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History Project: “Hispanic Heritage Month”
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, Hispanic, […]
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United Airlines Teamsters Rally Nationwide for a Strong Contract
(WASHINGTON) – Today, United Airlines Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) held their second nationwide rally for an industry-leading contract from the carrier, demanding improved wages, higher safety standards, and more comprehensive health care coverage. “United Airlines only runs because of the hard work and professionalism of Teamsters technicians. Without their dedication, the airline wouldn’t see a […]
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Teamsters Extend Picket Lines to Every Bigfoot Location
(BEND, Ore.) – Teamsters have escalated pressure on Bigfoot Beverages by extending picket lines to its distribution facility in Bend, Oregon. The extension of the picket lines is part of an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike led by more than 240 members of Teamsters Local 206 and Teamsters Local 324. “We’re not going anywhere until […]
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UNFI Workers in Atlanta Vote Overwhelmingly to Join Teamsters
(ATLANTA) – Warehouse workers at UNFI in Atlanta have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 728. The group of 208 warehouse workers organized with the Teamsters to secure fair pay, better health care, and improved working conditions. “We organized with the Teamsters to secure a more stable future for our families,” said Fernando Woods, a […]
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Teamsters at Sutphen Corporation Demand Fair Contract, Answers from Executives
(DUBLIN, Ohio) – Sutphen Corporation workers represented by Teamsters Local 284 have voted by an overwhelming 97 percent to authorize a strike, as their current contract is set to expire on October 12, 2024. These 90 Teamsters produce and assemble the apparatuses that firefighters across the nation use to save lives. Sutphen products are purchased […]
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Teamsters, Mayor Breed, and California Leaders Rally to Demand Amazon Recognize Union
(SAN FRANCISCO) – Amazon Teamsters at the company’s DCK6 warehouse in San Francisco were joined by San Francisco Mayor London Breed and Board Supervisor Shamann Walton at a rally and press conference yesterday to demand Amazon recognize the workers’ newly formed union. At the event, the DCK6 workers held signs that read “Support Amazon Teamsters” […]
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Denver Transit Operators Organize with Teamsters
(DENVER) – Workers at Denver Transit Operators, a contractor for the Denver Transit Authority, have voted overwhelmingly to organize with Teamsters Local 17. “We are proud to welcome this group of essential workers to North America’s strongest union,” said Ed Bagwell, President of Local 17. “These new Teamsters provide an invaluable service to millions of […]
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One Thousand Administrative Workers at University of California Join Teamsters
(OAKLAND, Calif.) – Following favorable rulings from the state labor board, Teamsters Local 2010 has added more than 1,000 workers to its bargaining unit at the University of California (UC) who were previously misclassified as nonunion. In July, 400 executive assistants joined Local 2010’s Clerical and Allied Services CX unit, and in September more than […]
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Teamsters Charge Bigfoot with Additional Unfair Labor Practices During Strike
(EUGENE, Ore.) – Amid an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike at Bigfoot Beverages, Teamsters Locals 206 and 324 have charged the company with additional ULPs for unlawfully threatening workers for engaging in federally protected union activity. Bigfoot workers went on strike September 19 after Bigfoot attempted to unlawfully eliminate a core pension benefit and lied […]
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NLRB Doubles Down: Amazon is A Joint Employer
(PALMDALE, Calif.) – The National Labor Relations Board Region 31 (NLRB) issued a formal complaint against Amazon affirming that the company is a joint employer of its Delivery Service Partner (DSP) drivers and has a legal duty to recognize and bargain with the Teamsters Union. The complaint charges Amazon with dozens of unfair labor practices […]
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