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MINNESOTA • IOWA • NORTH DAKOTA • SOUTH DAKOTA 32 JOINT COUNCIL 32 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

The Martin Duffy Adult Learner Scholarship is a tuition scholarship of $500 which is awarded to two Teamster members each year for use at any accredited university, college or vocational school. The 2017 winners are:

Brian Berent, a Local 320 member who works for the City of Excelsior and will attend North Hennepin Community College.

Wendy Schuh, a Local 320 member who works for Minnesota State University - Mankato and will attend A.T. Still University (ATSU).

MARTIN DUFFY ADULT LEARNER SCHOLARSHIPS

Drawings for the Joint Council 32 Keegel Yates Education and Scholarship Fund and the Martin Duffy Adult Learner Scholarship Awards were held on May 3, 2017. Winners were drawn by lot.

Eight $2,000 scholarships are awarded each year to qualified graduating high school seniors. The $2,000 scholarships are given in two $1,000 yearly grants for use at any accredited university, college or vocational school.

JOINT COUNCIL 32 KEEGEL YATES 2017 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERSHolly Brickel is the daughter of Thomas Brickel, a Local 120 member who works for Praxair, Inc. Holly will attend Minnesota State University - Mankato.

Erika Kosloski is the daughter of Thomas Borglund, a Local 346 member who works for Federated Coop. Erika will attend the University of St.Thomas.

Liam Franken is the son of Rhonda Franken, a Local 320 member who works for the State of Minnesota. Liam will attend the University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse.

Mitchell Lillie is the son of Darin Lillie, a Local 238 member who works for United Parcel Service - Iowa. Mitchell will attend the University of Iowa.

Brooke Mikla is the daughter of Mark Mikla, a Local 320 member who works for Ramsey County. Brooke will attend the University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse.

Amanda Otto is the daughter of Ida Bruckbauer, a Local 320 member who works for Isanti County. Amanda will attend Gustavus Adolphus College.

Josephine Pickar is the daughter of Bruce Pickar, a Local 346 member who works for United Parcel Service - Duluth. Josephine will attend the University of Wisconsin Superior.

Elizabeth Saby is the daughter of Carrie Saby a Local 320 member who works for the State of Minnesota. Elizabeth will attend the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.

Brian Berent Wendy Schuh

TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL 32

EDITORIAL BOARD Lawrence A. Yoswa

Wayne PerlebergLinda J. Hoidahl, Editor

OFFICE OF PUBLICATION 3001 University Avenue SE

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Teamsters Joint Council 32 (ISSN-07448678) (USPS-007951) is published quarterly in February, June, September & November, by Teamsters Joint Council 32, 3001 University Avenue SE, Suite 510, Minneapolis, MN 55414. Periodicals postage paid at Minneapolis, MN.

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INDEX LOCAL UNIONS 3 Local 90 4 Local 120, Local 320 and Local 471 5 Local 638 and Local 970

GENERAL 1 Joint Council 32 Scholarships Awarded 2 President Lawrence A. Yoswa - Elections Have Consequences 2 Secretary-Treasurer Wayne Perleberg - Save Your Union and Save The Middle Class 3 Political Director Ed Reynoso - Fall Elections 3 Teamsters Service Bureau 6 Local 120 Notice of Nomination and Election of Officers 7 Local 792 Notice of Nomination and Election of Officers 8 Local Union Meeting Schedules

V O L . 7 5 N O . 32

Wayne Perleberg

As most of you are aware, the Teamsters Union along with every other Union in the U.S. is shrinking.

In 2016, Union membership was down to just 10.7% of the workforce. This represents just a little over one-half (1/2) of what it was in 1983, and one-third (1/3) of what it was in 1964.

The state of New York leads in Union density with 23.6% while South Carolina heads up the anti-Union south with just 1.6% of the work force Unionized.

Unions set area pay standards and work place protections. All workers, Union or non-Union, benefit from the presence of Unions. Unionized companies pay an average of 20% more and are almost 30% more likely to provide Healthcare to its em-ployees. Unionized shops enjoy

higher productivity, lower turn-over and have a better trained workforce.

There are many reasons for this drop in Union density. Among these reasons are the loss of Union heavy manufacturing jobs and the weakening of labor laws designed to protect workers from anti-Union efforts of today’s corporations. Canada has much better labor laws and enjoys almost two times the Union density than here in the U.S.

