Teamsters
Teamsters at KSBD Air Hub Join Largest-Ever U.S. Strike Against Amazon
(SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) – On Saturday at 12 p.m. PST, Amazon Teamsters at the KSBD air hub in San Bernardino joined their co-workers on strike against the corporation’s relentless greed. Thousands of Teamsters are striking at DBK4 and JFK8 in New York City; DGT8 in Atlanta; DFX4, DAX5, and DAX8 in Southern California; DCK6 in […]
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Amazon Teamsters at JFK8 Join Historic Strike
(STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.) – At midnight tonight, Amazon Teamsters at the JFK8 warehouse in Staten Island will join the historic strike against the corporate giant. They join thousands of Teamsters striking at DBK4 in New York City; DGT8 in Atlanta; DFX4, DAX5, and DAX8 in Southern California; DCK6 in San Francisco; and DIL7 in Skokie, […]
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Teamsters Conclude Second Week of Bargaining with Costco
(WASHINGTON) – The Costco Teamsters National Negotiating Committee has concluded its second week of contract negotiations with Costco, but progress remains stalled. The $420-billion-dollar company outright rejected the Teamsters’ comprehensive economic proposal and failed to provide a counterproposal. “It’s time for Costco to get serious in negotiations and respect the workers who fuel their billions […]
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Amazon Teamsters Picket Hundreds of Facilities on First Day of Historic Strike
(WASHINGTON) – At 6 a.m., this morning, Teamsters from coast to coast launched the largest strike against Amazon in American history. Momentum continues to mount as more workers fight for fair treatment from this $2 trillion corporation. Photos from the strike line can be found here. Thousands of Teamsters are on strike at DBK4 in […]
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Bigfoot Teamsters Vow to Keep Fighting as Company Threatens Workers’ Healthcare
(EUGENE, Ore.) – With less than two weeks until their health care benefits expire, members of Teamsters Local 324 at Bigfoot Beverages are vowing to continue to stay on picket lines during an unfair labor practice strike the company initiated three months ago when it tried to gut the workers’ pensions. “For a company to […]
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Teamsters at Sysco Houston Authorize Strike
(HOUSTON) – Over 430 drivers, warehouse workers, and mechanics represented by Teamsters Local 988 have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike after Sysco failed to present an acceptable contract offer. “Nothing our members are demanding is unreasonable,” said Robert Mele, President of Local 988. “These workers want what everyone in this country deserves: fair wages, […]
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Teamsters Launch Largest Strike Against Amazon in American History
(WASHINGTON) – The Teamsters will launch the largest strike against Amazon in U.S. history beginning at 6 a.m. EST on Thurs., Dec. 19. The nationwide action follows Amazon’s repeated refusal to follow the law and bargain with the thousands of Amazon workers who organized with the Teamsters. “If your package is delayed during the holidays, […]
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DFA Workers in Le Mars Join Teamsters
(LE MARS, Iowa) – Workers at Kemps, a subsidiary of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 554. The 200 production workers, warehouse workers, and drivers are responsible for producing milk products and cottage cheese. “The Teamsters are the only union that can get these hardworking men and women the […]
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Amazon Teamsters Authorize Strike in San Francisco
(SAN FRANCISCO) – Teamsters at the DCK6 Amazon facility in San Francisco have voted to authorize a strike in their fight for union recognition and a fair contract. “Amazon’s greed knows no bounds. They refuse to recognize the union and continue to break the law,” said Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien. “If Amazon wants […]
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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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