Teamsters 533
By Teamster Local 533
Teamsters 533Apr 08, 2021
Lynnelle and Summer! The Office Strikes Back
We talk a lot about how amazing we think this Local is but honestly, we couldn't do what we do without the amazing staff we have at the Teamsters Local 533 Union Hall. Lynnelle Carter and Summer Harris joined us during a quick break and gave us the inside scoop of a day in the life here in Reno NV. Enjoy!
Shoutout to our good friend Byron Richter who created and produced the opening theme for the Teamsters 533 Podcast. If you enjoy his sound you can find him on Spotify-Byron Richtor, on Bandcamp- Byron Richter, and on Instagram @byrone1983.
Thanksgiving Special!
The OG's are here and the takes are spicy. We interview Gary Watson and Lee Harris on today's Thanksgiving special. Lee Harris is a long-time member and shop steward, and Gary Watson is our current President and was a long-time shop steward at UPS. Both of them share their stories and help educate us on what it means to be a strong Teamster! We hope you enjoy this long holiday episode.
Shoutout to our good friend Byron Richter who created and produced the opening theme for the Teamsters 533 Podcast. If you enjoy his sound you can find him on Spotify-Byron Richtor, on Bandcamp- Byron Richter, and on Instagram @byrone1983.
Women's Caucus
Welcome back to a special episode of the Teamsters 533 Podcast out of Reno, NV. Today it is all about the ladies! We are happy to have Christina Pixton back on the platform to talk about our brand-new Women's Caucus. A group of strong Teamster women who have a collective goal of helping other women in our community and growing awareness of female-based issues in the workplace. It was great to talk to Christina and I hope you all enjoy the episode!
Shoutout to our good friend Byron Richter who created and produced the opening theme for the Teamsters 533 Podcast. If you enjoy his sound you can find him on Spotify-Byron Richtor, on Bandcamp- Byron Richter, and on Instagram @byrone1983.
LECMPA (get fired insurance)
Welcome back to another episode of the Teamsters 533 Podcast out of Reno, NV. Today we are talking about what you can do to give yourself peace of mind if you end up on the wrong end of your manager's ire and wind up unfairly removed from work. These companies are only getting worse and you shouldn't have to sit at home and wonder how you are going to feed your family while your Union fights to get your job back. Thanks for listening!
Shoutout to our good friend Byron Richter who created and produced the opening theme for the Teamsters 533 Podcast. If you enjoy his sound you can find him on Spotify-Byron Richtor, on Bandcamp- Byron Richter, and on Instagram @byrone1983.
Teamster Midterm Madness
Welcome to this political episode of the Teamsters 533 Podcast out of Reno NV. We are joined by 533 President Gary Watson and Political Coordinator Andrew Rivas. We are breaking down the good and the bad and the ugly of politics over the years and why you should vote your paycheck. Politics matter!
Shoutout to our good friend Byron Richter who created and produced the opening theme for the Teamsters 533 Podcast. If you enjoy his sound you can find him on Spotify-Byron Richtor, on Bandcamp- Byron Richter, and on Instagram @byrone1983.
Chugach
Welcome to another episode of the Teamsters 533 Podcast out of Reno NV. We are joined by Business Agent and 533 Vice President Chris Fuqua. He joins us to discuss the recently ratified contract out at Chugach. It was a back-and-forth negotiation but the members held strong and won a contract for themselves for the next 4 years! We would like to say congrats to them and hope you enjoy our conversation with Chris.
Shoutout to our good friend Byron Richter who created and produced the opening theme for the Teamsters 533 Podcast. If you enjoy his sound you can find him on Spotify-Byron Richtor, on Bandcamp- Byron Richter, and on Instagram @byrone1983.
Laborfest 2022
Welcome back to a special episode of the Teamsters 533 Podcast! Today we are proud to play an episode of Insight that was recently released through Reno Media Group. We are proud to partner with the Northern Nevada Central Labor Council and be a part of Reno Laborfest 2022! So please enjoy this Insight exclusive radio interview with Teamsters 533 Business Agent Ross Kinson and NNCLC Communications Director Wendy Colborne.
LGBTQ+ Caucus Intro
Welcome back to another episode of the Teamsters 533 Podcast from Reno NV! We are joined by guest Andrew Rivas, he is a leader in the newly created Local 533 LGBTQ Caucus. They are a group that advocates for the needs of everyone within the LGBTQ+ community and we are honored to have Andrew as a guest.
If you enjoy these episodes let us know on any of our social media at https://linktr.ee/Teamsters533. As always you can leave any questions or comments at our email, questions533local@gmail.com.
Shoutout to our good friend Byron Richter who created and produced the opening theme for the Teamsters 533 Podcast. If you enjoy his sound you can find him on Spotify-Byron Richtor, on Bandcamp- Byron Richter, and on Instagram @byrone1983.
Inside the Hub
Welcome back to another episode of the Teamsters 533 Podcast in Reno NV. We are back with our hub steward extraordinaire Christina Pixton, and we are talking about UPS part-timers. What do they have going on and how can stewards like Christina help?
If you enjoy these episodes let us know on any of our social media at https://linktr.ee/Teamsters533. As always you can leave any questions or comments at our email, questions533local@gmail.com.
Shoutout to our good friend Byron Richter who created and produced the opening theme for the Teamsters 533 Podcast. If you enjoy his sound you can find him on Spotify-Byron Richtor, on Bandcamp- Byron Richter, and on Instagram @byrone1983.