There are now twenty-seven (27) states that have passed Right-to-Work laws which serve to under-mine the Union movement.

Corporations, large and small, have increased their pressure to limit or eliminate Unions in all areas of the workforce. Led by corporate giant Walmart and wealthy/greedy individuals like the Koch Brothers. Unions are under attack as never before.

At this point, you may be saying yes, but what can I do about this? I am only one person.

You are an individual but you are part of a much larger organi-zation. You can get active by voting only for Labor friendly Presidents, Senators, and Rep-resentatives. You can be active at your workplace by helping your Union representatives uphold your hard earned labor contracts. After all you are the Union, and it is only as strong as you are.

And finally, one of the most important things you can do is appreciate and support your Union. Your Union contract affords you many rights and benefits that your non-Union neighbors do not enjoy. Speak up and speak out in support of your Union. Do not be shy about representing your Union in a positive way.

Together we can all make a dif-ference and help bring Unions back to the positive force that they once were. The time is now, before it’s too late and Unions disappear altogether.

Save your Union and save the middle-class.

SAVE YOUR UNION AND SAVE THE MIDDLE CLASS BY WAYNE PERLEBERG, SECRETARY-TREASURER TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL 32

ELECTIONS HAVE CONSEQUENCES BY LAWRENCE A. YOSWA, PRESIDENT TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL 32

Lawrence A. Yoswa

Elections have conse-quences, and this fall we will have another round of consequential outcomes.

Sometimes we have good outcomes, but lately we’ve had some end not so well.

Your involvement in the election process by casting your voice and strongly considering Teamsters Joint Coun-cil 32 endorsements is important. They say there is power in politics, and in the Labor community it is vital to our existence.

Having our members express their voice at the ballot box is critically important, but it’s not the end of how members should be involved.

The Teamsters Union has been successful in politics for decades by the strength in our DRIVE program. Democrat-Re-publican-Independent-Voter-Educations says it all!

Most members have the ability to contractually contribute via payroll deduction $1 or $2 per week to our DRIVE politi-cal action committee so that we may impact politics by supporting candidates running for office that are like minded when it comes to workers’ rights.

In the coming months we will have DRIVE Representatives from Washington, D.C., visiting worksites throughout our Joint Council. If you’re already signed up, I personally thank you

for your participation. If you are not, please take the time to listen to their pitch and sign up to pro-tect the future of our jobs and our organization!

I’m very proud that my Local, Teamsters Local 792, leads Teamsters Joint Council 32 on the percentage of members signed up for our DRIVE program.

Consider this a challenge to the members of all Lo-cal Unions to surpass our success!

Call your Local Union, contact your Business Representative or Shop Steward for more infor-mation.

Sign up for DRIVE today!

LOCAL 90

Claudia Pettit Secretary-Treasurer Teamsters Local 90

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Edward Reynoso

FALL ELECTIONSBY EDWARD REYNOSO, JC 32 POLITICAL DIRECTOR AND SPECIAL PROJECTS ORGANIZER

This fall there will be elections throughout the state that are still very important for Labor.

It’s extremely important that you take the time to find out what seats are up for election in your community, city and county.

Teamsters Joint Council 32 DRIVE has conducted many screenings for some of the elections that will take place this fall.

If you’d like to see an updated list of our endorse-ments please go to teamstersjc32.org.

As I’ve mentioned in my past articles, we have a thorough screening process that asks many tough questions pertaining to our jobs and the ability for our members to earn good Union wages and benefits. Regardless of political affiliation we endorse based on the candidates answers to these questions.

I’d like to take this opportunity to point out two specific mayoral elections that will take place on November 7, 2017 in the cities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.

Saint PaulWe have officially endorsed current Metropolitan Airports Commissioner and former Saint Paul council member Pat Harris. We also screened all of the candidates running for mayor and concluded that the best candidate for the future of Saint Paul is Pat Harris.

His experience as a former Council member and his deep resume supporting Labor is second to none. He has a strong career advocating for work-ers and will serve the city very well as Mayor.

We hope you consider voting for our long-time Teamster friend Pat Harris for Mayor of Saint Paul on November 7.

