Teamsters Local - 340

Workers have the right to a collective bargaining agreement after they vote to form their union. Current labor law is full of loopholes that employers exploit to drag out negotiations for years. On average, American workers are forced to wait 458 days to secure a first union contract.

Teamsters and millions of workers across the country are done waiting. Real reform is needed now. Last month, by building a bipartisan coalition, the Teamsters Union worked with 218 members of Congress to sign a discharge petition, bypassing House leadership to bring the Faster Labor Contracts Act to the floor for a vote.

The vote in Congress is now upon us. Tell your member of Congress to “VOTE YES” and pass the Faster Labor Contracts Act: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-your-member-of-congress-to-vote-yes-on-hr-5408-the-bipartisan-faster-labor-contracts-act

Congratulations Teamsters Local 340 brothers Alex, Andrew and Jimmy from Kittery Public Works for finishing so well in the Maine York County Snow Plow Rodeo!

Good luck in June to all of you when you participiate in the Highway Congress and State Championship Snowplow Roadeo at the Skowhegan Fairgrounds in Skowhegan, Maine.

This week is kind of a big deal because it's: ! And we're kicking it off right with some awesome news. 🚜

Last Friday, members of the Public Works team joined teams from Town of Kennebunk, Maine and City of Sanford, Maine for the York County Snow Plow Rodeo at the Kittery Trading Post.

The rodeo is an exciting event that features an obstacle course and gives Public Works employees an opportunity to put their snowplow skills to the test alongside neighboring communities for a bit of fun and friendly competition.

We're excited to share that 's own Alex and Andrew (far right in photo) placed 2nd in the team competition, their very first time competing! Whaaaaaaaat?! 🤩 What's even more exciting is that Alex and Andrew will go on to compete in the Highway Congress Snow Plow Rodeo in June for a chance to move on to the national event in Colorado, later this year. 🏆

We'd also like to give a HUGE shoutout to Jimmy Nightingale whose snowplow skills earned him first place in the individual portion of the event. 💪

Thanks to everyone who participated and helped organize this event!

Teamsters Local 340 Brother George Lowe retires after more than 10 years at Presque Isle Public Works.

Business Agent Mike Vaughan presented him with his retiree sweatshirt.

Congratulations George! On behalf of all of us at Teamsters Local 340 we wish you a Happy & Healthy Retirement!

*Local 340 Is Establishing a Women's Committee!*

Please see post and sign up for the Committee and upcoming meeting.

Teamsters Local 340 Brother Mike Hanson retired from UPS Preload after 20 Years!

Business Agent Ed Marzano, Union stewards Jake Tabachnick, Pete Jacques & Justin Brown were present to congratulate Mike on his years as a Teamster!

On behalf of all of us at Teamsters Local 340 we wish you a Healthy Retirement and hope you enjoy many years of your hard earned Teamsters Pension!

This past weekend Teamsters Local 340 hosted Steward Training with President Brett Miller and Associate Director Dennis Hower of the IBT Training & Grants Department.

This program held in South Portland & Presque Isle brought together Local 340 Stewards from across the state for training and presentations.

Thank you to all who attended!

May General Membership Meeting this Sunday.

5/3 - 9am - South Portland Union Hall

Hope to see you there!