As many of you know, our Camp Hill Union Hall was significantly damaged by a storm on July 5. On behalf of the Officers, Business Agents, and office staff, I’d like to give sincere thanks to everyone who has reached out to help with the cleanup and repairs.

I want to update the membership that all repairs related to the roof damage are now complete, including a new roof over the damaged section. The restoration work addressed the immediate structural and operational issues caused by the storm and was needed to prevent further damage and protect union assets. 

We are also pleased to report that discussions with our insurance company regarding a settlement are currently underway and near finalization. Once the settlement process is finalized, additional repair and improvement projects will begin. Our priority will be to repair and upgrade the HVAC and ventilation systems throughout the affected sections of the Hall.

Following the HVAC and ventilation project, work will begin in the area where the PA Conference of Teamsters is located. This portion of the project will focus on restoring and improving the affected workspace for our friends at the PA Conference. Additional attention will then be directed to the Business Agent offices that sustained damage during the storm. These repairs will ensure that all affected office areas are fully restored, improved in some areas, and functional again.

We remain committed to maintaining a safe, professional, and welcoming environment for our members. The Executive Board will continue to monitor progress and oversee all work. I will provide additional updates as projects move forward and timelines become available. Thank you for your continued support, patience, and commitment to our Local Union.

Fraternally,

Spencer B. Dearth

President, Teamsters Local 776

Recently, Local 776 and the IBT have partnered with Innovo Behavioral Health to offer Drug & Alcohol Detox and Mental Health Treatment in Pennsylvania. Innovo Detox provides a comprehensive approach to addiction treatment, ensuring a safe and medically supervised detox experience for individuals throughout Pennsylvania. Beyond detoxification, Innovo offers residential care and specialized mental health support.

Additional information on Innovo and its programs is located on the "Member Resources" page or by following the link below:

Innovo

In 2023, Teamsters negotiated the historic UPS Teamsters National Master Agreement, protecting 340,000 rank-and-file members. For the first time, this contract with UPS included explicit heat-safety protections and requirements for air conditioning to be installed in delivery vehicles.

“The 2023 contract completely overhauled heat protections. For the first time, heat safety is a real priority, and it’s making a difference,” said Karla Schumann, Teamsters International Western Region Vice President. Through consistent and robust contract enforcement and by continuing to make heat protections a priority, the Teamsters are committed to get case numbers down to zero. But as the union prepares to launch another national contract campaign in Fall 2027, is UPS management just as committed to worker safety?

For more information on the heat-related provisions of the 2023 agreement, from package cars to cool-down stations and available water and ice in UPS facilities, follow the link below:

Heat safety protections