2017 TEAMSTERS LOCAL 71 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

  Congratulations to Edward Perez Milligan V, son of Edward Perez Milligan, IV, UPS Package Car driver in Florence, SC. Edward is a graduate of Wilson High School in Florence, SC. While attending Wilson High School, Edward ran varsity cross country and played varsity soccer. He also served in groups such as Civitans and the National Honor Society.  He participated in events and fundraisers such as Relay for Life, Manna House Soup Kitchen and House of Hope Homeless shelter. Edward was also a part of the Math Team and Academic Challenge Team during his high school years.

During the year, Edward was a youth counselor for a group of youth called the Youth Commission of the Diocese of South Carolina. He spent four weekends during the year at youth retreats at Camp St. Christopher in Charleston, South Carolina.

Edward plans to attend the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA, and study Economics and Public Policy.

  Congratulations to Sydney D. Williams, daughter of Sean Williams, UPS Package Car driver in the Derita Center, Charlotte, NC. Sydney is a graduate of Ardrey Kell High School in Charlotte, NC. While attending Ardrey Kell High School, she served on the Student Council, was a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta Mathematical Honor Society. She was awarded the AP Scholar Award for her success and achievements in the AP classes and exams. Sydney was the captain of the women’s track team and played on the women’s basketball team. She was given the Coaches Award while in the 10^th grade for her leadership skills on and off the court.

Sydney volunteered during the Spirit of Christmas at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church and also participated in other church services and group community service trips.

Sydney plans to continue her education at Hampton University in Hampton, VA this fall.

Congratulations on being chosen as this year’s winners and we wish you both great successes in your college achievements.

Surprise Announcement Changing Keebler Distribution System Will Destroy 1,200 Jobs

(WASHINGTON) – The following is a statement by Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa:

“On February 8, The Kellogg Company (NYSE: K) announced its short-sighted plan to eliminate their U.S.(Keebler) snacks direct store delivery system across the country which will destroy nearly 1,200 good, Teamster jobs in key markets across the country.  It is an outrage for Kellogg’s – an iconic American company – to turn its back on working families.

Management’s plan to abandon a system virtually overnight that provides excellent customer service and healthy profits for the company is just bad business. We’ve seen time and time again, when companies chase profits at the expense of sales, like Kellogg’s is doing now, workers and customers suffer and shareholders never get what they’re promised.

Teamsters throughout North America are united to fight Kellogg’s attack for as long as it takes.”

Congratulations to Shekinah Nissi Lightner recipient of the $10,000 James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship for 2016.  Shekinah is the daughter of Israel and Audrey Lightner.  She graduated from South Pointe High School, Rock Hill, South Carolina, with a 5.030 GPA.  Ranked 4th in her class of 319, Shekinah was named Student of the Year, Female Stallion of Integrity, and served as Student Body President during her senior year of high school.  As the team captain of the Black History Quiz Bowl Team, Shekinah helped lead the team to their first regional championship victory in school history.

Shekinah is now attending one of the nation’s top undergraduate liberal arts universities, Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina.  As a first year student, she has become involved in several student leadership organizations.  She was accepted as a New Fellow in the Shucker Leadership Institute and is a member of the FU L.E.A.D. program.  In addition, Shekinah is also a member of the NAACP.  She has continued her academic success at Furman and is adjusting well to college life.