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