Partnership for the Future - Teamsters Local 25

6867_Local25_Fall07.qxp 12/14/07 11:09 AM Page 13National Freight Talks Get Under WayLocal 25 Vice President John MurphyParticipates in NegotiationsIn late November, Teamster freight negotiators exchangednational contract proposals with TMI, the primary multiemployerbargaining arm of the unionized freight truckingindustry, as National Master Freight Agreement talksgot into full swing.As talks proceed with TMI, also known as TruckingManagement, Inc., the union’s goals include increasing jobsecurity, securing members’ pensions, health and welfarebenefits, and creating more Teamster freight jobs.In October, union leaders focused on negotiating thevarious supplements. John Murphy, Local 25 VicePresident and Business Agent, led Local 25’s negotiations,and Local 25 Secretary-Treasurer Mark Harrington wasalso on the negotiating committee.“We have reached a tentative agreement on the NewEngland Supplement,” Murphy said.“I will report specifics of the supplement agreementas soon as the National Master Freight Agreement isnegotiated.”Murphy attended the opening round of national talksin Washington, D.C. Local 25 represents about 350 freightmembers who work at Yellow, Roadway and New Penn.Teamster leaders made significant progress in Octoberduring negotiations involving the supplements.“The leaders from freight local unions accomplished agreat deal during October, giving us strong momentum inthe 2008 National Master Freight Agreement negotiations,”said Tyson Johnson, Director of the TeamstersNational Freight Division.Johnson praised freight members’ help in setting thecontract priorities.“Our members have done a great job giving us inputthrough the contract surveys and local union meetings,”Johnson said. “We wouldn’t be this far along without ourmembers’ help, and we will be calling for their help andsupport throughout the negotiations. Together, we willnegotiate supplements and a national contract that willgive our members and their families a brighter future.”“Thank you to all the Local 25 freight members whoparticipated in the survey and who let us know their topissues,” said Sean M. O’Brien, Local 25 President. “VicePresident Murphy and Secretary-Treasurer Harringtonkeep me posted about the negotiations and the developments.We will make sure our freight members’ interestsare protected here in the Boston area.”www.teamsterslocal25.com | FALL 2007 | The SPOKESMAN | 11