Local 71 Members Re-Elect Willie Ford & the United 71 Slate

Local 71 members voted today to re-elect Willie Ford and the entire United 71 Slate.

Ford is an International Union Trustee and member of the O'Brien-Zuckerman Teamsters United leadership team.

Next up for Local 71 members is upcoming contract negotiations at UPS, TForce, YRC, and ABF.

"Winning strong contracts, representing our members, and building a strong united union is what we're all about," Ford said.

You can meet Willie Ford and other Local 71 members at the upcoming TDU Convention, October 28-30 in Chicago.

Local 71 members campaigning for United 71

Local 71 members campaigning for United 71

 

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