MinneapolisWe have officially endorsed current City Council member Jacob Frey for Mayor of Minneapolis. We have screened all of the candidates that requested our endorsement and after reviewing the questionnaires and asking them for their com-mitment to workers in Minneapolis, Jacob Frey far surpassed the other candidates on his vision for workers in the city. His interview session was incredibly supportive regarding Unions and work-ers’ rights. In fact his quote of “I’m not looking to create a relationship with the Teamsters Union as the Mayor of our largest city in Minnesota, we already have that; I want to forge a partnership with you. I want your organization at the table when decisions are discussed that impact workers in Minneapolis.”

You can’t ask for a better commitment for Labor by his comments. For this reason and many others we proudly endorse Jacob Frey for Mayor of Min-neapolis and hope that you consider joining us in voting for him on November 7!

FAMILY SERVICES SPECIALIST

Dan Cherryhomes Executive Director Teamsters Service Bureau

Teamsters Service Bureau

In Iowa an estimated 40,000 Union work-ers in the public sector will be casting ballots in the next three (3) months to re-certify their Unions and their Union’s right to negotiate on their behalf. This is part of Iowa’s massive gutting of collective bargaining laws that passed in February, 2017.

The certification process is coming under high scrutiny by Unions. A legislative panel voted to advance a framework governing the election processes without addressing the concerns raised by Union leaders.

Some of these concerns ensure that em-ployees can vote while they’re at work and that steps are taken so workers have access to on-line computers enabling workers who want to vote to do so.

It’s a simple fundamental process that should be everyone’s goal. But the inten-tions of the Legislative Panel and Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) appear to be creating as much confusion to this process as possible in hopes to weaken Union power.

The power rests with these Union mem-bers and workers to vote. Regardless if these workers are democrats, republicans or independent voters, this vote is about your paychecks and benefits.

This vote is about you and your family keeping the standard of living you know.

I encourage all of my members to talk with your fellow workers and Vote YES - to maintain your Pursuit of Happiness that comes with your UNION CONTRACT.

LOCAL 90 IN PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS

Claudia Pettit Secretary-Treasurer Teamsters Local 90

Meet Cindy Whelan, Family Services Specialist at the Minnesota Teamsters Service Bureau. For 10 years, Cindy has been the go-to person and connection for Teamster members and our agency. Cindy is a great listener who provides answers to the issues that Teamsters call about. Her experience, skills and connections built over her 33 year career in human services help her work with Teamsters and their families while giving them confidence in her assistance.

What issues does Cindy hear about from members?

Chemical dependency, mental health, financial and legal issues, or family stress are some of the most frequent areas of concerns brought to Family Services. I asked Cindy for an example of a typical client. She provided the following statistics: 74% are new users; 78% are Teamster employees (vs. family member); 73% are male; 55% aged 41+ years old; 44% identify as Caucasian; since January 1st, 16 members have completed a chemical dependency assessment through the Service Bureau. Members are referred to Cindy from a variety of sources. Twenty-two percent are referred by their Business Agent or Steward, another 22% are referred from other sources such as a co-worker or family member, 11% by their Supervisory or Human Resources and 11% by a brochure/poster or newsletter.

Cindy is also backed up by a 1-800 answering service available 24-7 that can act as an entry point to connect with local counseling services in towns throughout Minnesota and North Dakota. Fifty-two percent of calls to Family Services are for EAP counseling services.

Cindy Whelan

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Local Union News

LOCAL 320Teamsters Local 320 is ramping up for some major changes coming up in the next year or so regarding legal attacks on public sector Unions and the imminent employer offensive that will follow. We are at a pivotal time for Labor Unions. What we do in the next several months will have a significant influence on how we operate and maintain effectiveness with an increasingly hostile environment. Our Local Union has constructed a strate-gic plan to stay strong in uncertain times.

Our strategic objectives are designed to meet the challenges we shall face. It asserts how we need to organize in the workplace, starting with communication and a greater emphasis on education and career development for our members.

We must revitalize our MNTLEL program for law enforcement and corrections members; and develop a political program that identifies the issues members care about and focus on the needs of public employees.

Our strategic plan is a solid road map through the gathering storm. This is going to take a lot of work to implement these objectives to reach our goals.

We invite all Teamster Local 320 members to join together as we weather the storm. In the coming months we will provide further information on how we will imple-ment the plan and what you can do to help.

Brian Aldes Secretary-Treasurer Teamsters Local 320

Lakeville Motor Express We continue our picket daily at LME/FLE and will not stop until this company does what is right for our members. LME/FLE is currently under investigation by the State of Minnesota, a Bankruptcy Court and the National Labor Relations Board. These things take time but we will continue to pursue every avenue to get justice for our members.

