A MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT ED THOMPSON-
Welcome To Teamsters Local 776 
Teamsters Local 776 is the largest Teamsters Local in Pennsylvania. Chartered by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters in 1937, we are located in South-Central PA. Our diverse mix of over 8,500 members work in six different counties.
Summer Meeting Notice By a vote of the membership in attendance at the May 2025 monthly membership meeting, the monthly meetings for June, July, and August 2025 have been suspended. The Local Union would like to wish everyone a safe and happy summer. We look forward to seeing you at the Local picnic, the golf outing, and monthly membership meetings when they resume in September 2025. Download Our App! 
Mobile App Installation To begin using the Local 776 Mobile App follow these simple steps:
1. Download the Android or Apple version from the local 776 website via your smartphone browser by selecting the appropriate download button above. Follow the prompts to install the app on your device. If installing on an Apple device select yes to allow push notification messages. Once installed the app will open to the main page.
2. If you are NOT currently a registered user of the Local 776 website and do not receive email messages from Local 776 then select “App Registration” from the menu and complete the form where it says “New User Registration". Existing Local 776 website users can skip this step.
3. That’s it! Once you are a registered user of the App you will receive push notifications from Local 776.
4. Additionally, if you are a registered user of the website and would like to receive employer specific notifications from Local 776 follow these easy steps:
1. This step will only have to be completed one time. Once your App Registration is approved or if you are an Existing Local 776 user, you will need to log in to the app next. Click Member Resources from the main page (Android users will need to select Member Home next) then enter your website username and password in the pop up log in box to log in.
2. After completing this step, you will receive employer specific notifications from Local 776
What's New at IBT 776
Date: Mon, 7 Jul 2025 16:31:27 +0000
Subject: UPDATE ON BANKRUPTCY MAILING
Good Morning,
In response to calls from the former Yellow members regarding the most recent mailing, I wanted to clarify a few things.
The mailing was sent to around 4,600 people and only those that need to reconcile their claims within the bankruptcy court received the mailing. If they did not receive a letter, they did not need to; there is nothing to do and they are still included on our claim it is just for those that are shown to have several claims within the court or if there is a discrepancy on the amount they’ve listed. If members would like to know what amount we filed for on their behalf they can follow the steps below to view our submitted claims.
Visit: https://dm.epiq11.com/case/yellowcorporation/claims
Search under “Creditor” for “TNFINC”
The National Negotiating Committee filed four separate claims, one for each of the employers, on behalf of those members active at the time of their closure. Below is also a list of the claim numbers.
CLAIM #5336 IBT AND TNFINC New Penn Motor Express LLC
CLIAM #5337 IBT AND TNFINC USF Reddaway Inc
CLAIM #5338 IBT AND TNFINC USF Holland LLC
CLAIM #5400 IBT AND TNFINC YRC Inc
Within each of the claims, it includes 4 claims for each of the operating companies – 1.) WARN Act; 2.) Vacation Pay; 3.) Sick Pay; and 4.) State WARN Act. Members can find what we have for them individually within the documents which are separated by the “claim”, then sorted by Local Union and then alphabetically by last name, first name.
If they filed their own individual claim they will be allowed to search by their name under “Creditor” but it should be noted they will only be entitled to one claim in the bankruptcy court.
There are no updates at this time. The claims are all still within the bankruptcy court with no payment scheduled at this time; this includes the WARN Act and any other sick or vacation pay they may be entitled to.
Freight Division and Express Division
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
25 Louisiana Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
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FULL-TIME UPSers: DON’T MISS MONDAY UPDATE. All full-time UPS Teamsters are strongly encouraged to join Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien on Monday evening for important updates on the company’s contract-violating plan for buyouts. Remember: UPS is obligated to create at least 22,500 new permanent positions under our current agreement, not to try to thin the workforce by dangling paltry, insulting payoffs to drivers to walk away.Stay informed. Enforce the contract. Say NO to UPS. Hear directly from Sean on Monday, July 7, 8 pm ET/5 pm PT at Youtube.com/TeamsterPower and on the UPS Teamsters app.
"These United colonies are, and of right ought to be free and independent States." Continental Congress Resolution July 2, 1776.
Happy Birthday, America!
