Local 776 is honored to have another James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship finalist in house. Maggie Hughes, daughter of Thomas and Carron Hughes, was awarded a 2017 Hoffa scholarship for $10,000.00.  Maggie graduated with Distinguished Honors from Red Land High School in Lewisberry, PA, has just completed her freshman year at Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio, majoring in Equine Business with a minor in Marketing. In her freshman year, Maggie finished with a 3.5 GPA and is looking forward to returning for her sophomore year. Her Father, Thomas Hughes, is a Juvenile Probation Officer with the Cumberland County Court Appointed Professional group. Congratulations Maggie, wishing you the best as you continue to further your education!

L-R: Local 776 Secretary-Treasurer Ron Hicks,Thomas and Carron Hughes, Maggie, Local 776 President Ed Thompson, Local 776 Business Agent Dave Wolf

IBT schedules conference calls to discuss UPS, UPS Freight strike authorization vote:

"SAFE JOBS- Every Worker's Right"

On April 28^th the York-Adams County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO observes Worker’s Memorial Day; in honor and remembrance of those who have been injured or died on the job.  Tragically, four work place deaths occurred in York County in 2017. Every worker has the right to a safe and healthy workplace. The labor movement continues to fight for workers’ health and safety.

In conjunction with Worker’s Memorial Day the Labor Council sponsors an essay contest for High School Seniors. This year’s winner, Trenton Squires, who attends Bermudian Springs High School, wrote on the effect that out-sourcing of American jobs to third-world countries for cheaper labor has on the workers in those countries that do not have many of the protections governing work place safety that workers in America have.

Presentation of colors begins the ceremony

Unions from the area joined in remebrance of the deceased workers

Essay winner Trenton Squires thanks the Labor Council

As our flag is lowered in honor of the deceased a lone bugler plays taps....

Local 776 recently mailed the Spring 2018 edition of the Local's Newsletter, The 776 Review, to members. Did yours get lost in the mail? Did the dog chew it up? If so it's available in the Downloads Section of the website under "Member Resources". Just follow the link below to be directed there and catch up on the news around Local 776.

776 Review Spring 2018

Additional details concerning the ABF tentative agreement and information on the voting procedure have been released and are posted below:

Recently Local 776 member Mike Chronister retired after working for forty-two years for the Springettsbury Township Public Works Dept. While working Mike was active in the Local Union; serving as a Union Steward for more than twenty years, and also serving as a Trustee on the Local 430 Executive Board before the merger with Local 776.

Mike and his wife Kathy are the parents of two boys; they presently have one granddaughter and another grandchild on the way. An avid hunter he is looking forward to being able to devote more time to the sport once he pares down the honey-do list! Additionally Mike and Kathy plan on doing some traveling, spending more time with the boys and their families, and spoiling the grandkids. Congratulations Mike, enjoy the next forty-two years!

Local 776 Business Agent Bill Olmeda (Left) presents Mike with a Local 776 watch to help him keep track of his time enjoying retirement!

On April 12, 2018 Local Union Leaders that represent ABF members overwhelmingly approved the ABF national tentative agreement and supplements, paving the way for a member ratification vote. For more information Follow the links below:

ABF Two-Man Committee Approval Information

ABF Master and Regional Agreements

Local 776 has scheduled numerous meetings to review the tentative ABF agreement prior to a vote by the membership.Please plan on attending one of these important meetings.

Just a reminder...

The April 2018 Monthly Membership Meeting will be held at the York Union Hall, begining at 10:00 AM. For directions to the York Union Hall follow the link below; just insert your starting point and you're on your way!

York Union Hall