Contracts Local 120 continues to raise the bar. We have recently ratified great contracts with Sysco Foodservice, Ecowater and Super-moms Bakery Drivers.

“Local 120 members continue to push back against corporate greed, and as a result, our business agents and negotiating commit-tees continue to deliver industry-leading contracts,” stated President Tom Erickson.

Riverboat DaysTeamsters Local 120 is again participating in the riverboat days parade this year. Most of our members from Wilson Trailer Company located in Yankton South Dakota joined us this year in marching in the parade.

This is one of the largest parades in South Dakota. If you would like to see a great parade, join us in Yankton. You won’t be disappointed!

It is a great way to introduce us to the

community and educate them about our strong Teamsters Union.

Riverboat Days - Yankton, South Dakota

LAKEVILLE MOTOR EXPRESS, CONTRACTS AND RIVERBOAT DAYSLOCAL 120

Tom Erickson President Teamsters Local 120

LOCAL 638

Contract NegotiationsLocal 471 has been busy this year with two significant contract negotiations: Dean Foods in Woodbury, MN and Old Dutch Foods in Roseville, MN.

Dean Foods was recently ratified by a large margin. This three (3) year contract will see hourly rate increases annually, pension increases and the availability of a 401(k) all while maintaining strong language protecting workers and health and welfare for active members as well as retirees.

Old Dutch Foods was also recently rati-fied. This five (5) year contract secures a substantial upgrade in health and welfare with larger contributions to the member’s Health Reimbursement Account and

reduced weekly employee contributions and lower out-of-pocket expenses for all Union members. Route sales drivers will begin to receive holiday pay and the transport drivers will receive paid personal days. All drivers should see an increase in their wage packages.

Withdrawal Card Request It is your responsibility to request a withdrawal card if you are being laid off; going out on a leave of absence; taking a medical leave; or when you terminate employment.

Basically, if you are going to be off work and you notify us as soon as possible but no later than 90 days you will not owe Union dues for the period of time you are off work.

If you do not notify us, your obligation to pay your dues continues and after 90 days of non-payment your membership will be suspended.

When you return to work, you will be required to pay a re-initiation fee and/or all back Union dues. Unfortunately, there is no exception to this rule. It is also your responsibility to notify us when you return to work after any of the reasons.

You can obtain a withdrawal card by either requesting a postcard from your Union Steward, payroll department, online at www.local471.com or calling Teamsters Local 471 at 612-331-1931 or 1-800-528-4779.

PIVOTAL TIMES FOR LABOR

LOCAL 471 CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS AND WITHDRAWL CARD

Dave Laxen Secretary-Treasurer Teamsters Local 471

LOCAL 970

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Local Union NewsLOCAL 638

It’s hard to believe that summer is almost over. The Minnesota State Fair, Vikings football and yellow school buses are just around the corner. Whew!

UPS Negotiations We at Local 638 have been busy this summer with contract negotiations in both Minnesota and North Dakota.

We are also gearing up for the largest private sector contract negotiations in the US - the UPS contract which expires on July 31, 2018.

In July, we traveled throughout North Dakota and Minnesota visiting members and conducting proposal meetings. We kicked off our proposal meetings in St. Cloud on July 20, 2017 and had our last proposal meeting in Minneapolis on Sunday, August 6, 2017. Contract proposals will be forwarded to the IBT Package Division by August 25, 2017.

IBT Package Division Director, Sean O’Brien, has scheduled a UPS Screening Committee meeting on September 12, 2017. We hope to begin contract negotiations sometime in October.

Remember, those of us here at the Local 638 office are here to serve you, our members. Please don’t hesitate to contact us whenever we can be of help.

Have a great rest of the summer!

Trevor LawrenceSecretary-Treasurer Teamsters Local 638

UPS NEGOTIATIONS

I hope everyone has had a great summer! Overtime Most of our companies are doing a lot of business this season and this has meant more security for our members. But it also has increased overtime and has created less time for family and recreation.

This increase in overtime has caused some problems in a handful of our shops and many of you have experienced this firsthand.

We’re working with many of our companies to steer the overtime hours to those who want the overtime while offering relief to those who do not. But every contract is different.

I know that working overtime hours on our shop floors can take a lot out of you day in and day out, especially with these hot summer temperatures. So hang in there while we work to keep your overtime hours manageable.

