Congratulations to Bob Utecht on Retirement from US Foods

US Foods driver Bob Utecht, pictured in the center with Business Representative Jay Couturier on the left and Steward Ryan Propper on the right, has retired from US Foods after 35 years. Local 200

thanks, Bob, for 35 years of safe driving, friendship, hard work, and dedication. Bob is a testament to all Teamster drivers who are the safest and most skilled on the roads. He will be missed by all at US Foods and Local 200.  Submitted by Business Representative Jay Couturier.

Attention Holland/Yellow Members

Pictured left Kendall Gransberry right Business Rep. Mark Hanley.  We would like to extend our gratitude to Kendall Gransberry for his ten years of service as a union steward for Local 200, representing the hardworking members of Benz Oil. Over the past decade, Kendall has exemplified the values of leadership, integrity, and commitment, tirelessly advocating for the rights of our members and ensuring their voices were heard at every level.

We thank Kendall for his efforts, his passion for worker rights, and for standing by our side every step of the way. As he steps down from his role, we wish him all the best in his future endeavors.   

Thank you, Kendall, for ten years of exemplary stewardship!

Union Steward Jason Brown signed Russel Metals' recently negotiated contract. The Union greatly appreciated Jason’s involvement during the process; he was a huge asset.  It is an honor doing the work we do on behalf of our Teamster Members; each bargaining cycle brings challenges; at the end of the day, we are in the business of improving Members' lives, and a good contract does just that.  In solidarity, Jeff Bandur, President of Local 200.

The first of two contract ratification meetings for Roundy's members, which include Drivers, Maintenance, and Warehouse workers, was held in the upper hall at Teamsters Local 200 on Sunday, October 13, 2024. The next ratification meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 15^th, at 7:00 PM at Local 200, and the votes will be counted afterward.

KDP Warehouse's first contract

The new Keurig Dr. Pepper warehouse members in Pewaukee, Wis., Met to vote on their first contract.

The members rejected the Final offer from the employer. Although there were many enhancements, including Team Care H&W, we fell a little short on wages.

This was a great learning experience and a difference between being non-union, where you don’t get a say, and union, where you can say, “This isn’t good enough.”

We will return to the bargaining table and see what else may be there.

Respectfully Submitted

Terry Simenson,

BA Teamsters Local 200

HOLLAND/YELLOW CLOSURE ONE YEAR LATER

Written by Joint Council 39 Freight Director & Local 200 Business Agent Jared Wolski

It’s been just over a year since Holland/Yellow delivered a blow to 30,000+ Teamster members and their families by ceasing operations on July 28, 2023. Everyone has moved on, some for the better, most not as fortunate. The sale of company assets and payment to creditors, including former employees, continue to be delayed by the remaining few puppet masters at Yellow. They had received multiple offers from Jack Cooper Transport to resurrect and reopen the company. Still, they rejected over a dozen amended offers that would have resulted in over 20,000 Teamsters returning to work. Yellow has a history of being parasitic, but they have taken it to a new level. I hope for karma to do its thing. Their departure from the LTL industry and low freight volumes have left the remaining Union carriers vulnerable to attack by the non-union competition that now dominates the market. It’s never been a more crucial time to organize the freight industry (or any industry) than now; the ability to change for the better lies in the hands of all.    

Local 200 Roundy’s Driver Union Steward Brian Griffin and his son Coleman were checking out the Joint Council 39 truck at the recent Roundy’s Family Day event held at the Dockhounds Baseball Stadium in Oconomowoc. Coleman was slightly disappointed when we told him he had to wait a few more years to take the truck for a spin!

Pictured left to right is Brenntag Great Lakes Local 200 member Jeff Ellner with Business Agent Jared Wolski. Agent Wolski presented Brother Ellner with a 20-year membership pin, and Local 200 thanked him for his continued membership.

Brenntag member Bryan Peterson recently experienced the devastating loss of his family's home and all their personal belongings in a house fire. During the September 2024 Local 200 General Membership Meeting, a motion was proposed and approved for Local 200 to match all donations collected at the meeting. The members in attendance generously donated $2,101.00, which was then matched by the Local. The total amount was presented to Brother Peterson. In the accompanying photo, from left to right, are Brenntag Union Steward Herb Bagley, Bryan Peterson, Local 200 Business Agent Jared Wolski, and Local 200 Trustee/Business Agent Mark Hanley. 

IBT Central Region Freight Director and Local 200 Business Agent Jared Wolski met with members at Standard Forwarding in Milwaukee today to discuss Jack Cooper Transportation's possible acquisition.

General Teamsters Local Union No. 200 has partnered with the Taylor-Made Foundation MKE with a donation to assist this great organization with its 2024 Summer programs & Events.

