Teamsters Local 769 in Miami Files for Representational Election at Con-way Freight

Teamsters Local 769 in Miami Files for an Election Today for Workers at Con-way Freight, Who Are Seeking Dignity and Respect on the Job

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Teamsters Local 769

Oct 20, 2014, 05:06 ET

MIAMI, Oct. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is an official statement from Mike Scott, Teamsters Local 769 President on the union filing for a representational election at the Miami Lakes Con-Way Freight terminal.

"For far too long, these hardworking employees have not had the respect and dignity on the job that they deserve," said Mike Scott, President of Local 769. "When they form their union with the Teamsters, they will be treated fairly and we will work hard to negotiate a strong Teamster contract for them that addresses their issues including job security."

Founded in 1903, the Teamsters Union represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico including more than 16,000 Teamsters members in Oregon. For more information, go to www.teamster.org. "Like" us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @Teamsters.

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