Scholarships
As a local union of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, children or grandchildren of Local 959 Teamster members are afforded the opportunity of applying to the James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund for assistance in financing their college needs.
For eligibility requirements and application procedures pertaining to the Hoffa Memorial Scholarship view brochure. The same information may be found as well through the International's website at www.teamster.org, click on Members, then Scholarships, then Hoffa Fund. Additionally, you may call the executive offices of Teamsters Local 959 at (907) 751-8501 or (800) 478-0959 should you need further assistance. Applications are available in the Anchorage office or download here.
Rick Boyles
Secretary-Treasurer
Events and Meetings
| Next Monthly Meetings | |
|---|---|
| Anchorage | June 6, 2013 |
| Fairbanks | June 4, 2013 |
| Next Quarterly Meetings | |
| Clear | TBD |
| Healy | TBD |
| Juneau | TBD |
| Kenai | TBD |
| Kodiak | TBD |
| Valdez | TBD |
Current News
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Today's Teamster News
Here are today's top news stories of interest to Teamsters. -
Inspiring Stories Captivate Unity Conference Attendees
The war on workers and what the Teamsters Union is doing to fight back took center stage today at the 2013 Unity Conference, and the attendees were uplifted by powerful speeches by leaders, members and soon-to-be members. -
TAMC Applauds US Airways Mechanics for Filing for Election
US Airways mechanics and related created quite a buzz last week after filing at the NMB for their Teamster election. -
Airline Division News, Week Ending May 11, 2013
On Tuesday, May 7th, US Airways mechanics and related held a press conference in Charlotte, NC where they announced the Teamsters had filed for a representation election with the National Mediation Board. -
Teamsters Energized at 2013 Unity Conference
The 2013 Teamsters Unity Conference convened Sunday, May 12, welcoming thousands of Teamsters from the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. -
Teamsters Urge Congress To Stop Dangerous Increases In Truck Weight And Size
Today, the Teamsters, the Truck Safety Coalition, U.S. Rep. James McGovern (D-MA) and representatives of several families who have suffered death and injury as a result of truck crashes, held a news conference marking the re-introduction of legislation that would prevent an increase in size and weight allowances for trucks. -
Hoffa: ALEC's War on Workers
Corporations are upping the ante in their attempt to take control of the political process. -
Massachusetts Firefighters Join Teamsters Local 170
They put their own lives at risk to protect the citizens of Webster, Mass. Now, the 41 part-time firefighters with the Webster Fire Department have their own protection-Teamster representation.
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