Will you be coming to the picnic at Knoebels on Sunday? Great, we’re looking forward to seeing you. Show your Teamster Pride by wearing your Teamster gear—shirts, hats, whatever you have!

Our photographer will roam the park taking pictures of you, your family, your kids, and your friends. He’ll be wearing a Teamsters Local 776 shirt. If you see him but he doesn’t see you, just shout to him, “Yo Erik!” and he’ll be glad to include you in his photo collection.

Everyone has a camera, and I’m sure you will be taking photos of the day. How about sharing your photos with others? Just email your photos to info@teamsterslocal776.org, and we’ll upload them to a “Members Photos” section in the Photo Gallery on the Local Union Website and the Mobile App. As space permits, we’ll print them in the upcoming newsletter!

See you Sunday at Knoebels!

We hope to see all the Local 776 Retiree Group Members who can attend the membership picnic at Knoebels Grove on Sunday, June 8, 2025. After checking in, stop by pavilion #P9 (behind pavilion U), where the Retiree Group will be located. We will sell 50/50 tickets from 10:30 to 3:00 to raise money for our group.  At 3:00 PM, we will draw the lucky prize winners.

We will have Member applications on hand for retirees who have not yet become members of our group. Additionally, you can sign up for Local Union Website Alerts to keep you informed on what’s going on at Local 776. All you need to provide is your name, email address, and “retired” for your employer! Your information is stored on our secure server and is never sold or used for any purpose other than contacting you concerning Union events and news. See you Sunday!  

According to new data published by the Economic Policy Institute, labor unions' popularity has surged over the past decade, while American sentiment toward big business has fallen. Up until 2012, sentiment moved together, but things changed in the recovery from the Global Financial Crisis. After the pandemic, public support for labor unions and workers increased even more. Americans are more likely to support unions than big companies by the widest margin in 60 years.

This effect directly affects Local 776’s growth. We have been organizing in traditional and new industries. Recent additions to the Membership include United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI), Cannabis workers at Rise GTI dispensary, and York City property and maintenance inspectors. Presently, there are active organizing campaigns in warehousing and nursing.

In light of the expanding Membership, the Local Union Executive Board has made the following appointments:

Chalmer Edgin II was appointed to the position of Business Agent. Before assuming the BA position, Chalmer served as Local 776 Vice-President. Chalmer is a 34-year Teamster Member employed by ABF Freight System as a road driver. Chalmer was elected as a local 776 Steward for road drivers in 2015. In 2023, he was selected to represent the rank-and-file Members at the ABF Freight Contract negotiations for the ABF National Agreement and the Central Pa Local Supplement. He has been one of the drivers of the Local 776 truck several times for the support of other Locals and disaster relief.

Garry Teter, Jr., was appointed to the position of Teamsters Local 776 Vice-President. Garry is a second-generation Teamster; his father is a Local 776 Member who worked at UPS. Garry started his Teamster journey in 1988 and has been employed by ABF Freight System for the past 22 years, where he was a city driver and is now a road driver. He has been a Local 776 Steward for the past thirteen years. Garry also drives the Local’s truck when called upon in support of other locals and disaster relief. While driving on the road, Garry has amassed an incredible two million miles of safe driving!

Joshua Todd was appointed to the position of Teamsters Local 776 Project Organizer. Before his appointment, Josh worked at TForce Freight (formerly UPS Freight) for 5.5 years. While at TForce, Josh served as a Local 776 Union Steward for five years. With the upswing in Union interest, Josh will be working with Local 776 Organizer Ashley Cerzullo to ensure that any employer groups looking to organize are given the utmost attention.

Congratulations on your appointments, Gentlemen! With your help, Local 776 will continue to serve the Membership to the best of its abilities!

Flags flew high, and patriotism filled the air Monday morning as the Camp Hill, PA, community gathered for its 106th annual Memorial Day Parade and remembrance ceremony.

Families lined the streets under sunny skies, waving American flags as local bands, scout troops, and veterans marched in a show of unity and respect. For many in attendance, this parade is more than just tradition; it's a heartfelt tribute to those who served our country by making the ultimate sacrifice.

Local 776 participated in the parade, as Officers, Business Agents, Staff, and Members gave part of their day off to participate. As everyone marched in the parade, they were busy handing out candy to the kids along the parade route.

The procession continued to the Camp Hill Cemetery, where the town paused for a solemn ceremony to honor fallen service members. The ceremony included laying flowers, a "Taps" performance, and a call to remember the lives and legacies of those who never made it home.

Commented Local 776 President Ed Thompson, "The Local Union is proud to be a Member of the Camp Hill Community and participate in their Memorial Day Parade. As a service organization, it's essential to support the communities in which our members live and work. I want to thank everyone involved from Local 776 for giving up part of their Holiday to participate in the Parade and remembrance ceremony."

Our truck's color scheme fits right in with the patriotic theme!

The kids had plenty of candy to choose from!

Thanks for helping out!