Teamsters Local 690

05/20/2026

05/08/2026

📣📸Member Spotlight📸📣

Joe and Judy, our Nurse Stewards at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on Nurses Appreciation Day (We appreciate you both and all of our represented Nurses EVERYDAY!!)
Thanks for everything you do to take such good care of the patients in your community!😃

04/30/2026

04/29/2026

Earlier today, a Stevens County Sheriff’s Deputy—and proud Local 690 Teamster—was shot in the line of duty. This is a powerful reminder of the risks our law enforcement brothers and sisters take every day to protect our communities.

Our thoughts are with him, his family, and the entire Stevens County Sheriff’s Office. We stand firmly with our brother and wish him a strong and speedy recovery.

Stevens County Deputy Injured In Shooting

On 04/28/26 at 02:35 Stevens County 911 Center received a call from an individual stating they observed on camera that someone was breaking into their garage at their residence in Suncrest. The caller was not home at the time and stated no one else had permission to be at the home. Three Stevens County Deputies responded to the scene and arrived at approximately 02:55.

After arriving the deputies determined that the house was locked. They received permission to enter to check the residence. Immediately upon entry, deputies were fired upon. One deputy was struck twice in the upper chest/shoulder area. The injured deputy returned fire and then was extracted from the scene.

A perimeter was set and Stevens County Special Response Team and Spokane County SWAT were called to the scene. A neighborhood alert (Hyper Reach) was sent out to notify of the law enforcement activity. The deputy was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

At approximately 07:35 crises negotiators were able to make contact with the suspect and confirmed he was inside the residence, but the suspect immediately ceased communication. A short time later a drone was deployed into the residence and determined the suspect appeared deceased in a bedroom. Entry was made and it was confirmed that the suspect was injured, possibly with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Life saving measures were attempted by personnel on scene but were unsuccessful.

WSP’s Independent Investigative Team will be taking over lead in the investigation per Washington State law regarding officer involved shootings. The investigation is ongoing. No further media releases or information will be released by the Stevens County Sheriff’s Office.

The injured deputy underwent surgery, is in stable condition, and is expected to make a full recovery.

The Stevens County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend our deep appreciation for our partners at Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, Stevens County Fire District 1, Deer Park Ambulance, Spokane County Fire District 9, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Washington State Patrol, Spokane Police Department, as well as Providence for their excellent medical care.

Sheriff Manke

04/15/2026

📸📣Member Spotlight 📸📣
James, Nicole, and Marie from Franz Bakery putting out the Good Bread and winning a Best of Spokane Valley award!

Congratulations and thanks for everything you do!

04/09/2026

Hey Teamsters, "Take Kids Fishing Day" is back. Sat May 2, 2026. See below for details.

04/07/2026

Teamsters Local 690 Bargaining Committee member, Organizing Committee member, and Employee of the Month at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center!
Way to go, Shari! Thank you for everything you do! 🥳🎈🎉🎊

Help us celebrate our recent Employee of the Month, Shari Johnson, RN in the PACU 👏

Shari is recognized for going above and beyond to support both her team and patients. Here’s what one colleague had to say:

“Shari was very helpful to me when I was having a stressful evening in the Cath Lab. She went above and beyond her usual PACU duties to ensure I was okay. Your helpfulness and kindness are greatly appreciated!”

Thank you, Shari, for the compassion and dedication you bring to St. Joe’s every day! 💜

04/02/2026

AMAZON TEAMSTERS BECOME FIRST UNION TO WIN BARGAINING ORDER AGAINST E-COMMERCE GIANT

In a historic decision, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has ruled that Amazon illegally refused to recognize the Staten Island-based Amazon Labor Union-International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 1 (ALU-IBT 1) and ordered it to begin negotiations with the Teamsters.

Over 5,000 warehouse workers at the JFK8 facility in Staten Island formed their union on April 1, 2022. In June 2024, they officially affiliated with the Teamsters Union, which officially chartered ALU-IBT Local 1. Over the past four years, NLRB has repeatedly found that Amazon has illegally and willfully ignored the union’s legitimacy while attempting to coerce JFK8 Teamsters into ending their organizing efforts.

"Four years ago, Amazon workers at JFK8 won an NLRB election. Now, on this monumental anniversary, they have become the first group ever to force the company to recognize their union, and they did so as Teamsters,” said Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien. “This fight is far from over but this ruling from the NLRB is an historic victory for Amazon Teamsters nationwide and a testament to worker power.”

03/18/2026

📸🍀St. Patrick's Day Member Spotlight!!🍀📸

Paul with Alsco drives green everyday, not just St. Patrick's Day, to deliver the linens and garments to keep our local businesses running smoothly.