Health Care We have been focusing on keeping your health insurance affordable either through negotiations or through changes to the Local 970 Health and Welfare Plan.

It is still a well-funded plan that gives you and your family peace of mind knowing that you’re covered. There are now around 500 members in this plan and it continues to grow.

Although there was a time when the plan took heavy usage and premiums rose to reflect that, Local 970 has worked hard to keep premiums affordable, and we hope that more companies choose to make the switch to our plan.

Local 970 continues to grow and work in your best interests. President Mike Kuta and I never forget who we work for.

MANAGING OVERTIME AND HEALTH CARELOCAL 970

Scott Gelhar Secretary-Treasurer Teamsters Local 970

The 2017 Teamsters Women’s Confer-ence will be held September 17-19, 2017. Conference participants should regis-ter online at: http://ibt.io/2017TWC

For questions regarding registration, please contact Vicky Matullo at 202-624-8724 or vmatullo@teamster.org.

For general conference questions, please contact Megan Hahn at 202-624-8799 or mhahn@teamster.org.

For assistance with making travel ar-rangements, please call the Teamster Travel Department at 202-624-6999 or 1-800-IBT-FLY1.

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Local Union NewsLOCAL 120 NOTICE OF NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Membership Become a member or encourage your Teamster co-workers and family relatives to join today!

Our philosophy is to serve our members. We are not-for-profit or for charity, but for service.

We are member-owned and operated, so we understand YOU – the Teamsters.

We encourage thrift savings through payroll deduction.

We understand the term seasonal layoff.

We offer skip pay and extension agreements during tough times.

We offer lower loan rates than other lenders – with current rates as low as 2.75% apr.

We also take a look at the big picture when we process your loan application – not just your credit score.

But above all else, we’re here to build a relationship with you and to get to know you and your family, because at the end of the day we’re more than just another bank or credit union – we’re people you can trust!

WINcentive Savings Available exclusively to Minnesota Credit Union members. WINcentive offers cash prizes for saving money. For every $25 increase in your bal-ance, you will earn one entry (up to 4 entries per month) into each of the following drawings: $100 monthly, $1,000 quarterly, and $5,000 annually.

Call the Credit Union today to open your WINcentive Savings account! Member Appreciation Week is October 10-13 Teamsters Credit Union celebrates our members! Membership Specials - Loan Specials * Cash Drawings * Giveaways * Food and More.

Stay connected to Credit Union news and specials by subscribing to our Credit Union emails.

Your savings are federally insured to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government, NCUA.

Visit www.mnteamsterscu.com to subscribe!

TEAMSTERS CREDIT UNION

Notice is hereby given of the nomination and election of the following officers of Local Union 120: President/Business Agent, Vice President/Business Agent, Secretary-Treasurer/ Business Agent, Recording Secretary/Business Agent, and three (3) Trustees. Eleven (11) additional Business Agents also will be elected (number of Business Agent positions is subject to change). The terms of office for these officers and elected Business Agents will commence on January 1, 2018 and continue until December 31, 2020. Nominations Nominations will be accepted at a Membership Meeting of Local Union 120 to be held on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at the Local Union meeting hall, 9422 Ulysses Street NE, in Blaine, Minnesota. Nominations will be held at 7:00 p.m..Nominations must be made and seconded from the floor by members of Local Union 120, in good standing with dues paid through October 2017. Any back dues or fees may be paid at the Local Union office through 4:00 p.m. on November 8, 2017. Nominees must accept nomination in person, or if absent, in writing for only one office. Written acceptances must be submitted to Secretary-Treasurer Bill Wedebrand. A member may not accept nomination for President, Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer, or Recording Secretary and also accept a separate nomination for one of the eleven (11) Business Agent positions (number of Business Agent positions is subject to change).Members may also nominate, second nominations and accept nominations by mail. Written nominations, seconds and acceptances must be received by Secretary-Treasurer Bill Wedebrand no later than the start of the meeting and must specify the name of the nominee and the office or Business Agent position sought. Seconds must also specify the name

