our Shop Steward Seminar on Saturday, May 4, 2019 was a huge success. Iliana Flores from the IBT put on the class and we had 17 stewards and members interested in becoming stewards attending!!! We also had Dennis Caza from the IBT's D.R.I.V.E. (Democrat, Republican, Independent, Voter Education)

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The Oregon Student Access Commission Scholarship Guide Booklets for the: Clyde C. Crosby / Joseph M. Edgar / Thomas J. Malloy Scholarship information is at the Local. All applicants must apply online at www.OregonStudentAid.gov . To be eligible, applicants must be children or dependent stepchildren of active, retired, disabled, or deceased members of Local Unions affiliated with the Joint Council of Teamsters No. 37.

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Local 324's 15th Annual Labor Day Picnic was held on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at the Beaver Grove Shelter at Cascade Gateway Park in Salem. Another great year and another great turnout!

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For those within a year or 2 of retiring and wanting to come speak to a Pension Representative, they are at the Local every other month. Call the Local at 503-378-1421 to schedule an appointment.

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Bargaining Unit News

Americold Logistics - Salem & Woodburn

Updates to follow...

Aramark

Updates to follow...

Bimbo / Oroweat

Updates to follow...

Cash & Carry

Updates to follow...

US. Foods

Updates to follow...

NW Cascade / Honeybucket

Our members recently ratified a new 3 year Agreement effective June 1, 2018 through May 31, 2021. Once the Agreements are signed, they will be distributed.

City of Turner

Updates to follow...

United Parcel Service

Contract Update

The National Master UPS Agreement, the Western Supplement and the JC37 Riders have all been ratified effective midnight April 29, 2019 with the Metro Detroit Rider being ratified on Sunday, April 28, 2019. Soon everyone will receive their retro pay back to August 1, 2018.

ALSO....Here are links to review the now ratified AGREEMENTS:

Final JC37 Riders and Summary and Highlights.pdf

Western Region UPS 2018-2023 Tentative Agreement.pdf

UPS National Master Tentative Agreement 2018-2023.pdf

Questions and Answers on UPS Retirees Subsidy Fund 8-7-18.pdf

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PART-TIME UPSers that were on the Company health and welfare plan will be moved to the Teamsters Western Region and Local 177 Health Care Plan beginning June 1, 2014. CLICK HERE for information about the new PLAN.

USF Reddaway

Back on March 19th, 2010, the Salem Terminal was closed. The Newport Terminal had already been closed and all employees under Local 324's jurisdiction had been transferred to other Terminals under different Local jurisdictions. Local 324 is still signatory to the collective bargaining agreement in the event members return to this jurisdiction. ***UPDATE- As of May 1, 2014, 5 Reddaway drivers from Local 162 will be transferred back to Local 324 now that these drivers are being dispatched from Salem.

Ventura Foods

Updates to follow...

Bigfoot Beverage (Pepsi) Newport, OR

Updates to follow...

WinCo Foods, LLC

Updates to follow...

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Secretary-Treasurer News

A message from your Secretary-Treasurer - Updated bi-monthly, go here to find a personal message from Chris Muhs regarding any current events or concerns that affect the membership of Local 324.

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Current News, Meetings and Office Business

Know your contract

A reminder: If you are ill or injured either on or off the job, please call, e-mail or come by the local for information on your short term disability benefits, as well as the waiver of premium benefits.

Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Membership Meetings are always held on the 3rd Thursday of each month, September thru May at 9 a.m. & 7 p.m.

Please come by the office, call or e-mail the Office Manager with any address changes.

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Employment Issues

The Transportation Security Administration (T.S.A.) is responsible for supervising the program which requires fingerprints and a background check of all commercial drivers with hazardous materials endorsements. Individuals are randomly receiving notice via mail, usually 60-90 days prior to license renewal, with instructions on fulfilling the requirements. You may also research information on the program or initiate the process yourself at the TSA's website by clicking here. The fee for this 'service' is $94.00*, and fingerprinting must be performed at one of their locations in one of the participating states. (*Fee amount subject to change.)

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Local 324 EXECUTIVE BOARD:

Secretary-Treasurer & Principal Officer of Teamsters Local 324

Recording Secretary / Executive Board of Teamsters Joint Council#37

Remaining Rank & File Executive Board:

Rodney Trussell (UPS) ~ President