On behalf of the Officers, Business Agents, and Staff of Local 776, I would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July. America is the greatest country on earth; we enjoy freedoms, liberties, and rights unmatched in the world. The Fourth of July officially marks the beginning of summer. Many of us will celebrate with family and friends at the beach, in our backyards, or at community fireworks displays. No matter how you plan to spend the July 4th Holiday, please join me in wishing our great Nation a Happy Birthday!
Fraternally,
Ed Thompson,
President, Teamsters Local 776
"Where liberty dwells, there is my country."- Benjamin Franklin
Oh, but ain't that America for you and me?
Ain't that America somethin' to see, baby?
Ain't that America, home of the free!John Cougar
Harrisburg, PA skyline
Recently, four Members retired from their respective employers. This group is a testament to good-paying, good-benefit Teamster jobs. Combined, these individuals have over 160 years of Teamsters Membership! Local 776 Secretary-Treasurer Ron Hicks has been busy handing out the hardware to the following Members:
Sean Ferguson: Sean retired May 1st from UPS after 40 years of service. Like most long-term UPS employees, Sean started with UPS as a part-time employee unloading trailers. When a full-time position became available, he moved to the sort aisle, then became an air driver, finally gaining a spot as a package car driver. Now that he’s retired, Sean has time to devote to some of his interests beyond his work. He plans to spend more time freshwater fishing in the area, riding motorcycles, and doing some four-wheeling. Sean is easing into retirement slowly, adjusting to having his time, eventually traveling and seeing the world. Sean commented: “I love all the guys I worked with, I made a lot of friends in those 40 years, I’m going to miss them!”
Secretary-Treasurer Ron Hicks congratulates Sean on his retirement.
Terry Newman: Terry Newman retired from Amsted Rail on June 24th after 39 years with the company. Terry began his tenure with Amsted Rail as a CNC machine operator for 27 years and then spent the next 12 years as a tooling attendant. He served as a Local 776 Union Steward for a time and has always strived to be a good Teamster..
Now that he’s retired, Terry plans to pick up his golf clubs again and get back out on the golf course. He also plans to give bowling a try. Terry and his wife Deborah have been married for 28 years. They both enjoy visiting Atlantic City, NJ, and have been known to frequent the Penn National Race Course.
Terry had been off work on disability before retirement. He was sad that he didn’t get to say goodbye to everyone at Amsted, so in a way, this is his goodbye to all the friends he made while working there.
Terry gets a watch and a handshake from S/T Ron Hicks
Steve Ney: Steve retired March 1st from a road driver position at ABF Freight after 40 years. In his career, Steve has accumulated over three million miles behind the wheel, along with more than 30 years of safe driving.. Steve and his wife, Denise, have been married for 45 years and have two sons, Kyle and Kip.
Now that retirement is providing more free time at home, Steve can devote more time to hunting and fishing, as well as working in the vegetable garden. Also, there will be more time for him and Denise to vacation at the beach, one of their favorite pastimes.
Steve added, “I’d recommend a Teamster job to anyone. The pay, benefits, and security are unparalleled. I want to thank Secretary-Treasurer Ron Hicks and all the Officers and Agents at Local 776 for all that they do; many times, it’s a thankless job.
Steve is all smiles after receiving his watch from Ron!
Rick Shellenberger: Rick retired from ABF Freight on March 1st. After accumulating 40.5 years in the freight industry, the last 22 years were spent at ABF. During his time in the freight industry, Rick worked for Consolidated Freightways and New Penn before settling in at ABF. Over the years, Rick amassed an impressive driving record: he had accrued a total of three million miles and 37 years of safe driving. Both accomplishments are to be proud of!
Rick and his wife, Rebecca, a retired nurse, have two children: Amanda and Justin. Since Rick retired, they have been spending time on the road, camping with their fifth-wheel travel trailer. After spending three weeks in Florida, their goal is to travel as much as possible in the next 5-6 years, exploring the country. After that, they might consider cruising to stay active. When I caught up to Rick somewhere on the road, he added: “I’m enjoying retirement and wish everyone well. I hope Unions are around for a long time!”
A handshake and a watch as Ron congratulates Rick on retirement
Congratulations from Everyone at Local 776, gentlemen! May you enjoy every day of your retirement!
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