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(HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.) — Workers at the Republic Services Huntington Beach Transfer Station voted overwhelmingly to ratify a monumental first contract with Teamsters Local 396. The agreement marks a major victory following their organizing win last year, and reflects the growing momentum of sanitation workers in Southern California who are standing together to win better wages, benefits, and protections on the job. “These workers organized for respect, fairness, and a voice on the job. Now they’ve secured a contract that delivers real economic gains and long-term security for them and their families,” said Victor Mineros, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 396 and Director of the Teamsters Solid Waste and Recycling Division. “We are proud of every worker who demonstrated incredible resolve throughout this process.” Under the agreement, workers will receive substantial wage increases over the life of the contract, pension contributions to help secure their retirement, and strong language protecting them from unfair treatment while strengthening seniority and job security rights. “This victory shows the power of solidarity,” said Alex Moran, President of Local 396. “This agreement raises standards and sends a message to workers everywhere that when you organize with the Teamsters, you win life-changing improvements.” “We organized because we wanted a better future. Now we have it because we came together and fought for the contract we deserve,” said Maria Silva Madrigal, a Local 396 member at the Huntington Beach transfer station. “We’re proud to be Teamsters and proud of what we accomplished together.” Teamsters Local 396 represents thousands of workers throughout Southern California in the package delivery, sanitation, and food delivery industries. It continues to grow as more workers seek the power and protection of a Teamster contract. The post Teamsters at Republic Services Huntington Beach Transfer Station Ratify Strong First Contract appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→

(LAS VEGAS) – A group of 130 front desk workers at Mandalay Bay have voted overwhelmingly to unionize with Teamsters Local 986. The newly organized workers join more than 250 Teamsters in valet, horticulture, warehouse, and call center positions. With this victory, the Teamsters now have wall-to-wall representation at the property. “We’re building power across the casino industry, and workers are stepping up because they know the Teamsters fight and deliver,” said Tommy Blitsch, Director of the Teamsters Convention, Trade Show, and Casino Division. “This victory at Mandalay Bay is part of a growing movement of hospitality workers demanding respect, security, and a stronger future.” The front desk workers, who play a critical role in the guest experience by handling check-ins and check-outs, upkeeping operations, and ensuring visitors receive a hospitable stay, joined the Teamsters to secure higher pay, better benefits, and a strong voice in the workplace. “Front desk workers are the face of the property and the heartbeat of the guest experience,” said Tim Vera, President of Local 986. “These workers deserve strong representation and a contract that reflects the value they bring every single day. Local 986 is proud to welcome them into our family, and we’re ready to fight alongside them for the future they deserve.” “We joined the Teamsters to win a fair contract and have a stronger voice on the job,” said Sylvia Hinojosa, a Guest Front Services Representative and proud new member of Local 986. “Being a Teamster means having the representation, protections, and benefits we deserve, and I’m proud to stand with my co-workers in this fight.” Nationwide, the Teamsters represent nearly 6,000 members at casinos and casino hotels. 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. The post Workers at Mandalay Bay Join Teamsters appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→

(NEW YORK) – Teamsters with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) at the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) have launched a strike alongside their bargaining coalition of 3,500 workers from five unions. “The LIRR owns this strike. Union workers have sacrificed so much for the railroad for years while consistently bargaining in good faith for a fair contract,” said Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien. “Hundreds of thousands of commuters rely on our members’ labor every day. The LIRR is stranding passengers while denying wages, benefits, and respect to BLET Teamsters and other hardworking union members. All 1.3 million members of the Teamsters Union are standing with every worker on strike. We will win this fight and the LIRR will give these essential workers the contract they’ve earned.” The LIRR is the busiest commuter railroad in America, with 300,000 daily passengers. It is owned and operated by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). This is the first strike at the carrier in 32 years. “This strike would not have happened if the MTA and LIRR offered our members the reasonable terms the government recommended multiple times. But management refused,” said Mark Wallace, President of the BLET and the Teamsters Rail Conference. “We hope LIRR gets serious soon to avoid further unnecessary disruptions for hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers. They know where to find us when they're ready: on the streets." The Teamsters represent over 500 locomotive engineers at the railroad. They have gone three years without raises throughout the process of bargaining a new contract. “To every LIRR passenger whose trip is disrupted, know that the MTA left us no choice but to strike,” said Gil Lang, General Chairman of the BLET’s LIRR General Committee. “We don’t want to be on the picket line. But after three years without raises, we cannot make any more compromises to cover for the MTA’s mismanagement.” 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. The post 3,500 Workers Walk Out as BLET Teamsters, Union Coalition Launch LIRR Strike appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→