of the nominee and the office/position to which the nominee has been nominated. Candidates accepting a nomination in writing must specify the office or Business Agent position for which the nomination is accepted.Eligibility to Run for Office In order to be eligible to run for office or Business Agent, a member must satisfy the twenty-four (24) consecutive month good standing requirement in Article II, Section 4(a)(1) of the International Constitution by the timely payment of dues.A member on dues check-off will not lose good standing as a result of a delay or default by the employer in sending dues to the Local or because of an employer’s failure to make the proper deductions from the member’s pay in any month in which the member had any earnings from which deductions could have been made.Potential candidates may check their eligibility, and the eligibility of their nominators and seconders, prior to the nominations meeting by submitting a written request to Secretary-Treasurer Bill Wedebrand.Election The election will be conducted by mail ballot. Ballots will be mailed to all active members and new applicants eligible for membership in Local Union 120 on or about November 27, 2017. All ballots must be received at the designated Post Office Box by 10:00 a.m. on December 14, 2017 to be counted. Members who have not received a ballot by December 4, 2017, should call the Local Union Office at 877-832-6787 to request a ballot. Duplicate ballots must be requested no later than 4:00 p.m., on December 8, 2017. Instructions for the completion of the ballot will be enclosed in the ballot package. This is a secret ballot vote. You should mark your ballot in private and mail your ballot, sealed in the secret ballot envelope, to

the designated post office box in the postage paid Business Reply Envelope provided. Do not give your ballot to anyone. Do not remove the identifying label from the return envelope. Your secret ballot will be separated from the return envelope before it is opened for counting. If you remove the label, your ballot will not be counted.Eligibility to Vote To be eligible to vote in this election a member must be in good standing with initiation fees and dues paid through October 2017. Members have until 4:00 p.m. on December 13, 2017, to pay their initiation fees or dues at the Local Union office in order to have their votes counted. Under the International Constitution, any member on dues check-off shall not lose good standing as a result of a failure by an employer send deducted dues to the Local or to make a proper deduction from the member’s pay in any month in which a member has any earnings from which dues could have been deducted.Ballots shall be retrieved from the Post Office box on or about 10:00 a.m. on December 14, 2017, and will be taken to the Local Union meeting hall in Blaine, Minnesota to be counted. Candidates or their observer shall have the right to accompany the Secretary-Treasurer to the Post Office to retrieve the ballots. Candidates or their observer shall have the right to attend the count. Candidates’ observers must be members of Local Union 120 in good standing. Elected officers of the Local Union shall, by virtue of such election, be delegates to any Joint Council with which the Local is affiliated, as well as to any convention of any subordinate body which may take place during their term of office. Elected Local Union Officers shall be delegates to such bodies in the order of priority set forth in the Local Union Bylaws.

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Local Union NewsLOCAL 792 NOTICE OF NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Notice is hereby given of the nomination and election of the following officers of Local 792: Secretary-Treasurer (Principal Officer), President, Vice President, Recording Secretary and three (3) Trustees. The terms of office for these officers will commence on January 1, 2018 and conclude on December 31, 2020. NominationsNominations will be accepted at the regular October Membership meeting of Local Union 792 to be held: Date: Monday, October 2, 2017Time: 7:00 p.m.Location: Teamster Building 3001 University Avenue SE Third Floor Meeting Halls Minneapolis, MN 55414

Nominations must be made and seconded from the floor by members in good standing of Local Union 792, with dues paid through September, 2017.

Mail nominations and seconds will be accepted from eligible members employed at the following companies: CHS Winona; Cargill; Dahlheimer Distributing; McDonald Distributing; Rahr Malting Company, Shakopee. Submitted mail nominations must include the name(s) and signature(s) of the nominator(s) and seconder(s), the position(s) being sought and the signed acceptance of the nominee and be received in the office of Local Union 792 not later than 5:00 p.m. Monday, October 2, 2017.

Any back dues or fees may be paid at the Local Union office through 4:00 p.m. on September 29, 2017. Nominees must accept nomination in person, or if absent, in writing for only one office. Written acceptance must be submitted to the Local Union Secretary-Treasurer no later than 4:00 p.m. Monday, October 2, 2017.

Eligibility to Run for OfficeTo be eligible to be nominated for Local Union office, a member must be in continuous good standing in Local

Union 792 and actively employed in the craft within jurisdiction of the Local for twenty-four (24) months prior to the month of nomination. “Continuous good standing” is defined as compliance with the requirements regarding the timely payment of dues, together with no interruptions in active member membership because of suspensions, expulsions, withdrawls, transfers or failures to pay fines or assessments.

A member on dues checkoff will not lose good standing as a result of a delay or default by the employer in sending dues to the Local or because of an employer’s failure to make the proper deductions from the member’s pay in any month in which the member had any earnings from which deductions could have been made.