Table Talk
Welcome back to another episode of the Teamsters 533 Podcast out of Reno NV. Today we have a casual table talk between two of our hosts, Esli Velez-Perez and Ross Kinson. We talk about subjects from Workers Comp to world history and everything in between!
If you enjoy these episodes let us know on any of our social media at https://linktr.ee/Teamsters533. As always you can leave any questions or comments at our email, questions533local@gmail.com.
Shoutout to our good friend Byron Richter who created and produced the opening theme for the Teamsters 533 Podcast. If you enjoy his sound you can find him on Spotify-Byron Richtor, on Bandcamp- Byron Richter, and on Instagram @byrone1983.
Update 2022
We are back after a long hiatus! We will be posting regularly but we just wanted to do a quick update on 2022 and how it is going so far. Expect regular episodes again and please share with all your friends.
If you enjoy these episodes let us know on any of our social media at https://linktr.ee/Teamsters533. As always you can leave any questions or comments at our email, questions533local@gmail.com.
Shoutout to our good friend Byron Richter who created and produced the opening theme for the Teamsters 533 Podcast. If you enjoy his sound you can find him on Spotify-Byron Richtor, on Bandcamp- Byron Richter, and on Instagram @byrone1983.
RPCDs Chat With a 22.4
We are back with a special episode! This time we interview our friend and 22.4 combination driver Zach Van Heest. We explore the differences between the ways that 22.4s are treated compared to RPCDs and ask Zach to get real with us on everything UPS.
If you enjoy these episodes let us know on any of our social media at https://linktr.ee/Teamsters533. As always you can leave any questions or comments at our email, questions533local@gmail.com.
Shoutout to our good friend Byron Richter who created and produced the opening theme for the Teamsters 533 Podcast. If you enjoy his sound you can find him on Spotify-Byron Richtor, on Bandcamp- Byron Richter, and on Instagram @byrone1983.
Grievances, what to expect when filing.
Welcome back for another episode of the 533 podcast out of Reno, NV! This week, Grievances. For many of you, a grievance is a daunting thing, but we are here to tell you that it doesn't have to be. Filing a grievance is bringing a formal written complaint to the attention of your employer and the union. It is the backbone of a strong union and all of you should know how to fill a grievance out. With that being said we hope you enjoy this episode!
If you enjoy these episodes let us know on any of our social media at https://linktr.ee/Teamsters533. As always you can leave any questions or comments at our email, questions533local@gmail.com.
Shoutout to our good friend Byron Richter who created and produced the opening theme for the Teamsters 533 Podcast. If you enjoy his sound you can find him on Spotify-Byron Richtor, on Bandcamp- Byron Richter, and on Instagram @byrone1983.
Strike! Teamsters Take Keolis Out
On a special episode of The Teamsters 533 Podcast, we are on Strike! Keolis is a bus contractor for the RTC they are bad actors and their unfair labor practices have left us no choice! We are taking our incredible essential workers out on the picket line in order to fight back against this company that doesn't care about the community, doesn't care about the riders, and doesn't care about the safety of their drivers.
If you enjoy these episodes let us know on any of our social media at https://linktr.ee/Teamsters533. As always you can leave any questions or comments at our email, questions533local@gmail.com.
Shoutout to our good friend Byron Richter who created and produced the opening theme for the Teamsters 533 Podcast. If you enjoy his sound you can find him on Spotify-Byron Richtor, on Bandcamp- Byron Richter, and on Instagram @byrone1983.
Episode 4: Heat Wave
Welcome back for Episode 4 of the Teamsters 533 Podcast. We are back after a quick hiatus and we are bringing it hot. There is a heatwave sweeping through the West Coast and we want you to know how to keep yourself safe. If you enjoy these episodes let us know on any of our social media at https://linktr.ee/Teamsters533. As always you can leave any questions or comments at our email, questions533local@gmail.com.
Shoutout to our good friend Byron Richter who created and produced the opening theme for the Teamsters 533 Podcast. If you enjoy his sound you can find him on Spotify-Byron Richtor, on Bandcamp- Byron Richter, and on Instagram @byrone1983.
Safety, Safety, Safety
Welcome back for Episode 3 of the Teamsters 533 Podcast out of Reno, NV!
Episode 3 is all about your and our most important issue, safety. In this episode, we talk about what you can do to stay safe on the job and why it is so important for you as an individual to take your own safety into your hands. No one else will do it for you. As always you can leave any questions or comments at our email, questions533local@gmail.com.
Shoutout to our good friend Byron Richter who created and produced the opening theme for the Teamsters 533 Podcast. If you enjoy his sound you can find him on Spotify-Byron Richtor, on Bandcamp- Byron Richter, and on Instagram @byrone1983.
New Drivers, What to Expect
Welcome back for Episode 2 of the Teamsters 533 Podcast out of Reno, NV! We are excited to talk to all the new drivers in this episode. Even if you aren't a new driver we are sure you will find something useful in this episode. As always you can leave any questions or comments at our email, questions533local@gmail.com.
Shoutout to our good friend Byron Richter who created and produced the opening theme for the Teamsters 533 Podcast. If you enjoy his sound you can find him on Spotify-Byron Richtor, on Bandcamp- Byron Richter, and on Instagram @byrone1983.
Introduction
Welcome to the new Teamsters 533 Podcast! We are excited to have you on board and in this first episode, we want to introduce ourselves and give you all a general idea of what we hope to do with this medium. We hope you enjoy it and tune back in every other week as we drop new content.