(OAKLAND, Calif.) – The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has ended a lengthy joint employer dispute between the multibillion-dollar waste giant Republic Services and Teamsters Local 350, ruling in the union’s favor. Over a decade ago, 200 workers at Republic Services — at the time doing business as Browning Ferris — voted to join Local 350. Republic claimed the workers were employed by a third-party staffing agency, Leadpoint Business Services, and refused repeated demands to recognize the group’s union. The NLRB ruling definitively mandates that Republic must negotiate with Local 350 as the unit’s bargaining representative. “This win is a major milestone that will be remembered for decades as one of our union’s many contributions to the collective fight for workers’ rights. And it only happened because of the unity and resilience of these workers — who are finally, officially Teamsters,” said Robert Sandoval, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 350. “Teamsters always say one day longer is one day stronger. This unit exemplified that, never losing sight of victory.” Corporations often resist being labeled as a “joint employer” as a form of union busting. They do this to dodge their responsibility to bargain with workers by using “third-party” companies to fill positions. Republic employed this tactic at the Milpitas, Calif., facility despite maintaining total operational control over the workplace. “Republic Services is one of the nastiest companies in America. They blew hundreds of thousands of dollars and dragged out this fight as long as possible, all in a failed attempt to deny workers their rights,” said Victor Mineros, Director of the Teamsters Solid Waste and Recycling Division. “We are grateful to the NLRB for forcing this multibillion-dollar corporation to comply with the law. The Teamsters look forward to providing these workers the strong representation and support they want and deserve as they bargain their first contract.” The final ruling is the culmination of hard work by dozens of labor leaders — including Robert Morales, former Secretary-Treasurer of Local 350 — to ensure workers are recognized by companies when they form a union. Teamsters Local 350 represents members in the public sector and solid waste, recycling, and linen industries, and in San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and San Benito Counties. For more information, please visit teamsters350.com. The post NLRB Demands Republic Services/Browning-Ferris Bargain with Teamsters Local 350 appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→

(WASHINGTON) – The Teamsters Union strongly condemns Governor Abigail Spanberger for vetoing legislation that would have established and protected collective bargaining rights for public sector workers across the Commonwealth of Virginia. The legislation would have given state and local employees across Virginia the ability to collectively negotiate better wages, benefits, and working conditions. Gov. Spanberger’s veto is an upsetting setback for thousands of workers at a time when Virginia families are living with persistent inflation and rising costs for food, housing, and other basic necessities. “Working people deserve representatives who will stand with them as they fight for a better future,” said Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien. “The Teamsters will work with any Democrat, Republican, or Independent who is serious about protecting workers’ rights and defending collective bargaining. Unfortunately, Gov. Spanberger’s depressing actions in Virginia are an urgent reminder that unions and engaged citizens who care about labor rights must collectively demand more of our elected officials. We must never assume that lawmakers affiliated with any one political party are committed to standing with workers. We must build bipartisan coalitions that actually want to get something done for working Americans and have the backbone to do it.” Throughout the legislative process, members of the Virginia General Assembly worked closely with the Teamsters and other unions to move this bill forward and defend the rights of public employees. The Teamsters thank the Virginia lawmakers who stood with workers, supported this important legislation, and recognized that collective bargaining is not a political bargaining chip, but a fundamental right that helps working families build stronger lives. The Teamsters will continue the fight to secure collective bargaining rights for every public sector worker across Virginia. Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents over 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. ### The post Teamsters Condemn Abigail Spanberger’s Veto of Collective Bargaining Bill appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→