“Mike and his Foundation do several outstanding events in the Milwaukee Community that impact the area youth with values, an understanding of teamwork, and the building of skill sets.  It is exciting to see his impressionable leadership with these young minds,” Local 200 Recording Secretary Clayton Moesch stated.

Presenting Mike Taylor, an offering from Teamsters Local 200, is Secretary-Treasurer Thomas J. Bennett.

Teamster members of Amsoil Industrial Milwaukee voted on Tuesday, August 6th, and unanimously ratified a deal that increased wages, improved pensions, and other quality-of-life benefits.  Special thanks to committee members Kendall Gransberry and Richard Paitrick for all of their hard work and dedication during the negotiations.

Longtime union steward Erv Martin visited Local 200 today for discussions and was honored with a 25-year Teamster pin.  Mr. Martin works as a perishable receiver on the dock and represents our night shift members in the freezer and perishable departments. Local 200 thanks Erv Martin for his hard work, dedication, and leadership for the last quarter of a century. Mr. Martin is pictured with Business Representative Jay Couturier on the left and Business Representative and Trustee Mark Hanley on the right.

Brett Proud stopped by Local 200 to make a delivery at the hall. Brett is a 10-year employee at US Foods and a Teamster Member. The Local thanks Brett for his hard work (10 cases at a time) and dedication.

Teamsters National Black Caucus barbecue at Roundy’s Oconomowoc. Mike LeFlore, Erv Martin, and Darryl Sheffa are pictured in front of the tent.

Erv Martin and Darryl Sheffa are working the grill.

Congratulations to Mr. Melvin Martin on his retirement from Snap-On. Mr. Martin, a dedicated Teamster, has been a valued member of the company for 39 years. His commitment and friendship have left a lasting impression, and he will be greatly missed.

Congratulations to Mike Melter on his retirement from US Foods. Mike was a 38-year Teamster working in the warehouse. Mike plans on spending his time up north at his place, fishing, riding his ATV and working at the bar he owns with his wife, St. Lawrence C-way. Thank you, Mike, for all of your hard work and dedication to the Teamsters. Mike is in the center, with Business Representative Jay Couturier on the left and longtime Union Steward Jerry Haas on the right.

GFL  MUSKEGO LLC. RATIFIES CONTRACT 

After months of negotiating with the company, Union members overwhelmingly ratified a 3-year contract this past Sunday at Teamsters Local 200.

Congratulations to Randy Tenfel, maintenance mechanic, on his retirement from Roundy's. Local 200 thanks Randy for 22 years of highly skilled work, leadership, and friendship.

Chris Rembert (left) and Maurice Stewart (right) receive 30-year pins. Mr. Rembert is a perishable loader, and Maurice is on banana room sanitation. Local 200 thanks Chris and Maurice for 30 years of dedication and friendship.

General Teamsters Local Union No. 200 Business Representative Mark Hanley has been offered and has accepted the position of Joint Council 39 Industrial Trades Division Director; we thank Joint Council President Bill Carroll for having confidence in Mark's ability to take on that role.  The Employee Trustees of WHF have offered Mark Hanley a Trustee Position on the Fund, and Mark has taken on both roles, effective immediately.  Mark will bring value to both positions, and we are pleased to have him on board. We look forward to working with him.   Jeff Bandur President General Teamsters Local Union No. 200

Teamster Brother David Eisch retired recently after a 43-year career at Snap-On Tools in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Pictured with Dave (center) is Secretary-Treasurer Tom Bennett (left) and Business Agent Mark Hanley (right).

Teamster members of Snap-On Logistics Company, in a show of solidarity, voted down the company’s Last Best and Final offer by a margin of 98% on Sunday. The vote also included authorization to strike.

Members of Teamsters Local 200 came together for the All Industry Craft Meeting this past Sunday. Our next meeting is scheduled for May 19th. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Local 200 Business Agent Jared Wolski presented recently elected Roundys drivers Union Steward Jeff Hurley with a Steward pin and patch.

Members of Local 200 convened at Alpine Lanes in Muskego for a 4 Front craft meeting. During the meeting, they had engaging conversations about topics such as union participation and future contractual concerns.

Pictured with Agent Wolski is Mayfield Transfer member Bob Steigerwaldt receiving a 35-year membership pin. Thank you, Bob, for your service and membership!

Pictured are Local 200 members of Wauwatosa Logistics LLC, who overwhelmingly ratified a new three-year contract on April 13^th.  A special thank you to committee members Tom Weber and Arthur Lechuga.

Pictured Left Local 200 Agent Jared Wolski with Holland retiree Mike Wozney.

March is Women's History Month, and we recognize Local 200 Office Manager Sandra Cruz and Local 200 TITAN Operator Tammy Ortiz.

When you are at the Local, stop and say "Hi" to Sandra and Tammy!

