Teamsters Local 597

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Board Meeting

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

   

 

   
 

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VT Truck And Bus Association Awarded

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

   

 

   
 

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New Website

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Vermont Truck & Bus Association - Honoring Mike Jean

Michael Jean received the honor of receiving the distinguished Master Truck Drive Certification and will be awarded the award on September 10.  Congratulations Mike, for a well deserved award.

To see Mr. Jean's letter of acknowledgement click on the PDF below

Again Congratulations to Michael for a job well done.

Mike Jean Award: Teamsters Local 597 Mike Jean

Town Of Berlin

On Tuesday July 12, 2011 the Local Union and the Town of Berlin reached a tentative agreement, through federal mediation.  We will be putting the T.A. agreement out to vote to our membership on Tuesday July 19, 2011

  • 5 Year Term
  • Increase shift differential
  • Increase in days carried over for sick days
  • Additional paid personal days
  • Increase in carry over for vacation days
  • Increase in paid boot/ shoe allowance
  • Increase in special duty pay $23 to $30 per hour
  • Wages - 3% each year of agreement
  • New - long term disability coverage - no cost to the employee
  • Fitness Program - reimburse up to $350.00
  • New - 1 day pay for time off for traumatic on duty accident
  • New - $1.00 increase when training
  • Health Care - Employee responsible for 1st year 20%, 2nd year 30%, 3rd year 40%, 4th year 50%, 5th year 50%.  This is for the deductible

St Albans Coop

We will be holding a contract proposal meeting on July 28, 2011 at LaQuinta in St. Albans.  Contract expires on September 30, 2011