Teamsters Local 638 President: Jonathan Kycek’s Journey to the Trucking World

What drives a man from the pulpit to the driver’s seat? Join us as Jonathan Kycek, President and Business Agent of Teamster Local 638, shares his inspiring story. Starting as an aspiring minister, Jonathan transitioned into a career in trucking, driven initially by a need for insurance but soon finding a deeper purpose in union work.

In this episode, we explore Jonathan’s path from sugar beet truck driver to a 15-year career at UPS, where union support helped him buy a home and ignited his passion for helping others. Jonathan’s ministerial background shines through as he discusses the power of service and dedication in his role as a union steward.

Key Points:

• Career Shift: From aspiring minister to truck driver, driven by practical needs and a desire to serve.
• Union Impact: How union support enabled him to achieve personal goals, like home ownership.
• Role as Union President: Behind-the-scenes responsibilities, including:
  • Resolving payroll errors
  • Advocating for wrongfully terminated employees
  • Negotiating better contract terms for members
• Faith and Service: The lasting influence of his ministerial roots in his commitment to union leadership.

Listen to this compelling episode on the intersection of faith, service, and union leadership, as Jonathan shares the highs and challenges of his mission to make a difference in workers’ lives.

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