IAM Union Political Power on Hand at the New Mexico State Council
Nearly 30 IAM Union members were delegates at the New Mexico State Council (NMSC) conference in Santa Fe in late January. The two-day event, organized by Council President John Dyrcz and Council Secretary Treasurer Tina Davis, included speeches by politicians such as State Rep. Christine Chandler, IAM leadership and union members. The conference also included
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Save the Date: Join the 55th APRI National Conference in New Orleans
The A. Philip Randolph Institute (APRI) will host its 55th Annual Education Conference from July 22–26, 2026, at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. The A. Philip Randolph Institute is an Organization of Black Trade Unionists who fight for racial equality and economic justice. A. Philip Randolph and Bayard Rustin founded APRI in 1965 to continue the
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Missouri Teamsters Ratify Contract at DFA
(SPRINGFIELD, Mo.) – Teamsters at the Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) facility in Springfield, Mo., have overwhelmingly voted to ratify a strong three-year agreement that delivers meaningful wage increases, preserves affordable health care, and strengthens long-term job security. The group of over 130 warehouse workers, CDL drivers, maintenance workers, and transport drivers produce, package, and ship coffee products nationwide. They are represented by Teamsters Local 245.
Under the new contract, workers secured total wage increases of 10.5 percent over three years. The agreement also includes a three percent pension increase, an improved structure for time off, and expanded bereavement and FMLA leave protections.
“Our members are the backbone of this operation, keeping dairy and coffee products moving out of Springfield every day,” said Seth Anderjaska, Vice President and Assistant Business Representative with Local 245. “Their hard work keeps this facility running, and this agreement rewards that work with better pay, stronger protections, and real economic security.”
The agreement ensures that all potential grievances at the facility are handled through the Master Dairy Agreement’s Joint Adjustment Committee.
“This contract makes a real difference for our families,” said Jarrad Black, a Local 245 member and steward. “Between the raises, better benefits, and knowing our insurance costs won’t go up, we finally have some peace of mind and security for the future.”
Teamsters Local 245 proudly represents over 2,100 workers in Missouri. For more information, go to teamsters245.com.
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Republic Services Teamsters in Washington Ratify Landmark Master Agreement
(TUKWILA, Wash.) – Republic Services Teamsters represented by Teamsters Locals 38, 117, and 174 have overwhelmingly ratified a new five-year master agreement. The contract secures strong wage and pension gains, improved health care benefits, and protections against excessive overtime. Critically, the new contract forces Republic to align wages and benefits for Teamsters at the company’s 3rd and Lander Recycle Center with those of the other workers covered by the agreement.
“This incredibly strong contract is the direct result of solidarity in action for a huge group of Teamsters standing together across three local unions,” said Rick Hicks, President of Teamsters Joint Council 28. “With the determination of our rank-and-file committee, we worked tirelessly to ensure our brothers and sisters at the Recycle Center are treated with the respect they deserve by correcting the pay and benefit inequities immediately. This selfless act was one of the greatest displays of union solidarity I have ever seen.”
“This is a huge win for Teamsters in the solid waste industry,” said Paul Dascher, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 117. “These workers perform dangerous, demanding work to keep our communities clean. This contract secures fair pay and benefits that go a long way toward recognizing the value of their labor.”
“The incredible gains in this agreement show we are stronger when we bargain together,” said Samantha Kantak, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 38. “We took the strongest language in all of our contracts and merged it into one powerful agreement that will improve the lives of hundreds of Teamsters.”
The new master agreement protects roughly 350 workers across all classifications, including mechanics, heavy equipment operators, and transport, collection, container, and toter delivery drivers.
“Serving on the bargaining committee showed me firsthand how powerful we are when we support each other across locals,” said Troy McIntyre, a steward and proud Teamster. “This contract is a big win for all of us.”
Teamsters covered by the contract will also receive paid time off, an increased boot allowance, expanded bereavement leave, stronger safety protections, and a new employer-funded legal services benefit for bargaining unit members.
“I feel so proud to be a Teamster,” said DeShawn Carter, a steward and 20-year Teamster. “At the 3rd and Lander facility, we always felt disrespected, but now we’re all under one contract that lifts up everybody. We stood together and left them no choice but to give us what we want and deserve.”
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow us on X @Teamsters and on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters.
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Teamsters Call for CPUC to Suspend Waymo’s Operating License Indefinitely
(SANTA MONICA, Calif.) – The following is a statement from Peter Finn and Victor Mineros, Co-Chairs of Teamsters California:
“The revelation that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation into Waymo after one of its robotaxis struck a small child should be a horrifying wake up call for California policymakers who have repeatedly ignored the growing list of red flags concerning robotaxis.
