Teamsters Local 769

About Us

This is the official website of Teamsters Local 769 in Miami, FL. Founded May 21, 1964, we have a long and proud heritage of representing South Florida Teamsters in numerous industries. We take pride in our Union and it’s members and will fight for a living wage for all Americans. Join us!

Teamsters Local 769 represents Teamster brothers and sisters in South Florida, from Orlando to Key West and we strive to lead the way in workers rights in an age where collective bargaining has proven to be the last line of defense against rampant corporate greed. Interested in organizing your coworkers? Join us in the fight for worker rights and restoring a strong middle class.

Meet Our Leadership

Officers

and Trustees

Teamster Since 1990

Detail

Josh Zivalich

President and Principal Officer

Teamster Since 1990

Detail

Steve Myers

Secretary-Treasurer

Teamster Since 1996

Detail

Eddy Valero

Recording Secretary

Detail

Woodrow Wilson

Vice President

Yvette Dawson

Trustee

Alex Alvarado

Trustee

John Kinzel

Trustee

Highlights

The Solidarity Podcast

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Forms

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Latest News

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URGENT UPDATE ON ATTACKS

01 Mar 2026

URGENT UPDATE ON ATTACKS

Main Story: Business Agent Andy Madtes is sounding the alarm and we need to listen. With the legislative session well underway, lawmakers are once again setting their sights on union members...

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Thankful for Union Power

25 Nov 2025

Thankful for Union Power

Main Story: Business Agent Andy Madtes joins us to discuss numerous Public Sector recertification elections and the upcoming legislative session in Tallahassee. Closing Credits: Show prod...

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Proven Path to Victory

12 Mar 2025

Proven Path to Victory

Main Story: Business Agent Andy Madtes joins us to discuss the City of Fort Lauderdale's current status and potential threats to working families during the current legislative session in Ta...

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Monroe County Special Report

16 Jan 2025

Monroe County Special Report

Main Story: Andy Madtes gives a detailed report on the challenges facing workers at Monroe County Special thanks to Andy Madtes. Closing Credits: Show produced by the Officers and Staf...

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Countdown to 2024 Election

29 Oct 2024

Countdown to 2024 Election

Main Story: Teamsters Local 769 President and Principal Officer Josh Zivalich breaks down the process for making political endorsements and the importance of voting for candidates who suppor...

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VOTE for Candidates That Support Working Families

23 Oct 2024

VOTE for Candidates That Support Working Families

Early voting has begun in Florida and runs through November 3rd, 2024. Locate your Supervisor of Elections office HERE to find information specific to your county. Mail-in Ballots can be ...

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Our Representatives

Teamsters Local 769

12365 West Dixie Hwy.

North Miami, FL 33161