Labor Power and Energy Embody IAM Midwest Territory Staff Conference
IAM International President Brian Bryant and Midwest Territory General Vice President Sam Cicinelli welcomed representatives at the territory’s staff conference near Chicago with a continued focus on organizing, energy, mentoring and winning contracts.
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Northeast Beverage Workers Join Teamsters
(ORANGE, Conn.) – A group of 35 drivers, service technicians, and merchandizers at Northeast Beverage Corporation in Orange, Conn., overwhelmingly voted to join Teamsters Local 443. The workers voted for strong union representation to secure increased pay, better benefits, and safer working conditions. “These members are a united group that have shown incredible strength and […]
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U.S. National Park Service Workers Vote Overwhelmingly to Join NFFE-IAM
Over 600 federal employees working at two of America’s legendary National Parks have overwhelmingly voted to join the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM). Park rangers, recreation specialists, firefighters, forestry workers, maintenance services, facility staff operation specialists, and other staff voted nearly unanimously to become IAM members. They work at the storied Yosemite National Park
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Richard Suarez Appointed IAM Western Territory Coordinator
IAM International President Brian Bryant has appointed Richard Suarez as IAM Western Territory Coordinator, bringing decades of union experience, education, and dedication to an increased role serving IAM members. The appointment is effective Sept. 1, 2025. Throughout his career, Suarez has gained extensive collective bargaining and organizing experience in both the private and public sectors.
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IAM Union Mourns Loss of Retired Collective Bargaining Director Tom O’Heron
The IAM Union is deeply saddened by the passing of Tom O’Heron, who was a retired IAM Collective Bargaining Director, lifelong trade unionist, and dedicated advocate for working people. O’Heron was 69 years old. O’Heron initiated into IAM Local 21 in 1978, beginning a remarkable career of more than 46 years of service to the
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Amazon Teamsters Rally After Attack on Workers in Queens
(NEW YORK) – Teamsters and supporters rallied today at Amazon’s DBK4 facility in Queens following the company’s sudden and illegal firing over one hundred of its unionized drivers. “When normal people break the law, they go to jail. When Amazon executives do it, they get rewarded,” said Randy Korgan, Director of the Teamsters Amazon Division. […]
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Encore Casino Workers Join Teamsters Local 25
(BOSTON) – A group of 85 cage cashiers at Encore Boston Harbor has voted overwhelmingly to unionize with Teamsters Local 25. They join 140 Teamsters already employed by the casino. “We joined the Teamsters because we believe in fairness, respect, and building a better future for everyone on the job,” said Ranjana Thapa, an Encore […]
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Teamsters at Bimbo Bakeries Ratify Strong New Contract
(NEW YORK) – More than 150 workers at facilities under the Bimbo Bakeries USA umbrella in the New York area overwhelmingly ratified a strong new contract with Teamsters Local 553. The drivers and clerical assistants operate out of Bimbo, Stroehmann, and Sara Lee facilities in Bayshore, Long Island; Maspeth, Queens; Stamford, Conn.; and Goshen, N.Y. […]
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University of Minnesota Teamsters Reject Last and Final Offer
(MINNEAPOLIS) – Members of Teamsters Local 320 at the University of Minnesota have rejected the last, best, and final offer from their employer by 82 percent. The 1,400 Teamsters work in custodial, maintenance, food service, and other critical infrastructure that keep the university system running. “Today, Teamsters have sent a message to the University of […]
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History Segment: “The Carriers and Preservers of Democracy: A Century of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters”
The Human Rights and Diversity Commission, in conjunction with the Teamsters History Project, welcomes the next segment of monthly history programs based on Teamsters, the labor movement, and the diversity within our union. These programs are designed to look at a wide variety of aspects in our shared past, including events in Black, Women’s, Indigenous, […]
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