Ramon Luna, former Secretary-Treasurer for Teamsters Local 667, will be presented with the 2024 John E Bratcher Pioneer Award at the TNBC Memphis Delta Chapter Educational Scholarship Awards Gala on Saturday,            July 13, 2024.

Ramon Luna became a Teamster in 1978 with Local 50 in E. St Louis, IL as a sanitation worker.  In 1979, he transferred to Local 600 when he went to work for Yellow Transit.  Over the years, he served as an Alternate Steward and a Chief Steward for Local 600.

In 1985, Ramon moved to Memphs, TN and transferred to Teamsters Local 667, where he eventually served as Business Agent, Secretary-Treasurer, Organizer, and all-around 'trouble shooter' for the membership.  Ramon has served as a Business Agent for every carrier that is represented by Local 667 and every UPS facility, small pack, and UPS Freight.

Ramon Luna also served on the International Brotherhood of Teamsters' Human Rights Commission for 5 years.  And he served on the National Contract Negotiating Committee for UPS Freight (now TForce Freight).

Ramon continued to fight for this membership and uphold and enforce all contracts until he retired on February 29, 2024.

CONGRATULATIONS! Ramon Luna....