Amazon Teamsters Unanimously Authorize Strike in Atlanta
(ATLANTA) – Amazon Teamsters at the DGT8 facility in Atlanta have voted unanimously to authorize a strike after the corporate giant refused to recognize their union and begin negotiations for a first contract. “If Amazon Teamsters are forced onto the picket line, it’s because the company has failed its workforce,” said Teamsters General President Sean […]
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Three Thousand Los Angeles Unified School District Administrators Join Teamsters
(LOS ANGELES) – Members of the Associated Administrators of Los Angeles (AALA) have voted overwhelmingly to affiliate with Teamsters Local 2010. The 3,000 members work as principals, assistant principals, adult school and ROP/ROC center coordinators, early education center principals, classified managers, and school support administrators for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). “This affiliation […]
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Chicago IAM Members Address Clothing Insecurity at Cradles to Crayons
IAM District 8 members from Locals 126, 1000, 2068, 49 and 48 came together in mid-December to make a difference in the community by volunteering at Cradles to Crayons in Chicago, a nonprofit dedicated to providing essential items to children who face clothing insecurity. During their volunteer efforts, IAM members played a vital role in sorting donations
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Amazon Teamsters Authorize Strikes at Four California Facilities
(LOS ANGELES) – Amazon Teamsters at four Southern-California facilities — DFX4, DAX5, KSBD, and DAX8 — have overwhelmingly authorized strikes after the corporation’s continued refusal to recognize their union and negotiate contracts. Teamsters at seven Amazon facilities have now voted to authorize strikes, including workers at DIL7 in Skokie, Ill., and JFK8 and DBK4 in […]
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How one Virginia fire fighter spreads Christmas magic each year
The holiday season is busy for Virginia fire fighter Dave Saunders. That’s because when he’s not on shift, he’s Santa Claus.
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Milwaukee IAM Members Support Youth Literacy
IAM District 10 successfully held its 4th annual H.E.L.P.S. book drive and volunteer event at the Next Door Foundation. This initiative aims to bolster early literacy efforts and strengthen families in Milwaukee. In early December, more than a dozen IAM District 10 members participated in a meaningful volunteer effort. They dedicated their time to one-on-one reading
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Juan Estrada Appointed IAM Rail Division Special Representative
IAM International President Brian Bryant has appointed Juan Estrada as a Special Representative for the IAM Rail Division. The appointment is effective Jan. 1, 2025. Estrada was hired as a Locomotive Machinist with Union Pacific Railroad in Los Angeles in 2007. In 2009, he embarked on his leadership journey with the IAM as a committeeman.
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IAM Union Local 498 and Fellow Rail Union Members Raise $1,300 in 8 Hours to Support Toys for Tots
In an incredible show of generosity and teamwork, IAM Union Local 498, who proudly serve as Machinists on the Metra commuter rail, joined forces with members from the Brotherhood Railway Carmen Division (BRC), American Railway Supervisors Association (ARASA), Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM), International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers-
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Maria Roeper Appointed IAM Associate General Counsel
IAM International President Brian Bryant has appointed Maria Roeper as an Associate General Counsel in the IAM Legal Department, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Roeper had served as the IAM’s Director and Counsel for Human Resources since 2015. She was previously on the General Secretary-Treasurer’s team directing health and welfare programs. Roeper originally joined the IAM
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Teamsters at Marathon Petroleum’s Detroit Refinery Win Strike, Ratify Contract
(DETROIT) – Members of Teamsters Local 283 at Marathon Petroleum’s Detroit refinery have ratified a new contract, ending a 101-day strike. In September, Marathon Teamsters were forced to the picket line after their employer refused to negotiate in good faith. “Despite raking in billions in profits each year, Marathon Petroleum fought Teamsters for more than […]
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