Teamsters Local 639

04/23/2026

After 40 years of dedicated service in the Martin Brower warehouse, Gordon Schroter is set to retire. Gordon was instrumental in helping the warehouse unionize in 1998, and throughout his career he consistently put his coworkers’ issues and well‑being ahead of his own.

If you were a new employee looking for someone to model your career after, Gordon was your guy. His leadership, integrity, and selflessness set the standard for all of us.

Enjoy your retirement, Gordon—you’re going to be missed by each and every one of us.

04/21/2026

The newly established Women’s Committee at Local 639 hosted an incredible event at the Union Hall! 👟✨
The first‑ever Sneaker Ball was a huge success, with over 300 members in attendance, celebrating all of the women who help make Local 639 the greatest Local in the country.
The Women’s Committee is committed to supporting the communities we represent and showcasing the strength, leadership, and power of the ladies of Local 639. This was just the beginning—and there’s so much more to come! 💪💜

04/21/2026

Local 639 was on Capitol Hill advocating for the Faster Labor Contracts Act.

President Davis, along with members Chrissy Hayes, Curtis Howard, and Becky Figliozzi, met with legislators to demand real action to help our members secure a first contract at Glenstone Museum, Verbal Beginnings, and other workplaces across the country.
Our members should not have to wait years for their first contract. It’s time to hold companies accountable and ensure workers get the fair and timely contracts they deserve. 💪✊

03/02/2026

📣 **BIG NEWS FOR GENESIS LOGISTICS WORKERS!** ✊🖤💛

After a **yearlong campaign** 🗓️, the workers at **Genesis Logistics** have officially **ratified their very first contract** with **Teamsters Local 639**! 🎉📄

This historic first agreement includes:

✨ **Sign‑on bonus**
⚖️ **Grievance and arbitration process**
📋 **New warehouse‑wide bidding process**
🛡️ **Job protection** if the warehouse relocates
💵 **Enhanced wages**
🥾 **Shoe allowance** for freezer workers
👕 **New uniform policy**
…and a host of other important improvements! 🚀

The warehouse employees are **beyond excited** 🤩 to finally be part of the **Local 639 family** and to have a strong first contract in place. The agreement was **overwhelmingly ratified** 🗳️✅ over a two‑day voting process!

A huge **THANK YOU** 🙌 to members **Amanda Pallant, Jay Jensen, Jacob Monjaras‑Barrera, and Eric Vandivert** for their dedication, leadership, and commitment throughout negotiations. Representing all **250 Genesis members** 👥, their work was essential in securing this agreement. Without their efforts, this would not have been possible. 💪❤️

**Local 639 is proud, grateful, and just getting started.** ✊🔥

02/17/2026

Teamsters brothers, sisters, spouses, and partners turned out in full force this Valentine’s Day—February 14, 2026—for a powerful organizing action at the Glenstone Museum, standing strong in solidarity with the workers.

Teamsters Local 639 led the on‑site effort, with International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) organizers Dwayne Johnson and Kristanto Tirajoh driving the campaign to help empower and support the workforce.

Decked out in Teamster gear, members toured the museum grounds and showed unwavering unity, lifting up Glenstone workers as they push for their very first collective bargaining agreement. Many workers said they were encouraged and inspired to see such a large group of supporters standing with them in their fight for a fair contract.

Local 639 Teamsters and former employees from a variety of bargaining units—including WSSC, UPS, and Verbal Beginnings—also came out to show their support.

02/12/2026

General President Sean O’Brien and General Secretary‑Treasurer Fred Zuckerman hit the road to visit our Local 639 members at Fort Myer Construction, Eight O'Clock Coffee, UPS and Giant — and the membership was fired up to meet them. The excitement on the shop floors and breakrooms was undeniable as members got the chance to speak directly with the GP and GST about the work they do every day.

They were joined by Local 639 President Bill Davis, Secretary‑Treasurer Scott Clark, Recording Secretary Chuck Bollino, and Business Agents Roland Davis, Mark Grinevicius, Joe Freeman, and DaWayne Epps, all standing strong with our hardworking brothers and sisters across the region.

💪 Solidarity. Strength. Real conversations with the membership.

02/06/2026

The Local 639 Women's Caucus distributed coats yesterday at the UPS DC building yesterday.

02/02/2026

Local 639 members came out to support a bowling fundraiser for the Community Services Agency. The Community Services Agency (CSA) of the Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO coordinates labor union locals in DC, Maryland, and Virginia to support local families, meet community needs, and work towards an equitable social safety net for all.

01/22/2026

President Bill Davis and Secretary Treasurer Scott Clark visit the UPS Gaithersburg Building this morning.

01/21/2026

01/21/2026

At the December 18, 2025, Local 639 monthly membership meeting, jackets were given out to retirees for their Union service and accomplishments.

12/12/2025

Shop Steward Seminar on December 6, 2025