Hurricane Helene made landfall in the Florida Big Bend region the last week of September and quickly carved a path of destruction through the south with torrential rain and wind. One town in north-eastern Tennessee, Mountain City, was particularly hard hit. In two hours the river rose so quickly that everything in its path was destroyed by the raging water.

The Trough Creek Valley Volunteer Fire Dept. in Cassville, PA heard of the destruction to the town and its fire department and quickly organized a relief effort. While the fire dept chief, Logan Fritz, coordinated the collection of supplies his uncle, ABF Steward Randy Whitehouse, contacted Local 776 Secretary-Treasurer Ron Hicks to see if transportation could be provided for the relief effort. In keeping with our motto “People Helping People” Ron quickly arranged for the Local’s truck to move the much-needed supplies to Tennessee. This trip was made by Local 776 VP Chalmer Edgin, II, and ABF Steward Garry Teter, Jr.

The duo arrived in Cassville on Sunday, October 6^th where several volunteers were on hand to assist in loading the truck with clothing, non-perishable food goods, water, and firefighting equipment.

The volunteers who helped load the relief supplies.

Far-right are Garry Teter, Jr, and Chalmer Edgin, II. (With cap). In front of them is Chalmer's mother.

Chalmer and Garry arrived in Mountain City early Monday morning, where the truck was unloaded at a relief center that had been established at a strip shopping center that hadn’t been destroyed.

As the sun rose over the Tennessee mountains the truck was quickly unloaded.

Once they were unloaded in Mountain City there was no rest for the weary, instead of heading home our two disaster relief drivers were headed to Richmond, VA. in support of Teamster….(To be continued!)

On the road again, Garry, (L) and Chalmer, in the driver's seat, head to Richmond

The Teamsters Local 776 Retirees Club is becoming active again! Join us for a Retirees Club Meeting on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. The meeting will be held at the Camp Hill Union Hall and begin promptly at 10:00 AM. If you’re not sure where the new Union Hall is located follow the link below for directions:

Camp Hill Union Hall

On the left side of the screen Select “Directions,” Next enter your starting point address to be directed to the Union Hall.

ALL Local 776 and Local 430 Retirees are welcome and encouraged to participate. We’re looking to become an active group of retirees to help everyone stay in touch with other retirees and the Union where we were Members during our working years.

Don’t miss out on Local 776 events, news, and information. This information is regularly sent to registered members of the website. If you haven’t registered for the Local’s website take a moment to do so now. Go to the Member login box in the left column of this screen and select “click here to sign up” The only information you need to provide is your first name, last name, email address, and employer. For Employer enter “Retired” so your information gets entered for the retirees club. Your personal information is never shared or sold to anyone; it is only used by the Local Union to stay in contact with the Members and Retirees. You may also register for the website at the meeting on October 16th.  

Teamsters Take Action - Tell your Member of Congress to Stand with Workers Against Amazon’s Abusive Labor Practices!

The time has come for legislators to unequivocally stand in solidarity with workers at Amazon, and across the country, in their fight for fair wages, safety, and dignity on the job.

Follow the links below to be directed to the Action Network where you can sign in to your account or sign up for a new account to contact your representative.

Take Action Now - Tell your Member of Congress to stand with workers against Amazon’s abusive labor practices! Follow this link to write a letter to your Member of Congress.

The York-Adams County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO, conducted their annual fishing derby on Labor Day at Kiwanis Lake in York, PA. Former Local 776 Business Agent Dave Wolf, now retired, came out of retirement to attend the event on behalf of Local 776.

Dave reports on the event: “This year we had a good turnout with registration and fishing starting at 8:00 a.m. Prizes were given for ages 1 through 8 and 9 through 15. The largest fish caught was 26 inches. Prizes were also given to those who caught the most fish, etc. Afterward, all the age groups that participated received a new fishing rod and reel donated by Teamsters Local 776. Special thanks to Local 776 for supplying cold water and of course the new fishing rods that put a smile on all the participant's faces."

Commented Local 776 President Ed Thompson; “I would like to thank Dave for taking the time from retirement to represent the Local at this community event. His actions are the embodiment of the phrase we so proudly support “People Helping People” Additionally I would like to thank Local 776 BA Bill Olmeda for taking the time to to purchase the new fishing rod and reel combos that were presented to the kids.

Big smiles to go with their new equipment!

They're proud of their trophies!

His smile is almost as big as the fish he caught!