Potential candidates are encouraged to check theireligibility, and the eligibility of their nominators and seconders, prior to the nomination meeting by submitting a written request to the Local Union Secretary-Treasurer.

ElectionThe election will be conducted by mail ballot. Ballots will be mailed to all active members and new applicants eligible for membership in Local Union 792 on or about October 13, 2017.

All ballots must be received at the designated Post Office box by 10:00 a.m. on November 2, 2017 to be counted.

Members who have not received a ballot by October 20, 2017 should call the Local Union office at 612-331-9194 (collect calls accepted) to request a ballot. Duplicate ballots may be requested through October 24, 2017.

Instructions for the completion of the ballot will be enclosed in the ballot package. This is a secret ballot vote. You should mark your ballot in private and mail your ballot, sealed in the secret ballot envelope, to the designated Post Office box in the postage-paid Business Reply envelope provided. Do not give your ballot to anyone.

The returned ballots will be counted:

Date: Thursday, November 2, 2017Time: 10:30 a.m.Location: Teamster Building 3001 University Avenue SE Third Floor Meeting Halls Minneapolis, MN 55414 Eligibility to VoteTo be eligible to vote in this election, a member of Local Union 792 must be in good standing with initiation fees and dues in paid through October, 2017. Members have until 4:00 p.m., on November 1, 2017 to pay their initiation fees or dues at the Local Union office in order to have their vote counted. Under the International Constitution, any member on dues checkoff shall not lose good standing as a result of a failure by an employer to send deducted dues to the Local or make a proper deduction from the member’s pay in any month in which a member has any earnings from which dues could have been deducted.

Elected officers of the Local Union shall, by virtue of such election, be delegates to any Joint Council with which the Local is affiliated, as well as any convention of any surbordinate body, which may take place during their term of office. Elected Local Union Officers shall be delegates to such bodies in the order of priority set forth in the Local Union 792 Bylaws.

Copies of the International Constitution, the Local Union 792 Bylaws and the Rules governing the conduct of this election are available, upon request, from Local Union 792.

The Minnesota Teamsters Retiree Club has many benefits and social events available to its members.

The club has monthly meetings with guest speakers and free bingo with cash prizes. There are scheduled social events along with the annual

Christmas Party at Mancini’s Char House with prize giveaways.

The club also offers group medicare supplement insurance at group rates along with referrals and information regarding your retirement questions.

Membership cost is $15.00 per year.

Please contact Bob Bowen at 651-489-4635 for more information. Each year has a membership deadline as stated in our bylaws so don’t delay....JOIN NOW!

TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL 32 RETIREES CLUB

Local No. 471 - MILK DRIVERS & DAIRY EMPLOYEES

General Membership meetings held at3001 University Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN

Website address: www.local471.com

1st Tuesday General Membership-monthly 7:00 p.m. 3rd Floor Meeting Halls Other 471 meetings held at: 1st Thursday Norwood, Bongards – 11:00 a.m. Midtown Café & 4:30 p.m. January, March, May, September, November 3rd Thursday Litchfield - Civic Arena 6:30 p.m. January, March, May, September, November 4th Thursday Winthrop - Tanker Bay 8:00 p.m. January, March, May, September, November

Local No. 638 - MISCELLANEOUS DRIVERS, HELPERS & WAREHOUSEMEN

Meetings at 3001 University Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MNWebsite address: www.teamsterslocal638.org

3rd Monday Stewards 7:30 p.m. General Membership 1:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.

NORTH DAKOTAMeetings held at Teamsters Hall

1100 Basin Avenue, Bismarck, NDWebsite address: www.teamsterslocal638.org

3rd Tuesday General Membership 7:00 p.m.

Local No. 90 - GENERAL DRIVERS Meetings held at 2425 Delaware Avenue, Des Moines, IA

2nd Thursday General Membership 7:00 p.m.

Local No. 120 - GENERAL DRIVERS Meetings held at 9422 Ulysses Street NE, Blaine, MN

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

Website address: www.teamsterslocal120.org Thursday September 21 7:00 p.m. Sunday October 15 10:00 a.m. Thursday November 9 7:00 p.m. Sunday December 17 10:00 a.m.

DES MOINES Meetings held at 2425 Delaware Avenue, Des Moines, IA

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS Iowa meeting schedule will be on call. See postings.

