Who we are

We build unity and power for all working people to improve lives and lift up our communities.

This is our Union!

Teamsters 117 is one of the most powerful, diverse, and dynamic unions in the Pacific Northwest. With over 17,000 members, we have grown to become the second largest Teamsters local in the country.

From accountants to zookeepers, Local 117 members work in a mix of public service and private sector jobs. We keep our economy humming, our streets clean and safe, and our communities strong.

What Teamsters Look Like

“We’ve got a great pension now. The more we can work to strengthen it, the better our collective future will be.

MONTY JOHNSON
Safeway Order Selector

“Having the Union support you really does make a difference.”

ALEJANDRA CALDERON
King County, Solid Waste Division

“The Union has given my sons the opportunity to focus on their education and to live lives that are better than mine.”

CUONG HUYNH (VAN)
Shop Steward at Swire Coca-Cola

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We envision…

A world where workers are united for social, political, and economic justice and our collective voice is loud.

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