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Wed, 10/09/2024 - 4:57pm
Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Please make sure Teamsters Local 127 and  the DOT have your correct home address, and if you have no access to a state email, make sure we have your personal email.  As we have sent out a mailing in the past month and received back 15 members with wrong addresses, please make sure your addresses and emails are up-to-date 
 
Thank you for all you do.
 
In solidarity.
Brother George
 
George E. McGilloway
Principal Executive Officer
Teamsters Local, 127

News

Fri, 09/27/2024 - 7:42am
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
That’s a big no getting blue lenses for the back of all of our vehicles. There is actually a state law that prevents this. I asked about the red lenses and the same law applies.
 
Teamsters  have retained a lobbyist to move us into a different retirement group. We will file a bill. Please understand this is an uphill battle, but we as the Teamsters are up to this challenge. Just had a meeting with Director Gulliver. He is definitely on board with raising death benefits for any member killed in the line of duty. Again, speak to your representatives and senators and let them know how dangerous your jobs are.
 
Teamsters requested and were granted Road set up schools - crash prevention schools, for all members coming to a depot near you  Thank you for all you do.
 
In solidarity
Brother George
 
George E. McGilloway
Principal Executive Officer
Teamsters Local, 127

Bikes for veterans

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 8:27am
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
To all my veterans, please take a look at the bulletin for free bikes for veterans' children age 5 to 7.. Please call the Union Hall if you are in need of a bike. Some with training wheels, some for older children. First come first served!
 
In solidarity,
Brother George
 
George E. McGilloway
Principal Executive Officer
Teamsters Local, 127
 
 

Vote Tally

Mon, 08/26/2024 - 12:27pm
Dear Brothers and Sisters.
 
Local 127 wrapped up voting on the next CBA Friday, August,16.2024 at close of business.
 
I'm pleased to announce that we had a total 54 votes for yes and 2 votes for no Thank you to all that voted.
 
Teamsters Local 127 needs to collect votes from the other CMUs, then we will forward it to the DOT for execution.
 
In solidarity
Brother George
 
George E. McGilloway
Secretary-Treasurer/Principal Executive Officer
Teamsters Local 127

 

Voting deadline

Wed, 08/14/2024 - 6:59am
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
The deadline for casting your vote for the next C.B.A. Is going to be at the close of business on Friday, August,16.2024. Please let your Teamster colleagues know. Take a look review and VOTE!
 
Thank you for all you do
 
In Solidarity
Brother George
 
George E. McGilloway
Secretary-Treasurer/Principal Executive Officer
Teamsters Local 127

 

Employee Assistance Program, Safety Initiatives

Tue, 07/30/2024 - 2:56pm
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
In light of the tragic accident, please take advantage of the EAP employee assistance program at 617-222-5381. They offer free confidential assistance with Grief/Loss and numerous other issues you may have.
 
Teamsters have received multiple phone calls stating safety concerns.  Mr. David Sousa had a lot of friends and it's a terrible state of affairs that Mr. Sousa had to be killed to bring about change.
 
It is my Mission to bring forth these changes:
 
1, A blue and red flashing light on all DOT vehicles
2, Minimum two DOT personnel to retrieve road debris, second person to back up
3, Raise Death benefits for family of DOT employee killed in line of duty
4, Change retirement group from group one to a more appropriate risk level group three as with State Police.
 
I believe with all your support we can make these changes. It will be arduous task and the Teamsters will spearhead these safety initiatives.
 
Teamsters will meet with Governer Healy's office for assistance. Call your local Rep's and Senators and ask them to move our group from one to group three.
 
Stand tall and proud for you are a Teamster.
 
In Solidarity,
Brother George
 
George E. McGilloway
Secretary-Treasurer/Principal Executive Officer
Teamsters Local 127

 

Safety News

Mon, 07/29/2024 - 11:52am
Brothers and Sisters,
 
In light of the tragic accident last week do not, I repeat, do not remove any debris from travel or high-speed lanes without proper backup including a crash truck or State police.
 
No more will Teamsters allow one maintenance worker to retrieve debris from the roads. All Supervisors are to instruct maintenance personal that two people will be required for removal of debris.
 
Any question, please call me directly
Brother George
 
George E. McGilloway
Secretary-Treasurer/Principal Executive Officer
Teamsters Local 127
Phone 508-473-0510

 

David Sousa

Mon, 07/29/2024 - 11:49am
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
it is with a heavy heart I tell you one of our own, David Sousa, was struck and killed last Friday evening removing debris left behind from a previous accident on Rt.24.  Our thoughts and prayer are with David's family.
 
In Solidarity
Brother George
 
George E. McGilloway
Secretary-Treasurer/Principal Executive Officer
Teamsters Local 127

 

Synopsis of Local 127 contract

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 6:53pm

The following is a synopsis of the proposed contract for Units B and C:

 

Synopsis for Units B & C contracts – July 2024 – June 2027

 

  • Probationary period – clarified that it is nine months that may be extended by a maximum of 90 days

  • Up to four times per year a member can call in sick during an overtime week without losing overtime

  • Comp time will now be capped at 90 hours but employees can now accrue comp hours for holiday time worked

  • DIFFERENTIAL, STANDBY and FRINGE BENEFIT INCREASES

    • Weekend and shift differentials up $1 to $2.25

    • Can now get weekend diff for both Saturday and Sunday

    • Standby pay doubles to $35

    • Meal allowances more than doubled

    • Travel allowance doubles to $49/day

    • New bilingual differential of $80/pay period

  • Employees have the chance to work the hour of Daylight Savings change to avoid losing pay

  • Extended bereavement benefit to other relations

  • Modified family, medical and military leave to conform to law

  • Vacation enhancement for employees hired with significant experience

  • Public transit reimbursement 50% of qualified purchases

  • WAGE INCREASES

    • January 2025 – 3%

    • July 2025 – 2%

    • January 2026 - 2%

    • July 2026 – 2%

    • January 2027 – 2%

[Red circled employees get an equivalent bonus, but all employees will be getting the wage increase by the end of the contract period]

  • Enhanced promotion rate calculation

In Solidarity,
Brother George

George E. McGilloway
Principal Executive Officer
Teamsters Local, 127

 

Voting

Tue, 07/23/2024 - 2:44pm
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
Please review the new proposed contract for years July,01.2024 thru June,30.2027. After your review call Teamsters Local 127 office at 1-508-473-0510 and leave your name and employee #. Then state your vote yes or no for the proposed new contract. Thank you.
 
In Solidarity
Brother George
 
George E. McGilloway
Secretary-Treasurer/Principal Executive Officer
Teamsters Local 127

 

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