Paul Hemmann recently retired from Springettsbury Township after amassing 46 years on the job! Paul started working part-time at Springettsbury Township while a senior in high school. After graduation, he was offered a full-time job, and 46 years later, he retired! While on the job, Paul was a Local 776 Union Steward, involved in contract negotiations and the day-to-day welfare of the Members.

Paul and his wife Marci have quite a houseful: three kids, two step-sons, and three grandchildren. Now that Paul’s retired, they will all be vying for more of his time. But he and Marci are also looking to travel, maybe on a cruise, to start seeing the world!

Paul’s got plenty to keep him busy in retirement; they enjoy camping with their travel trailer, he plays in his church band, they have a hunting cabin in Juniata County, he is a member of the Emigsville Rod and Gun club, and finally he’s also a home brewer, concentrating on lagers and red and brown ales.

Looking back on the last 46 years, Paul has no regrets. He commented: “The Township is a good place to work, and the negotiated benefits are great! “I would like to thank Business Agents Al Koch and Bill Olmeda for all of their hard work representing the members of Springettsbury Township. Al was the first BA I worked with at Local 776, and he taught me the ropes. After Al’s retirement, Bill took over and kept everything moving smoothly. I will miss my fellow workers on the job; after 46 years, they become a part of your life!”

Congratulations from everyone at Local 776, Paul; 46 years at the same employer is quite an accomplishment. May you enjoy as many years in retirement as the years it took you to earn it!

One of his last duties before retiring, Local 776 BA (L) presents Paul with his retirement watch.

Well, the picnic is over, and judging by all the smiling faces in the photos on the website, everyone had a great time.

It’s almost summertime; that old ballpark man is back in gear, things are heating up, and it’s time to get serious. Yep, it’s that time of the year again; the Local 776 Golf Tournament will tee off on Sunday, August 3rd this year.

There will be plenty of good-natured competition as some of the locals’ best players tee it up for bragging rights. Do you have what it takes to go a round of golf with these guys? If so, get your foursome together, dust off your putter, and clean the mud from your spikes! Come on out for a day of friendly competition, lunch, dinner, and prizes. But don’t delay; the foursomes fill in quickly. See below for all the details on what plans to be another great Local 776 event!

Local 776 held its membership family picnic on Sunday, June 8^th. Knoebels amusement park was the place for a day of food, fun, fellowship, and good times with family, friends, and co-workers. What a way to kick off the unofficial start of summer! Schools are out, and a day at Knoebels!

Members, spouses, kids, grandkids, and retirees filled Knoebels, making it one of Local 776's most significant member events. Teamster Pride was on display inside the park as a steady stream of Teamster members and family members sporting Teamster hats, caps, T-shirts, and sweatshirts milled about the park, enjoying themselves. The unsettled weather might have dampened things, but it didn't dampen the kids' enthusiasm to enjoy the park!

The registration table was fully staffed to get everyone into the park quickly!

As is customary at Local 776 events, tickets were sold for a 50-50 drawing throughout the day to benefit the Local Union's scholarship fund. The 50/50 winner was Nicole Bender, a member of the York County Courts. Additionally, there were two television drawings: Paul Batoha, a Member working at Walter Ziegler's Sons Concrete, won a 55-inch TV, and Audrey Smith, a member of Hershey Medical Center, won a 65-inch TV!

The Local 776 Retirees Club was at the Picnic; Club President Dave Wolf reported:  We had a good turnout of retirees at the picnic on Sunday. The following were the winners of the 50/50 drawing for cash and other prizes:

Kevin Cicak - 50/50 cash

Dennis Rehrig, Peter Rodriquez - Giant gift card

Stan Walters, Alan Sunday, Chalmer Edgin Sheetz gift card

Lindsay Depew, Ron Szpak - 776 Thermos

Michael Mumma, John Sarnowski - 776 Hat

Commented Local 776 President Ed Thompson, "It's a good feeling seeing my Brothers and Sisters, along with their families and friends, enjoying each other, the day, and the park. I'm proud of this turnout; you, the members, who fuel that sense of pride, supporting your Local Union. I want to thank EVERYONE from Local 776 who put so much time and effort into making the picnic a success. Without your support, this event could not happen."

To view additional photos from the picnic, please visit the Photo Gallery to view "Knoebels Family Picnic 2025."

Thanks to all the members who submitted photos of their day at the park. There is also a gallery titled "Members Knoebels Photos 2025," where you can view the members' photos. If you want to share pictures, it's not too late; send them to info@teamsterslocal776.org, and we'll add them to the Photo Gallery!

Teamster Local 776 Members at Hershey Medical Center voted earlier this week on a new three-year collective bargaining agreement. The members overwhelmingly approved the new agreement by a margin of more than 2 1/2 to 1.