Coming to the picnic on Sunday? From the looks of registration quite a few of you are! After the year it’s been what better way for things to “open up” than a picnic with family, friends, and co-workers.

Our photographer will be roaming the grounds taking plenty of photos, but it is a big place and there will be plenty of people there, how about helping him out? Show your Teamster Pride: wear your Teamster gear, hats, shirts, etc so he can easily spot you.

If you’re taking photos while there how about sharing your photos with other Teamsters? E-mail us your photos and we will post them on the Local Union website in a gallery for member photos. Send your photos to:

Info @teamsterslocal776.org

See you at Knoebels!

The Central PA Teamsters Pension Fund is now open with certain guidelines. Please see below for full details. If you would like to schedule an appointment to meet with Charlotte on July 6, 2021, when she visits Local 776 in Harrisburg please contact the fund office at their toll-free PA number: 1-800-343-0136. To visit the Pension Fund’s website follow the link below:

Central PA Teamsters Pension Fund

Can you recall what you were doing when you were nineteen? Were you in college, the military, getting married? Larry Corbin was nineteen when he went to work for Metals USA; and after forty-seven and a half years, Larry is ready to move on! Larry retired on May 28; he is looking forward to retirement, he plans to stay active and enjoy the time not working. With five kids and two grandkids, they will make sure Larry is active! As summer begins, Larry can be found in Delaware flounder fishing and swimming.

Recognizing a good employee when they have one, Metals USA didn’t want Larry to leave, they bought a new, air conditioned forklift to try and entice him to staying on! But on may 28^th Larry traded the forklift controls for the fishing boat’s controls!

From everyone at Local 776 congratulations Larry! May you have as many years enjoying retirement as the number of years you worked for it!

Larry Corbin (L) accepts his Teamster Retirement Watch form Local 776 BA Bill Olmeda.

By now, you have probably seen the Locals newly designed and “wrapped” truck. Maybe you were at the May membership meeting when it was first unveiled to the members, saw it on the website, or caught a glimpse of it going down the road. To view the process of transforming the truck from the old design to the new “theme” play the video below:

“Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.”- Unknown

On behalf of the Officers, Business Agents, staff, and myself, I would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Memorial Day. As you spend the day with family and friends, or just relaxing at home, please take a moment to remember the service men and women who gave their lives protecting the freedoms, rights, and liberty that we all enjoy in our great country. Also, please keep a place in your heart for our service men and women who so proudly serve to preserve the rights and liberties that others made the ultimate sacrifice for.

“Let their remembrance be as lasting as the land they honored.” – Daniel Webster

Fraternally,

Ed Thompson,

President, Teamsters Local 776

You can see “Teamster Pride” in many different ways; members displaying their pride in their Union by wearing shirts, caps, and jackets emblazoned with the Teamsters Local 776 Logo. The Officers, and the Agents at Local 776 take pride in what we do; the service we provide to the members, pride in the contracts we negotiate and enforce for them. We take pride in the Local Union’s vehicles; having them properly serviced and keeping up their appearance; they are a direct reflection on who we are. We take pride in our buildings and grounds; maintaining both Union Halls so the members can be proud to call it their Union Hall, and also being good neighbors in the community, by keeping the grounds neat and clean. With that in mind, a “clean up” day at the Harrisburg Union Hall was on the calendar to take care of normal spring maintenance. The Officers and Agents rolled up their sleeves, grabbed a rake, a shovel, a trimmer and got to it. When the dust settled and the debris hauled away, our pride in our Union was shining for all to see!

Swing that rake John!

A little extra help with his balance!

Load it up, haul it out of here!

At the conclusion of the May membership meeting, the Local Union treated those in attendance to lunch. “Up in Smoke” was on site dishing out pulled pork or beef brisket sandwiches along with macaroni and cheese, and baked beans. From the satisfied looks of everyone, it must have been good food; the plates in the trash were empty!

“Providing social time is an important part of serving the membership, everyone needs to have time to share with their Brothers and Sisters away from the work place. After the year we have all been through its good to see a sense of normalcy return,” commented Local President Ed Thompson.

"Up in Smoke" kept the food coming!

Good Food, Good Fellowship!

Friendship beneath the Local 776 charter!

Teamsters Local 776 is proud to announce the recipients of Local 776 Scholarships for 2021! This year's Scholarship finalists are:

Sidney Shelton, daughter of Elton Shelton III, employed by UPS

Benjamin Myers, son of Richard Myers, employed by UPS Freight (TForce Freight)

Eric Brudowsky, son of Stephen Brudowsky, employed by YRC Freight

Congratulations to our finalists. On behalf of everyone at Local 776, we would like to wish all of you the very best as you continue to further your education.

Additional information on scholarship opportunities for qualifying Teamster dependants may be found on the “Member Resources” page of the website.

Local 776 unveiled their newly adorned tractor-trailer to the membership at the May monthly meeting. The truck was last “wrapped” in 2009, and was showing signs of age. A “wrap” typically lasts 7-8 years, ours was due for a refitting.

The “theme” of the new wrap remembers our Teamster history as we create our future, and honors our troops as they defend our freedoms. The tractor cab affirms our motto of “People Helping People”.

The Local is proud to have such a vehicle to represent us and to serve our communities in times of need. The new, bright color scheme is quite a sight going down the road and has already brought comments from those getting a glimpse of it. If you happen to see the rig going down the road honk to let the drivers know you’re a Teamster!!

Shining in the Spring Sun!

Our continuing commitment to helping others

No mistaking who we are to those behind us!

A few of the events of 1977 include: Jimmy Carter sworn in as President of the United States, Oakland beating Minnesota in the Super Bowl, George Lucas introduced us to the Star Wars universe, and Local 776 Member Keith Chronister began working at the Springettsbury Township Wastewater Treatment Plant. Fast forward to April 2021; after 44 years at the Treatment plant Keith decided to call it a career and retired from the Township. Since retiring Keith, has been able to devote more time to running a family business started by his father, Preston Chronister and Sons, an auction service dealing primarily with estate sales. When not busy with the business Keith hopes to find more time for other activities, primarily fishing, hunting, and spending more time with his family. Keith has two children and four grandchildren to help him fill in his days. When asked about his retirement Keith replied: “Life’s All Good!”

From all of us at Local 776 congratulations on your retirement Keith, we’re wishing you well and may you enjoy as many years of retirement as you had years working!

Keith Chronister (L), receives congratulations and a "retirement watch" from Local 776 BA Bill Olmeda. With the employer always watching Keith's time while working, now Keith can "watch" his time and spend it as he pleases! Congratulations Keith, Enjoy Retirement!