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

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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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.

Concrete Mixer Drivers at Corliss Resources Join Teamsters Local 174

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Friday, November 4, 2022
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TUKWILA, Wash., Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ready-mix drivers at Corliss Resources have officially joined Teamsters Local 174, following a clear vote last week to unionize and recent certification by the National Labor Relations Board. The vote was nearly 4-to-1 in favor of the Teamsters, showing workers' commitment to having the strongest voice possible on the job.

Key Points: 
  • TUKWILA, Wash., Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ready-mix drivers at Corliss Resources have officially joined Teamsters Local 174, following a clear vote last week to unionize and recent certification by the National Labor Relations Board.
  • The successful organizing campaign was spearheaded by Local 174 Organizing Director Meaza Ogbe, along with organizer Bryan Ayers, and Todd Parker, the business agent servicing concrete workers represented by Local 174.
  • "The only way to stand up to all these concrete companies is to stand together, and with Corliss drivers joining our ranks, we will be stronger than ever," 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.