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Browse 49 original publications from November 2012 to May 2020. These are historical reports, not today’s events calendar.
Officials at the Port of Seattle have notified airport taxi drivers of a plan to force drivers into debt for unpaid per-trip fees, the collection of which had been…
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April 2020 guidance on emergency pandemic assistance. Those programmes have expired; this historical notice is not a current application route.
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As you know, the Port signed the taxi contract with Eastside for Hire earlier this month. Now we must continue our fight to hold Eastside and the Port accountable. We…
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The fall issue of our Fare Times newsletter is now available. The Fare Times provides news and information for Teamster taxicab operators. In this issue, we have an…
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The legal battle over your rights as taxicab operators to collectively bargain continues to unfold. As you recall, the US Chamber of Commerce is trying to stop the new…
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Taxicab operators who are part of the WWTCOA are working with Yellow Cab to improve its dispatch system. The current system is flawed and needs to be modernized. Many…
Read the original record →CBC News from Edmonton is reporting that Tappcar, a new ride-hailing service based in Canada, is encouraging the Teamsters to organize its drivers. "We believe that…
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Great news! For the first time since 1990, the City of Seattle is awarding 35 new licenses for members of the Western Washington Taxicab Operators Association. The…
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Last Friday, Seattle taxi drivers took another huge step towards winning dignity and a voice at work! Your calls, emails, meetings, and outstanding showing of support…
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Dawn Gearhart was recognized at the Washington State Labor Council (WSLC) convention in SeaTac today with the 2015 Elsie Schrader Award for the advancement of women in…
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Check out the new issue of the Fare Times, the newsletter for members of the Western Washington Taxicab Operators Association. In this issue, you'll find important…
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On May 11th, 2015, Governor Inslee signed into law Senate Bill 5550. Through your collective action, L&I is now optional! This bill also protects your right to be heard…
Read the original record →On Monday, April 27th at 9 A.M. there will be a hearing on medallion leases, vehicle leases, and insurance. Make your voices heard! WHERE: Seattle Municipal Tower, Rm.…
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Let's welcome Adam Hoyt, a new Teamsters Local 117 Business Representative for the parking industry! Adam brings a wealth of experience to his position at your Local…
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Check out the new issue of the Fare Times, the newsletter for members of the Western Washington Taxicab Operators Association. In this issue, you'll find a re-cap of…
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Over the last two years, Teamster taxi drivers have worked hard to help create a level playing field for all drivers in our region’s personal transportation industry.…
Read the original record →Flywheel Driver Training starts this Saturday 1pm-5pm at the Teamsters building. Limit 25 drivers per hour. View a flyer for this event.When: Saturday, January 24th,…
Read the original record →If you or a family member is currently seeking to normalize your immigration status, President Obama's Immigration Accountability Executive Action could impact you!…
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On November 22, 2014, Western Washington Taxi Cab Operators Association (WWTCOA) held its annual membership meeting. There was much excitement about electing the 2015…
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Check out the new issue of the Fare Times, the newsletter for members of the Western Washington Taxicab Operators Association. In this issue, you'll find information…
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Check out the new Teamster Taxi Twitter feed! The page will be updated weekly to share with you the latest information on: - city hearings and decisions that impact our…
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For the last two years, the Western Washington Taxi Cab Association (WWTCOA) has been working tirelessly to find reliable and affordable insurance for Teamster taxi…
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Congratulations to WWTCOA taxi drivers on winning the annual Teamsters Local 117 Solidarity Soccer Tournament! The event was held on Saturday at Joseph Foster Memorial…
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We are proud to announce that Teamster Taxi Insurance is here! Over the past two years, your Leadership Council has worked tirelessly to find you reliable and…
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Puget Sound taxicab operators are making strides to provide the best customer service in Seattle’s personal transportation industry. Over 200 drivers have registered…
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On June 16, Seattle mayor Ed Murray announced a deal that could shape the future of the city’s taxi industry for years to come. The agreement is the result of…
Read the original record →Check out the new issue of the Fare Times, the newsletter for members of the Western Washington Taxicab Operators Association. In this issue, you'll find an overview of…
Read the original record →An NBC affiliate in the Bay Area has produced a special investigative report that exposes serious public safety concerns involving Uber. The report uncovers evidence…
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Check out the new issue of the Fare Times, the newsletter for members of the Western Washington Taxicab Operators Association. In this issue, you'll find articles about…
Read the original record →(Tukwila, WA) – Taxicab operators, who are members of the Western Washington Taxicab Operators Association (WWTCOA), filed a lawsuit in King County Superior Court…
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There is no doubt that taxis drivers are under attack, and it's time for all organized labor – not just the Teamsters – to step up and support them. on February 27, the…
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This Friday, February 14, the Seattle City Council will be making important decisions that will affect the ability of taxicab operators to earn a living. The City…
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We have some great news out of Olympia! Representative Cyrus Habib's proposed legislation (HB 2152) that would lift the Labor & Industries requirement for taxi cab…
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For taxi cab operators, getting a moving violation can be a hugely expensive ordeal and even threaten your livelihood. Taxi drivers can spend thousands of dollars each…
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Teamster taxi cab operators, along with dozens of other union members, converged on Olympia on January 28 for the first Local 117 lobby day of the 2014 legislative…
Read the original record →Wondering what’s happening WWTCOA members in the taxi industry? Check out the new Fare Times newsletter. In this issue you can read about: a generous donation by taxi…
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Puget Sound taxicab operators made a special trip this Friday. The drivers traveled to Northwest Harvest, where they delivered a $3300 gift to the food bank in a show…
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Teamsters 117 and the Western Washington Taxi Cab Operators Association (WWTCOA) hosted a political forum on December 10 at the Teamsters Building in Tukwila. Over a…
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The new issue of the Fare Times, the newsletter for the Western Washington Taxicab Operators Association is now available! This issue contains articles and updates on…
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Puget Sound taxicab operators and their community allies converged on City Hall on Friday, August 2 to demand fairness and a level playing field in Seattle’s personal…
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Teamster taxicab operators gathered on Saturday, July 27 for the Western Washington Taxicab Operators Association’s (WWTCOA) annual meeting. The purpose of the meeting…
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Local 117 Secretary-Treasurer Tracey A. Thompson has published a guest op-ed piece in the Seattle Times that calls on the City of Seattle to step up enforcement in the…
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The new issue of the Fare Times, the newsletter for WWTCOA members, is now available! This issue contains information about discounts for WWTCOA members. To view the…
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The new issue of the Fare Times, the newsletter for WWTCOA members, is now available! This issue contains an article about recent lobbying efforts by WWTCOA members and…
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The Western Washington Taxicab Operators Association (WWTCOA) showed its strength at the second Local 117 lobby day on February 21. Over 50 taxicab operators from all…
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The February issue of the Fare Times, the newsletter for WWTCOA members, is now available! This issue contains an article about important developments during…
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The November issue of the WWTCOA Fare Times is now available. In this issue, you can read an article about taxi operators participation in the recent City of Seattle…
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