Recently, Local 177 enlisted the services of a local aerial advertising agency to help convey the Union's dissatisfaction with UPS's failure to address and correct ongoing Health, Safety, and other Labor issues including the continued mistreatment of its employees.

   On November 12, 2009, a single engine plane circled the Edison UPS facility from 7:30AM - 9:00 AM.

   A banner, which read:"UPS STOP MISTREATING YOUR EMPLOYEES" was towed behind.

   Officers from the Local, distributed fliers to employees as they reported/ or left the facility. The response from the employees at the Edison facility was overwhelmingly positive.

   Local 177 will continue to do what they must, in order to help convince UPS to cease with the Collective Bargaining Agreement Violations.

(Video of Fly over can be viewed by clicking on the link below).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s74YJ8huO1I 

   Local 177 member John Piontkowski, a driver in the Mount Olive Center, was recently delivering his route in Randolph, NJ, when he and his helper, Paul Paradiso, spotted something in the street. Upon further investigation they found it was a bank bag containing $5,200 in cash.

   John found a Bank Of America deposit slip in the bag which listed the money as belonging to a liquor store located in Jersey City.

   Having to decide between keeping the money or returning it, John never hesitated and drove to a nearby Bank Of America. He notified the bank manager of the find.

   The bank helped John to meet the rightful owner, who resides on John's route. It seems that the monies' owner placed the bag upon the roof of his wife's car while he cleaned the driveway of snow.He and his wife only realized later in the morning that the bag was missing.

   The bank manager later contacted the wife's cell phone upon the return of the discovered money.

   John was given "a very nice reward" for his actions.

  The Executive Board wishes to commend John for his honesty and integrity as displayed through his actions. Well done, John.

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

   The applications for the three (3) 2010 Teamster Scholarship Programs are now available at the Local 177 Union office.

   They are the Teamster Local 177 Scholarship, James R Hoffa Memorial Scholarship and Joint Council 73 Scholarship.

   If your son or daughter is a senior in high school and plans on attending college in the fall of 2010, call us at Local 177 for the scholarship applications.

   The cut off date for the scholarships are all in March 2010 so do not hesitate to apply.

   If you need applications or have any questions regarding these programs, call us at 973-923-7070.

    On July 22, 2009, Teamster Local 177 member, Anthony Condello was unaware of how his reaction to certain events would lead to a child's life being saved.

  Anthony, a UPS driver out of the Staten Island facility, was delivering his regular route. As he was approaching his next stop, he noticed an unaccompanied child (about three years old) standing on the sidewalk along a heavily traveled street.

  As Anthony approached, the child darted into the street towards the moving traffic.

   Anthony instinctively reacted, and chased after the child. He grabbed the child and pulled him to safety just as an oncoming car slammed its brakes and swerved in an attempt to avoid Anthony and the child.

  Anthony, with child in his arms, canvassed the local houses and noticed a house with its front door open.

  Anthony approached the house, assuring the child he was bringing him to his mommy and daddy. Upon announcing himself in the opened doorway, he was greeted by a frantic and very appreciative mother who happily relieved Anthony of her son.

  Anthony explained to the mother what had occurred just minutes ago.

   After leaving the child and his mother, Anthony returned to check on the driver of the car that narrowly missed the child. He then returned to his route.

  About an hour later, while eating lunch, Anthony was approached by a New York City Firefighter who identified himself as the father of the child Anthony had saved earlier that day.

  Anthony said, "the father approached me, shook my hand, and thanked me repeatedly with an emotional tone in his voice".

  Anthony explained to the father that he also had young children and he did what any other father would do in that situation.

  Anthony was recently recognized for his actions at the Staten Island facility.

  The Executive Board and members of Local 177 wish to commend and proudly recognize Anthony Condello for his swift actions resulting in saving a life of a Staten Island toddler.

  Well Done Anthony!

(Anthony's photo can be found in the Photo Gallery).

   During the morning hours of Saturday, September 26, 2009, while some of you may have been sleeping, a hardy group of 20 passionate Teamster Local 177 members helped raise funding for Special Olympics in a very unique way.

   Together, they pulled a 93,000 pound, 737 jet, 12 feet and raised over $1000 for Special Olympics. (This event was a plane pull competition sponsored through the New Jersey State Police Torch Run).

   The team pulled the jet 12 feet in 6.8 seconds. On a seperate pull, 6 members successfully pulled the jet an additional 12 feet!

   After successfully completing their monumental task, the team relaxed while enjoying complimentary food and beverages provided by various sponsors of Newark Liberty Airport Family Day.

   The Local 177 executive board, along with the members, extends their appreciation and thanks to all who participated (through donation and/or donation of time), thus helping to make this event a success.

(Photos available in the Photo Gallery).