Local 959 Events

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NOTICE!!!

NEWS

Have you heard?

The Local 959 website will be unveiling a new look in the next few days!

Meanwhile, we have a new Job Board website. Check it out at https://akteamstersjobboard.com/

We’re excited about the new modern look and easier way to search for current jobs as well as customize your own Job Alerts!

Stay tuned and check back often!

Local 959 Members

Join Local 959

Joining Local 959 will take you on the road to success! Visit or contact any of the Hall locations where staff are available to answer your questions. You will be asked to complete a membership application and pay a hiring hall fee to join. After you have completed this process you can bid on open jobs you qualify for. Job calls are at 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. in Anchorage and 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in Fairbanks.

To learn more about Teamsters Local 959 – go to: WELCOME TO YOUR TEAMSTER UNION!

Next Monthly Meetings
Anchorage	September 5, 2019
Fairbanks	September 3, 2019
Next Quarterly Meetings
Clear	TBD
Healy	TBD
Juneau	TBD
Kenai	August 27, 2019
Kodiak	TBD
Valdez	TBD

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Voting on Jack Cooper's Last, Best and Final Offer to Take Place Sept. 6-9
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Teamsters National Black Caucus Celebrate 11th Annual Women’s Day
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Marcus King Appointed to Lead Teamsters Human Rights and Diversity Commission
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