Teamsters Local 115

Whether its fliers, brochures or postcards, we will all see a variety of mailings arriving at our home mailboxes this fall.

When you do receive mail like this, take a look to see if the item has been printed at a union shop like the ones on this post.

Candidates that support working families use unionized printing facilities, as they have for years, to reliably print and mail out campaign materials.

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Episode 203: Rounding Up the Vote

The latest edition of the Teamsters Podcast features Pennsylvania Teamsters turning out the vote this year along with a Capitol Hill update and information from a NIOSH official on how to stay safe on the job. Click or tap here to listen: https://teamster.org/2020/09/episode-203-rounding-up-the-vote/

teamster.org Listen to the latest edition of the Teamsters Podcast and hear how Pennsylvania Teamsters are using different techniques to turn out the vote this year, plus ge

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Be sure to register and vote! Click or tap here for more information: https://twitter.com/Teamsters/status/1312754652463738882?s=20

Show your Teamster pride and help support Teamster political action by purchasing the new Teamsters Vote 2020 shirts available at www.teamfundstore.com.

Teamsters Vote 2020

Over the past decade, pro-corporate lawmakers have worked to curb the rights of workers, undermining our ability to fight for fair wages, better benefits, and a voice in the workplace. So this November, Teamsters must exercise their own right – to send these lawmakers packing.

To find out more about the Teamsters’ demands for union rights, go to www.teamstersvote.com. And remember to vote this November!

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Union Workers for Biden Phone Bank · 2020 Victory

The Teamsters endorsed Joe Biden and Kamala Harris because we can trust them to have our back. Now we need to have theirs – that’s why the union is encouraging all members to get involved in this important election.

One way to get involved is for members to join the weekly “Union Members for Biden-Harris Phone Bank” every Saturday at 1:00pm ET until the election.

This a 100% volunteer effort for Teamsters to help turn out the vote for Biden-Harris. The phone bank will start with a training and then members will start calling voters in swing states.

It’s easy to do - just click or tap here to register: http://joe.link/Workers

mobilize.us Join union workers from across the country on Saturdays at 1 PM ET as we come together to talk to voters about electing Joe Biden and Kamala Harris! To make calls you will need an internet connection, a phone and a laptop or tablet. We will begin with a training and have time for Q&A before making c...

Notice of Local Union Election Plan. Please call 215-335-0100 or email [email protected] with any questions.

Teamsters Local 115 – Creating Opportunity

The Union Bulletin has been updated - visit www.teamsters115.org and scroll down to view the latest news and information!

teamsters115.org Teamsters Local 115 Creating Opportunity. Fighting for Working Families. Building the Middle Class. Learn More COVID-19 INFORMATION AND RESOURCESCOVID-19 (Coronoavirus) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. There are many types of human Coronaviruses, including some that co...

Power the Polls

Power the Polls is first-of-its-kind effort to recruit poll workers to fill the gap created by COVID-19 and ensure our election is safe, fair and efficient. This is a nonpartisan, nonprofit effort. This isn’t about a candidate or issue; it’s about supporting the free and fair elections at the heart of our democracy.

Union members know how important democracy is—in our workplaces and our government. If there aren’t enough poll workers for Election Day, that will mean fewer locations, longer lines and more confusion, especially in working-class neighborhoods and communities of color.

Teamsters have a critical role to play in this election. And one of the best ways is to become a poll worker and make sure every Teamster and every other eligible voter can vote safely, fairly and efficiently.

Please click or tap here to ensure the votes of all Americans are counted this Election Day: https://www.powerthepolls.org.

powerthepolls.org America is facing a record shortage of poll workers this year due to the coronavirus. Sign up now to make sure we have a safe, fair, efficient election for all.

General membership meetings will resume in October (subject to modified state, local, or federal guidance).

Meetings are scheduled to take place on October 25th, November 22nd, and December 20th beginning at 10:00am in the Auditorium.

Urge your member of Congress to pass H.R. 1603, a bill that stops the import and use of asbestos in the United States and addresses asbestos that is in our nation’s buildings and infrastructure.

We only support candidates who support Teamsters - Josh Shapiro supports Teamsters!

Let's make these topics for the next debate. Working families need to know where the candidates stand on issues that impact them in the workplace.

Today, the House is set to vote on H.R. 1603, a bill that stops the import and use of asbestos in the United States and addresses asbestos that is in our nation’s buildings and infrastructure.

Asbestos exposures affect workers in all sectors, including firefighters, construction workers, teachers, utility workers, health care workers, autoworkers, transit workers, and all those who work and live in buildings where asbestos was installed decades ago.

Please click or tap here and contact your your representative TODAY and urge them to pass H.R. 1603: https://tinyurl.com/y5zxjknj

Don't delay - request to vote by mail today!

PennDOT resumes issuing Real ID, deadline pushed to Oct 2021

From Billy Penn: After a pandemic pause, PennDOT has resumed issuing Real IDs, the security-enhanced version of a state-issued driver’s license.

