Webster, N.Y. Police Department Joins Teamsters Union

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Dec 08, 2020, 14:43 ET

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Officers, sergeants, lieutenant's and investigators of the Webster Police Department PBA recently voted in favor of joining Teamsters Local 118.

Recognizing the increasing pressures on public sector funding and other variables that may impact employment, the Webster Police Department PBA leadership sought options that would enhance the representation and advocacy of the unit of 32 sworn officers of the department.

"Joining Teamsters Local 118 just makes sense. The depth in resources, knowledge and experience gives us the confidence we need to focus on public safety while knowing that our interests as employees are protected," said Webster PBA President Sean Walsh.

Teamsters Local 118 Law Enforcement Division represents members working in a wide range of positions within public safety.

Local 118 represents approximately 5,100 members throughout the greater Rochester and Genesee Valley region. Follow us on Facebook at Friends of Teamsters Local 118, on Twitter @Teamsters118 or visit www.teamsterslocal118.org.

Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Visit www.teamster.org for more information. Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters.

Contact:
Paul Markwitz, (585) 506-2048

SOURCE Teamsters Local 118