(DES MOINES, Iowa) – This week, nurses at UnityPoint Health in Des Moines, Iowa, met with State Senator Zach Wahls (D-43rd District), Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and current Iowa State Auditor and gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand to discuss issues facing nurses in Iowa including union-busting, corporate greed, unsafe staffing, and rural community access to health care. These roundtable discussions come after nurses voted to organize with Teamsters Local 90 but have yet to have their election certified due to objections from their employer. “These workers have fought too hard to be ignored,” said Alano De La Rosa, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 90. “This week’s roundtable discussions dove into the very reasons nurses at UnityPoint voted to organize in the first place — safe staffing, fair pay, and better working conditions that both nurses and patients deserve. We will not let time break us and we appreciate Zach Wahls, Elizabeth Warren, and Rob Sand for standing with nurses and demanding the justice they deserve.” In 2025, nurses at UnityPoint Health joined the Teamsters in order to fight for safety and fair treatment for both patients and staff, defeating a multimillion-dollar union-busting campaign. "UnityPoint Health continues to prioritize financial gains over investments in safe staffing, worker retention, and patient care,” said Deb Henning, a registered nurse at UnityPoint Health. “We have been exploited for our compassion and dedication to our patients for long enough. Meeting with leaders to discuss issues Iowa nurses face is important but what's more important is for UnityPoint to do the right thing. Stop the delays, recognize our union, and start negotiating our contract." Teamsters Local 90 represents workers in a wide variety of industries throughout Iowa. For more information, go to teamsterslocal90.org. The post Amid Fight to Become Teamsters, UnityPoint Nurses Meet with Lawmakers appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→

(NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I.) – A group of 33 workers employed by RelaDyne Transportation have voted to join Teamsters Local 251. They organized with the Teamsters to secure higher wages, improved benefits, and a stronger voice on the job, despite the company’s aggressive union-busting efforts. “We’re proud to welcome these determined new members to the Teamsters. Our organizing team knocked it out of the park,” said Matt Taibi, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 251 and Teamsters Eastern Region International Vice President. “They stood together, stayed strong, and won the representation they deserve.” The newly organized bargaining unit includes drivers, warehouse workers, maintenance technicians, equipment supervisors, dispatchers, and control specialists who serve customers throughout New England. They deliver diesel exhaust fuel, lubricants, coolants, oils, and other fuel-related products. “Workers in the tankhaul industry want to join the Teamsters because we get things done,” said Juan Campos, Director of the Teamsters Tankhaul Division. “This is yet another RelaDyne group to have organized this year, and we’re going to continue building strength throughout this company and the industry.” “I’m proud to be a Teamster. I got goosebumps as soon as I heard we won our election,” said Bill Sweeney, a 40-year driver and new member of Local 251. “But the job isn’t done yet. We’re ready to get to the bargaining table and determined to win a strong first contract." 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. The post Rhode Island Tankhaulers Join Teamsters appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→

(WASHINGTON) – The Teamsters are urging lawmakers to support the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026, introduced by Senators Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.). The legislation would ban vehicles connected to outside networks if they are manufactured by China or other foreign adversaries, including driverless cars and trucks. “Make no mistake – China is aggressively trying to enter the American market so it can undercut American workers, eliminate good union jobs, and weaken our manufacturing base,” said Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien. “We cannot allow any technology that could be used for surveillance or data collection by a foreign adversary onto our roads or into our workplaces.” In addition to banning connected vehicles, the legislation would prohibit their related components, empower the Department of Commerce to identify high-risk technologies, and establish enforcement mechanisms to keep them out of domestic markets. “Our elected officials can’t sit by while this threat grows,” O’Brien said. “We commend Senators Moreno and Slotkin for taking decisive action before it is too late. We urge lawmakers in both parties to pass the Connected Vehicle Security Act.” Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents over 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. The post Teamsters Union Endorses Connected Vehicle Security Act appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→