THEATRICAL TEAMSTERS LOCAL 817

This is a call to any 817 members that are interested in becoming a Teamsters Political Volunteer: The IBT is looking for union members that would volunteer to call other Teamsters to vote for pro-Teamster political candidates. You must be an active Teamster member to participate

25 years on, and for many of us this date lives so clearly in our minds. Where we were on the day our city, and our country was attacked, and how we felt knowing that nothing would be the same after. We still grieve the lives lost and the waste of futures promised. But we also persevered. We rebuilt, never forgetting, but as a testament to the strength and resilience of our nation in the face of adversity. There is something beautiful in a country coming together to support o

Teamsters Local 817 proudly participated in the IBT Women's Conference held August 23rd through August 26th in Washington, DC. The conference brings together Teamster women across the country to learn, connect and strengthen leadership within the union. Local 817 was represented this year by members Malaika Johnson, Annie Bermudez, Jessica Dugan and Erica Hart. We are proud of our members for representing Local 817 and continuing to build a strong union for the future.

Dear Brothers & Sisters, There will be a General Membership Meeting of Local Union No. 817 on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. at: Plumbers Local Union No. 1 50-02 5th Street Long Island City, NY 11101 We look forward to seeing you! Fraternally, The Local 817 Executive Board

There will be a picket in support of the Delivery Protection Act at NY City Hall on Thursday 8/13, noon-1:30pm. We encourage anyone that can attend to turn up in support of this important legislation. Union Strong!

Remembering all the tireless efforts made by Teamsters from countless locals that drove out and showed up to help fellow Teamsters and their families deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. We are proud to say Local 817 was among the many Teamster Locals that helped with the Teamster Disaster Relief. https://vimeo.com/1156479166?fl=pl&fe=sh&fbclid=IwY2xjawPc5WZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeHmTVKibpGdRK_-iOqIrWxuoGd5GH57-K_sRwfCv3R7Hgvw3iTUXAGXl

This year marks the 34th year of the Stockings with Care Program. Founded in 1992 by retired Local 817 Casting Director Rosalie Joseph, and Screenwriter and Producer Tom Fontana, Stockings with Care is part of the Projects With Care Organization, a non-profit that provides families much needed supplies and gifts during the Holiday Season. The program receives donations from individual donors and various corporations, and with the help of kind volunteers and ‘Santas’ , have to

Today marks the 24th anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001. We will never forget all those that were lost on that...

The Teamsters 2025 Women's Conference was held on Sunday, August 24, through Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in Toronto, Canada. This annual...

Happy Labor Day Brothers and Sisters, Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and unity of working people everywhere. As we face...

Back in May of this year, Teamsters Local 817 had the opportunity to participate in the Inaugural launch of the NJ Film Expo, hosted by...

Article Discussing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Passed by the House of Representatives on May 22. https://rsmus.com/insights/services/...

We are so proud to announce that President O'Donnell will be among the 2025 honorees of MOME's Made in NY Award. Created in 2006 by MOME...

“This is more than a policy dispute—it is a fundamental threat to the balance of power and the very principles that have safeguarded our...

From President O’Donnell posted 2:30 PM, April 1st, 2025 “This agreement, negotiated and ratified seven months in advance of the...

*Repost from Motion Picture Teamsters FB* THIS SUNDAY: Join us via Zoom for a Motion Picture Division update to all Motion Picture...