Local 200 Stewards employed at Roundy’s, along with Business Agents Jay Couturier and Jared Wolski, engaged in two days of intensive labor relations meetings with company management and third-party consultant Mike Schuster in an effort to resolve and prevent workplace issues. Agents Couturier and Wolski would like to thank the Steward group for their involvement.

         Standard Forwarding Milwaukee driver Mark Grant, a 26-year Teamster.

On November 18, 2023, the Taylor-Made Foundation organized its annual Essential Needs Assist at Brown Street Academy in Milwaukee. During this event, the community was given 300 turkeys with fixings. Teamsters Local 200 proudly donated and participated in the food distribution, making it a great success.

Joe Bell, a 30-year employee at Roundy's, works as a sanitation worker in the perishable department. Local 200 would like to thank him for his hard work, dedication, leadership, and friendship. (Pictured on the left is Joe Bell, and on the right is Business Representative Jay Couturier.)

From left: Jared Wolski (Agent LU200), Officer Randy Santarelli (Teamster Bayside PD), David Miller (Agent LU200)

Officer Randy Santarelli, Teamster from Bayside PD, was recognized for his heroic actions on September 13, 2023. Responding to a call regarding an unresponsive driver, Officer Santarelli was able to quickly assess the situation and identify the signs of an overdose. He promptly administered Narcan and began CPR. As a result of his actions, the driver survived what otherwise would have been a fatal experience. In a line of duty so often underappreciated, it can be easy to forget all the good the men and women of the police force do. It was an honor to present Officer Santarelli with a certificate of appreciation for his dedicated and selfless service to the community. His actions represent the core value of being a Teamster. On behalf of the General Teamsters Local Union 200, thank you, Officer Randy Santarelli, for your dedicated service.

Herb Bagley, the Union Steward of Brenntag Great Lakes, led a Sock Drive that was a great group effort. It's fantastic to see everyone come together for a good cause, and the Union Brothers and Sisters deserve a big thank you for their gift of socks.

General Teamsters Local Union No. 200 participated in the annual Sock Drive sponsored by the Milwaukee Area Labor Council and the United Way.  Jay Reinke, on the left, oversees the Sock Drive; Jeff Bandur, President Local 200, along with Jared Wolski, not pictured, delivered a shopping cart full of socks to the Milwaukee Area Labor Council, where they will be given to people who need a helping hand.  We want to thank all who made donations this year and remind everyone that we will do this again next year when we hope to double the number of socks donated.

On September 25, 2023, Teamsters General Local Union No. 200 met with Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski regarding the Kroger/Albertsons merger. From left to right, Business Representatives Mark Hanley, Jay Couturier, Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski, and President Jeff Bandur are pictured after the meeting.

We shared Local 200’s concerns and the concerns of our members about the potential job loss that could occur at the Roundy's Distribution Center in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, if the proposed merger and store divestiture are approved.

Kroger and Albertsons have proposed to divest 413 stores, including 14 Kroger-owned Mariano’s stores and the Mariano brand to C&S Wholesale Grocers. These stores are supplied by Roundy's Distribution Center in Oconomowoc, which employs around 800 hard-working Teamster Members with good wages and Union benefits.

This plan could lead to a 20 percent loss in volume at Roundy's D.C. and potentially more loss in volume with an expanded divestiture or rebranding of stores. Local 200 thanks Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski for meeting with us and listening to the concerns of our Members and Local 200.

Member engagement is a vital element within your Union.  As an example, one of the methods that may be utilized is a contract survey mailer sent to your attention for you to complete and return.  If there has been any change in your contact info, please get in touch with the Local Union to update your information.

Phil Lawrence, a 26-year Teamster, retired on Friday, September 29, 2023, from Roundy's Supermarkets Inc. Phil finished his career as a Sanitation Worker, and his presence will be missed. Congratulations to Phil (left) on his well-deserved retirement. Business Agent Jay Couturier (right) is also pictured.

#1 Driver and Warehouseman at Roundy's, retire today!

Dave Bourque, a 38 year Teamster, Senior most Driver, and Glen Wollert, 43 year Teamster, Senior most Warehouseman, both retired from Roundy's Supermarkets incorporated today, September 28, 2023, where they worked at the distribution Center in Oconomowoc, WI. Dave Bourque has been an excellent driver for the company, and Glen Wollert has been a receiver and most recently worked in the salvage department at Roundy's.

Local 200 thanks Dave and Glen for their hard work, dedication, leadership, and friendship. Congratulations!

YRC and HOLLAND Teamsters, please review the link below and complete the request by October 1, 2023. This document will be forwarded by the owed participants to the Law Firm handling the Bankruptcy Filing at emw@previant.com as soon as possible.

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   YELLOW BANKRUPTCY - Member Proof of Claims Information (google.com)