DUBUQUE

Meetings held at 195 East 14th Street, Dubuque, IA 2nd Thursday 6:30 p.m

FARGOMeetings held at 1114 Main Avenue, Fargo, ND

2nd Thursday General Membership 7:00 p.m.

GRAND FORKS 3rd Tuesday Divisional Meeting 7:00 p.m. SIOUX FALLS

Meetings held at 105 North Conklin, Sioux Falls, SD GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

Sunday September 17 11:00 a.m. Friday October 20 6:00 p.m. Sunday November 12 11:00 a.m. Friday December 15 6:00 p.m.

Local No. 160 - GENERAL DRIVERS (Rochester)

Meetings held at 401 Woodlake Drive SE, Rochester, MN 3rd Tuesday Executive Board 6:00 p.m. General Membership 7:00 p.m. Craft Meetings On Call

Local No. 289 - BAKERY & LAUNDRY DRIVERS

Meetings at 3001 University Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 4th Tuesday Executive Board 5:00 p.m. Stewards 6:30 p.m. General Membership 7:00 p.m.Other 289 meetings held at: On Call Brainerd, Chaska, Detroit Lakes, Fergus

Falls, St. Cloud, Sauk Centre, Thief River Falls, Willmar, Crookston, Perham, Wadena, Moorhead, East Grand Forks, Aitkin, Bemidji, Rush City, Chisago City

Local No. 320 - PUBLIC & LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEESWebsite address: www.teamsterslocal320.org

GREATER MINNESOTAMembers will be informed by mail of meeting dates.

TWIN CITIESGeneral Membership meetings held at

3001 University Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 2nd Tuesday Hospitality 6:30 p.m. General Membership 7:00 p.m. Members will be informed by mail of meeting dates.

Local No. 346 - GENERAL DRIVERS, WAREHOUSEMEN, HELPERS & INSIDE EMPLOYEES (Duluth)

2802 West First Street, Duluth, MN 2nd Wednesday Executive Board 9:00 a.m. General Membership 6:00 p.m. Other 346 meetings held at: On Call Grand Rapids - To be announced Bemidji - Labor Center Ashland, WI - W.I.T.C. International Falls - Woodworkers Hall Virginia - Carpenters Hall

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Local No. 792 - BREWERY, LIQUOR, SOFT DRINKS, SPRING WATER & TAXI DRIVERS

Meetings at 3001 University Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MNWebsite address: www.teamsterslocal792.org

Regular Schedule1st Monday Stewards 6:30 p.m. General Membership 7:00 p.m.1st Tuesday General Membership 9:00 a.m.After 1st Monday (2nd & 3rd Shifts)3rd Thursday Executive Board 6:30 p.m.Other 792 meetings held at:2nd Tuesday Shakopee 4:00 p.m.

Local No. 970 - METAL SHOP WAREHOUSEMEN & HELPERS

Meetings at 3001 University Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN3rd Thursday General Membership (Night Shift) 2:00 p.m. Executive Board 5:00 p.m.

General Membership (Day Shift) 6:00 p.m

Local No. 974 - GARAGE MAINTENANCE, MACHINE WAREHOUSEMEN, REPAIRMEN, INSIDE MEN AND

HELPERS AND PLASTIC WORKERSMeetings at 3001 University Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN

4th Wednesday All Night Shift Employees 1:30 p.m. Stewards 5:30 p.m. General Membership 6:00 p.m. Executive Board 8:00 p.m.

Local No. 1145 - HONEYWELL & ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS

Meetings at 9422 Ulysses Street NE, Blaine, MNWebsite address: www.teamsterslocal1145.org

1st Wednesday Shop Committee (1st & 3rd Shift) 3:30 p.m. General Membership (1st & 3rd Shift) 1st Wednesday Shop Committee (2nd Shift) 12:00 p.m.

General Membership (2nd Shift)

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Local No. 238 - CHAUFFEURS, TEAMSTERS & HELPERS - CEDAR RAPIDS

Meetings held at 5000 J Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA October 2 Executive Board 4:00 p.m. General Membership Meeting 5:00 p.m. November 6 Executive Board 4:00 p.m. General Membership Meeting 5:00 p.m. December 4 Executive Board 4:00 p.m. General Membership Meeting 5:00 p.m.

General Membership meetings cancelled for September.

DES MOINESMeetings at 2425 Deleware Avenue, Des Moines IA

Meetings will be held as needed.

WAVERLYMeetings held at 112 West Bremer, Suite C, Waverly, IA

Meetings will be held as needed.