The Department of Homeland Security mandated the new identification via the Real ID Act, with an original deadline of this fall. That’s been pushed back a year because of the Coronavirus, and is now Oct. 1, 2021 for all states.

Do you really need one? No, but people who don’t upgrade won’t be able to use their licenses to board a plane or enter a military facility.

If you’re interested in getting a Real ID in Pennsylvania, click or tap here for detailed information on what you need to know: https://billypenn.com/2020/09/18/what-philly-needs-to-know-about-real-id/?mc_cid=f9848d964d&mc_eid=0196ddb695

billypenn.com The cost, requirements and timing for PA's new driver's licenses.

Make sure you are utilizing all available PPE: Masks, hand sanitizer, gloves, and UNIONS!

To organize your workplace call 215-335-0100, visit www.teamsters115.org, or email organize@teamsters115.

Attention members voting in Philadelphia:

The City Commissioners have approved the opening of satellite election offices throughout Philadelphia, in addition to the two existing County Board of Election offices. This creates additional locations across the city where residents can register to vote, request a mail-in ballot in-person, receive their ballot, vote, and return it, all in one visit. In addition, voters can drop off their already voted ballot at any of the locations.

All the offices will be open 7 days a week starting September 29th, and will remain open through Election Day (November 3rd). The hours of operation are as follows: 11:30am to 6:30pm, Monday through Thursday, and 9:30am to 4:30pm Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Everything you need to know if you’re facing eviction in Pennsylvania (full guide) | Spotlight PA

Read this guide from Spotlight PA if you are facing eviction due to the COVID-19 pandemic: https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2020/09/pa-evictions-what-to-know-legal-help-rental-assistance/?mc_cid=9c4f5984cb&mc_eid=0196ddb695

spotlightpa.org With thousands of renters struggling to make ends meet, Spotlight PA has put together a guide for those facing eviction.

TODAY is ! To be sure you are registered and ready to vote visit teamstersvote2020.com!

Celebrate Oktoberfest with a Union Flair!

HEROES > HYPOCRISY

The HEROES Act has been sitting on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s desk for 129 days. Justice Ginsburg’s seat has been vacant for three. Which should the Senate get to work on now?

The Senate can’t throw up its hands when it comes to COVID-19 relief, yet vow to do whatever it takes to fast-track a new Supreme Court nomination—especially when it refused to even grant a hearing for President Obama's nominee eight months before the election.

Click or tap here to tell your Senator to pass the HEROES Act: https://tinyurl.com/yxzpcl6m

To make communication easier the following email addresses have been created for direct communication with specific aspects of the Union and Benefit Funds:

General Information ---> [email protected]
Organizing ---> [email protected]
Pension ---> [email protected]
Dental ---> [email protected]
Prescription ---> [email protected]
Disability ---> [email protected]
Vision ---> [email protected]
Legal ---> [email protected]

Be counted! Take the Census!

Congressional Virtual Service Academy Fair

The offices of Congressman Brendan Boyle and Congressman Dwight Evans are proud to announce their 2020 Congressional Service Academy Fair on September 26, 2020 from 10:00am - 12:00pm.

This virtual event is open to all high school students across Pennsylvania's 2nd and 3rd congressional districts who are interested in learning more about or applying for admission to any of the following United States Service Academies:

The United States Military Academy (West Point)
The United States Naval Academy (Annapolis)
The United States Air Force Academy
The United States Coast Guard Academy
The United States Merchant Marine Academy

Representatives from each of these institutions will talk about their respective academies, offer information, and answer questions.

Staff from each Congressional office will also be available to answer questions about the process of applying for a nomination from your member of Congress to any of the service academies.

For more information and to register please click or tap here: https://tinyurl.com/yyuy5pph

eventbrite.com The offices of Congressman Brendan Boyle and Congressman Dwight Evans are proud to announce their 2020 Congressional Service Academy Fair!

BREAKING (GOOD) NEWS: PA Supreme Court grants extension of mail ballot deadline and use of satellite election offices and drop boxes to make voting more accessible.

Ballots that are eligible to be counted must be postmarked by the time polls close and be received by county election boards at 5 p.m. on Nov. 6, three days after the Nov. 3 election.

Click or tap here for the full story from the Associated Press: https://apnews.com/0f0e6f48361df96d2d74d68ac6838709

DID YOU KNOW you can use your Local 115 Legal Fund benefits for assistance with real estate purchases, rental agreements, or leases? Call 215-335-2626 or email [email protected] for information on services and referrals.

If you have questions about the upcoming election voting rights experts are ready to help. Young attorneys with the Philadelphia Bar Association will run a legal hotline to answer any and all legal questions about the November general election.

The hotline can be reached at 215-238-6333 and will be open tonight (September 16th) and on October 8th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m..



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As part of the ongoing effort to protect the health and safety of members and to comply with state and local ordinances, the General Membership Meeting for Sunday, September 27, 2020 is CANCELLED.

If you have any questions or need assistance please contact Local 115 one of the following ways:

EMAIL: [email protected]
WEB: www.teamsters115.org
PHONE: 215-335-0100

Request your mail ballot by clicking or tapping here: ibt.io/VoteByMail