Episodes

  • Proven Path to Victory

    Proven Path to Victory
    Mar 12 2025
    Main Story: Business Agent Andy Madtes joins us to discuss the City of Fort Lauderdale's current status and potential threats to working families during the current legislative session in Tallahassee. Story 2: Teamsters Local 769 Secretary-Treasurer and Business Agent Steve Myers breaks down the state of negotiations at Sysco and UNFI, along with an update on our Public Sector units. Teamsters remain undefeated despite legislative attacks. Stick around until the end for news about a big VICTORY in the show's closing minutes. Special Thanks: Steve Myers and Andy Madtes Closing Credits: Show produced by the Officers and Staff of Teamsters Local 769, including Josh Zivalich, Steve Myers, and Eddy Valero, with contributions by Local 769 Business Agents. The episode was written and produced by Bryan Bezpiaty. Show notes available at https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity Music in this episode: Title and Credits Theme - The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode Promo backgrounds - Onion Capers by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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    24 mins
  • Monroe County Special Report

    Monroe County Special Report
    Jan 16 2025
    Main Story: Andy Madtes gives a detailed report on the challenges facing workers at Monroe County Special thanks to Andy Madtes. Closing Credits: Show produced by the Officers and Staff of Teamsters Local 769, including Josh Zivalich, Steve Myers, and Eddy Valero, with contributions by Local 769 Business Agents. The episode was written and produced by Bryan Bezpiaty. Show notes available at https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity Music in this episode: Title and Credits Theme - The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode Promo backgrounds - Onion Capers by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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    14 mins
  • Countdown to 2024 Election

    Countdown to 2024 Election
    Oct 29 2024
    Main Story: Teamsters Local 769 President and Principal Officer Josh Zivalich breaks down the process for making political endorsements and the importance of voting for candidates who support our Union. Special Thanks go to Andy Madtes, Dan Allen, Joel Brito, Erica Bush, Josh Joseph, Breon Plummer, and Luis Ramirez, who have dedicated so much time and effort to educating our brothers and sisters on Teamster issues. Closing Credits: Show produced by the Officers and Staff of Teamsters Local 769, including Josh Zivalich, Steve Myers, and Eddy Valero, with contributions by Local 769 Business Agents. The episode was written and produced by Bryan Bezpiaty. Show notes available at https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity Music in this episode: Title and Credits Theme - The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode
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    11 mins
  • Attacks on Our Union

    Attacks on Our Union
    Jan 29 2024
    News: Excerpts from our January 2024 General Membership Meeting, including letters from scholarship recipients and an update from Tallahassee. Main Story: Andy Madtes breaks down the latest legislative attacks on working families from Tallahassee Announcement: Fidelity Mortgage 2nd Story: Toy Drive.  Annoucement: Union Discounts Special Thanks go to Andy Madtes, David Renshaw, and ALL who donated to our Toy Drive. Closing Credits: Show produced by the Officers and Staff of Teamsters Local 769, including Josh Zivalich, Roly Pina, and Steve Myers, with contributions by Local 769 Business Agents. The episode was written and produced by Bryan Bezpiaty. Show notes available at https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity  Music in this episode: Title and Credits Theme - The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628  Ft: Apoxode Additional Music by Harzival.com Promo backgrounds - Onion Capers by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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    24 mins
  • Summer Wrap-Up – Upcoming Events

    Summer Wrap-Up – Upcoming Events
    Sep 21 2023
    News: SB256 Update. Public Sector Ratifications at St. Lucie County, Indian River County, the City of Vero Beach, and Rockledge. National Master Agreements at ABF, T-Force, Allegiant, and UPS.  Promo: Scholarship Main Story: Save the Date - Here is a list of our annual events for the fall.  Promo: Golf Tournament Reminder: All members with children entering college! Please remember to submit the application for the 2023 Teamsters Local 769 Scholarship! Show produced by the Officers and Staff of Teamsters Local 769, including Josh Zivalich, Roly Piña, and Steve Myers, with contributions by Local 769 Business Agents. The episode was written and produced by Bryan Bezpiaty. Music in this episode:Title and Credits Theme - The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: ApoxodePromo backgrounds - Onion Capers by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Additional tracks composed by Harzival - http://harzival.com/
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    10 mins
  • Each One Teach One – UPS Member Education

