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Mixer Drivers at Corliss Resources Ratify First Contract with Teamsters Local 174

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Monday, September 25, 2023

TUKWILA, Wash., Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 11 months after joining Teamsters Local 174, 50 drivers at Corliss Resources have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a strong Teamster contract. The agreement secures major improvements to every aspect of the group's working conditions – including wage increases, full family Teamster health care coverage paid by the employer, a Teamster pension, and work rules to protect the members from favoritism and abuse.

Key Points: 
  • TUKWILA, Wash., Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 11 months after joining Teamsters Local 174, 50 drivers at Corliss Resources have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a strong Teamster contract.
  • Teamsters Local 174 represents the majority of concrete mixer drivers at companies throughout the Puget Sound area.
  • "This new contract will improve the lives of Corliss drivers dramatically and is a testament to what happens when Teamsters stand together and remain 'Rock Solid,'" said Teamsters Local 174 Secretary-Treasurer Rick Hicks, referencing the slogan used by concrete mixer drivers at Local 174 for years.
  • Now their pay, benefits, and working conditions are within reach of the contract covering other Local 174 mixer drivers.

Teamsters Make Gains by Ratifying New Concrete Agreement

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Monday, September 12, 2022

TUKWILA, Wash., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- More than a year after their contract expired, Teamsters Local 174 members in the King County concrete industry have voted to ratify a strong new agreement.

Key Points: 
  • TUKWILA, Wash., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- More than a year after their contract expired, Teamsters Local 174 members in the King County concrete industry have voted to ratify a strong new agreement.
  • The new agreement protects more than 225 concrete workers at Cadman, CalPortland, Salmon Bay Sand and Gravel, and Stoneway Concrete through 2025.
  • "Yesterday's ratification is a victory for the Teamsters, one truly earned through blood, sweat, and tears," said Local 174 Secretary-Treasurer Rick Hicks.
  • Founded in 1909, Teamsters Local 174 represents 8,600 working men and women in Seattle and the surrounding areas.

TEAMSTERS CALL ON CADMAN SEATTLE TO STOP POSTPONING CONCRETE MIXER DRIVERS' RETURN TO WORK

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

SEATTLE, March 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After striking for more than four months to demand that their employers stop violating federal labor law, on Monday, over forty ready-mix concrete drivers and support staff who work at Cadman's ready-mix concrete facility on East Marginal Way and Salmon Bay's ready-mix concrete facility in Ballard agreed to return to work. The good-faith gesture from the Teamsters will allow a number of key infrastructure and construction projects to resume after being shut down for several months.

Key Points: 
  • The good-faith gesture from the Teamsters will allow a number of key infrastructure and construction projects to resume after being shut down for several months.
  • As of this morning, Salmon Bay ready-mix drivers are back at work, but Cadman has refused to return its Seattle mixer drivers in a timely manner or provide them with a return date.
  • "Unfortunately, we are dealing with a concrete cartel abusing its power and holding our community hostage," said Tim Davis, a concrete mixer driver with Stoneway Concrete.
  • Gary Merlino Construction, which owns Stoneway Concrete, is demanding that it will only sign a contract with its workers if they agree to cross picket lines."

No Progress Towards Resolution of Teamsters Local 174 Construction Strike as Employer Representatives Arrive to Mediation Unwilling to Negotiate

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Friday, January 21, 2022

TUKWILA, Wash., Jan. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The strike by 330 Teamsters at six companies in the construction industry will be continuing after today's failed mediation session yielded no progress. The rank-and-file bargaining committee and their Union representatives from Teamsters Local 174 arrived ready to make headway, armed with a willingness to talk through and work around key disagreements. The Employer representatives, however, did not. As a result, the meeting went nowhere and the two sides are no closer to an agreement that would put an end to the strike that has gone on for over two months now.

Key Points: 
  • TUKWILA, Wash., Jan. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The strike by 330 Teamsters at six companies in the construction industry will be continuing after today's failed mediation session yielded no progress.
  • The rank-and-file bargaining committee and their Union representatives from Teamsters Local 174 arrived ready to make headway, armed with a willingness to talk through and work around key disagreements.
  • It's like they're proud of how much this strike is hurting everyone, and they want it to go on as long as possible."
  • Founded in 1909, Teamsters Local 174 represents 8,600 working men and women in Seattle and the surrounding areas.

Eventus announces more key hires in EMEA

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Appiah will help ensure that Eventus' growing client base in the Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region are able to meet the evolving demands of local regulations and client risk assessments through the firm's Validus platform.

Key Points: 
  • Appiah will help ensure that Eventus' growing client base in the Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region are able to meet the evolving demands of local regulations and client risk assessments through the firm's Validus platform.
  • Each of them will play important roles in enabling us to provide the best possible service to our clients conducting business globally and in the EMEA region."
  • He also served as a director for the firm's business in the EMEA and Asia-Pacific (APAC) regions.
  • Eventus Systems is a leading global provider of multi-asset class trade surveillance and market risk solutions.

Eventus announces more key hires in EMEA

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

AUSTIN, Texas and LONDON, Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Eventus Systems, Inc., a leading global provider of multi-asset class trade surveillance and market risk solutions, today announced several key hires in Europe as part of the firm's continued growth in the region and globally. Bringing extensive experience into the new roles are Ollie Cadman as Chief Product Officer, and David Griffiths and Martin Appiah, both as Director of Regulatory Affairs.

Key Points: 
  • Cadman will build out the firm's global product team and provide a framework for expanding its product offering.
  • Appiah will help ensure that Eventus' growing client base in the Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region are able to meet the evolving demands of local regulations and client risk assessments through the firm's Validus platform.
  • He also served as a director for the firm's business in the EMEA and Asia-Pacific (APAC) regions.
  • The company's rapidly growing client base relies on Validus and Eventus' responsive support and product development teams to overcome its most pressing regulatory challenges.