About Us

TLU 519 IS DEDICATED TO

Uniting the Working Class Across East Tennessee.

Our objective is to to devote our resources to protecting and strengthening the interests of our membership.

We will never shy away from a battle when workers (individually or collectively) are harmed by an employer.

Workers' rights have never been easy to achieve or enforce, and they must continue to be protected and fought for by all blue-collar workers. Teamsters Local Union No. 519 hopes everyone joins our fight for the betterment of the working class.

Is Powered by the Working Class.

FAIRNESS & HONESTY

We will be fair and honest to all.

Pay & Benefits

We will work toward pay and benefits that are fair and equitable to all.

DIGNITY & RESPECT

We will work to have dignity and respect for every worker.

SAFE WORKPLACES

We will work toward creating safe workplaces.

Level Playing Field

We will create a level and consistent playing field.

Our Leadership

The Executive Board

Wes Trotterchaud

President & Business Manager

Darrill Collins

Vice President

Scott Jones

Secretary-Treasurer

Rick Dettmering

Recording Secretary

John Goodwin

Trustee

Jeff Lundy

Trustee

Brent Tallent

Trustee

Harrison Jones

Warden

Our Team

Business Agents

Allen Aldridge

Business Agent

Shane Cobb

Business Agent

Whitney Davis

Field Representative

Beau Hawk

Field Representative

Our Team

Office Staff

Patti Shields

Insurance, Pensions, Training, & Grievances

Allie Trotterchaud

Bookkeeper & Hiring Hall

Health & Safety

Training Center

Ricky Patterson

Instructor

Jeff Stormer

Instructor

Shawn Ray

Instructor

Fighting for Worker's Rights in Tennessee

Political Coordinators

Scott Arnwine

Political Coordinator