Teamsters Local 597

United We Stand!

 

   
 

WhatsNew

Board Meeting

On July 24 we will be having a board meeting at Duane Messiers.

   

 

   
 

CurrentNews

VT Truck And Bus Association Awarded

Michael Jean receives award from the VTBA Master Driver Certification program.

   

 

   
 

RecentNews

New Website

New Website for Local 597.  Give us your feedback on the Contact page.  Let us know how we can better serve you.

   

 

 
   

Ron Rabideau

 Secretary-Treasurer | Business Agent

Ron Rabideau has been a strong advocate, and leader for our Teamster Local 597.  With over 25 years of dedicated history with in the working class, has allowed Ron to drawn on his own experiences in assisting members in receiving better, and more solid working conditions. Ron's reputation of knowledge, and determination has led our organization to equaling high results for those we represent.

Since 1987 Ron has organized and led our local businesses to better wages, working conditions, and benefits.  He takes the time necessary to listen to the concerns of each member to insure they receive the best representation around.

Leading many of the more modern day implementations at Teamsters Local 597, he has set the ground work for better working conditions for years to come.

Work History

  • Over 25 Years Of Service With Our Teamsters Local 597
  • 1978 -1987 Roadway Express
  • 1982 - 1987 Shop Steward at Roadway
  • 1997 - 1991 Appointed Business Agent 1987 and re-elected in 1987 and 1991
  • 1994 - 1994 Appointed Secretary - Treasurer in June 1993. Elected in 1994 - current
  • Since 1993 NNEBT Local Trustee
  • Served on many boards by appointment of the Governor, Governors advisory board, Workers Compensation Task Force, Vermont Film Commission