    Each One Teach One – UPS Member Education
    May 31 2023
    Check out the latest episode of the Solidarity Podcast with news about UPS and more.
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    17 mins
  • STRIKE Prep And The Fights Ahead

    STRIKE Prep And The Fights Ahead
    Mar 8 2023
    News: Highlights from our February General Membership Meeting include news of the battles we face in Tallahassee, a special note of thanks to Brother Renshaw, and a list of our 2022 Teamsters Local 769 scholarship recipients. Promo: Fidelity Mortgage https://teamsterslocal769.org/power/member-discounts/ Main Story:.Business Agent Chuck Thome joins a roundtable of UPS stewards to discuss how to be prepared for UPS contract negotiations and any potential action. Recorded following a recent UPS Coordinator meeting, this segment features Dan Allen, Sean Bryson, and Persio Diaz. Download our smartphone app to stay connected. Promo: Wise-Traveler https://teamsterslocal769.org/power/member-discounts/ Feature Story: Andy Madtes, Business Agent, gives us a breakdown of the fights we face during the 2023 Florida Legislative Session and  Closing Credits: Show produced by the Officers and Staff of Teamsters Local 769, including Josh Zivalich, Roly Pina, and Steve Myers, with contributions by Local 769 Business Agents. The episode was written and produced by Bryan Bezpiaty. Show notes available at https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity  Music in this episode: Title and Credits Theme - The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628  Ft: Apoxode Promo backgrounds - Onion Capers by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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    25 mins
  • SPECIAL REPORT – UNITED Airlines Extension

    SPECIAL REPORT – UNITED Airlines Extension
    Jan 20 2023
    This episode explains a few of the details of the UNITED Airlines Contract Extension, as well as information on how to request duplicate credentials. That process is also included below. 2023 CONTRACT EXTENSION DUPLICATE VOTING CREDENTIAL REQUEST ANYONE WHO HAS NOT RECEIVED THEIR VOTING CREDENTIALS IN THE MAIL AT THE TIME OF THIS MEMO WILL NEED TO REQUEST YOUR DUPLICATE CREDENTIALS IMMEDIATELY AND BEFORE JANUARY 27, 2023 @ 11:00 AM EASTERN TIME DUPLICATE BALLOTS CAN BE REQUESTED BY SENDING AN EMAIL TO OFFICE@TEAMSTERSLOCAL769.ORG OR BY CALLING THE LOCALS MIAMI OFFICE @ (305) 642-6255 • IF YOU SEND AN E-MAIL (THIS IS THE PREFERRED METHOD), YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE SURE YOU PUT “REQUEST FOR UAL DUPLICATE VOTING CREDENTIALS” AND GIVE YOUR FULL NAME, MAILING ADDRESS, SSN, CONTACT PHONE NUMBER, AND PERSONAL E-MAIL ADDRESS. ALSO, INCLUDE WHETHER YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE YOUR DUPLICATE CREDENTIAL BY “TEXT” OR “E-MAIL” (WE RECOMMEND RECEIVING IT BY TEXT), YOU SHOULD RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION E-MAIL FROM THE LOCALS ADMIN. WHO WILL THEN CONTACT “BALLOT POINT” AND HAVE YOUR VOTING CREDENTIALS SENT TO YOU.• IF YOU CALL THE LOCAL ADMIN. WILL ASK YOU FOR THE ABOVE INFORMATION, AND YOUR REQUEST WILL BE SENT TO BALLOT POINT SO YOU CAN RECEIVE YOUR DUPLICATE CREDENTIALS.• IF YOU CALL THE LOCAL OUTSIDE OF BUSINESS HOURS (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM), OR IF NO ONE ANSWERS THE PHONE, AFTER THE MESSAGE AND DIRECTORY, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO LEAVE A “GENERAL” MESSAGE THAT WILL BE RETRIEVED BY ADMIN. AGAIN MAKE SURE TO LEAVE ALL THE NEEDED INFORMATION SO YOU CAN BE CONTACTED IF NEEDED.DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO REQUEST YOUR DUPLICATE CREDENTIALS – DEPENDING ON THE VOLUME OF REQUESTS AND THE TIME OF DAY YOUR REQUEST IS MADE; IT CAN TAKE FROM 1 HOUR TO 48 HOURS TO RECEIVE YOUR DUPLICATE CREDENTIALS.
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    9 mins