“This incident is emblematic of the broader goal Big Tech companies have to replace skilled human labor with AI. They want to force millions of people into destitution by destroying their livelihoods, seize money that belongs to workers, and force our communities to reckon with the fallout of automation’s shortcomings. Robotaxis threaten workers’ jobs and are now terrorizing our kids.
“Waymo vehicles have continued to illegally ignore school bus stop signs despite a company-wide software recall and another, separate NHTSA investigation. Parents, teachers, school workers, and community members have been demanding that these vehicles be kept away from school zones. Waymo and its parent company, Google, choose to ignore those warnings.
“In the interest of protecting our communities and working-class prosperity, the Teamsters are calling on the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to indefinitely suspend Waymo’s license to operate in the state. Being a parent is hard enough — nobody should have to worry about a driverless car putting their child in danger. The CPUC must do its job and intervene now, because the next incident could be much worse.”
Teamsters California is the united voice of 250,000 workers across dozens of industries who power the state’s economy and communities every single day. For more information, go to teamstersca.org.
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Mississippi Casino Workers Join Teamsters
(BILOXI, Miss.) – Casino workers at Bally’s Hard Rock Hotel and Casino have voted to join Teamsters Local 891. The group of 66 bankers, front desk workers, and cashiers are seeking higher wages, better benefits, and improved job security.
“We joined the Teamsters to have a real voice on the job and fight for what we deserve,” said Daphnia Lions, a front desk worker and proud new member of Local 891. “We work hard, and it’s about time we get the respect and pay that comes with it.”
“This is another decisive organizing win for our union that builds on our undeniable record of success in the casino industry,” said Tommy Blitsch, Director of the Teamsters Convention, Trade Show, and Casino Division. “The Teamsters are growing in Mississippi because we are taking action and getting results for workers. We are just getting started.”
The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Biloxi is owned and operated by Bally’s Corporation. These newly organized workers join over 6,000 casino workers nationwide represented by the Teamsters.
“We are proud to welcome these hardworking new members to our union. This organizing victory is a big step forward, and we are ready to help these workers secure a first contract,” said Jimmy Pinkard, President of Local 891.
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow us on X @Teamsters and on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters.
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Emergency Medical Technicians in Washington Win Teamsters Contract
(SEATTLE) – More than 350 emergency medical technicians (EMTs) at American Medical Response (AMR), represented by Teamsters Local 763, overwhelmingly voted to ratify a strong new collective bargaining agreement.
“This contract is a major win for our EMTs, setting the standard for pay and job protections across EMS in the region,” said Chad Baker, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 763. “I’m incredibly proud of our bargaining team and their relentless work to secure a strong agreement that delivers real, lasting improvements for our members and their families.”
The new contract delivers a 19 percent wage increase, improved trainer pay and night shift differential, stronger protections for part-time workers, and enhanced just cause language.
“We fought and won major victories, not just a 19 percent wage increase over the three-year life of the contract, but protection for the wage-earning capacity of the members,” said Sal Cossio, an EMT and bargaining committee member at Local 763. “We undercut the company’s ability to use unpaid admin leave, mandated cause for reassignments, and doubled the warning period for cancelled shifts. This contract brings us the security we deserve.”
Local 763 has been fighting for working-class families for more than 86 years, representing members within cities, school districts, government agencies, funeral homes, emergency response services, and many more. For more information, visit teamsterslocal763.org.
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Honoring the Past, Building the Future: Celebrating Black History Month with APWU
February marks Black History Month, a time to reflect on the significant contributions African Americans have made to our country and our company. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words continue to resonate with us: “No work is insignificant. All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance.” These words are particularly relevant to the American […]
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Join APWU President Jonathan Smith’s First Livestream Event on Feb. 10 at 7PM ET
APWU President Jonathan Smith will hold his first livestream event at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on Tuesday, Feb. 10. The hour-long livestream, “Talk Is Cheap: Safety Matters” will address the safety challenges postal workers face every day and how the APWU is ready to hold management accountable to our right to a safe and […]
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APWU Electronic Grievance System to Undergo Maintenance This Weekend
The American Postal Workers Union’s Electronic Grievance System will be offline intermittently for scheduled maintenance and upgrades beginning Friday evening. The EGS will undergo a software release starting at 7 pm ET on Jan. 30, with an expected outage of approximately one hour, according to the EGS system provider. Additional network maintenance and hardware upgrades […]
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