Teamsters
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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Three Thousand Los Angeles Unified School District Administrators Join Teamsters
(LOS ANGELES) – Members of the Associated Administrators of Los Angeles (AALA) have voted overwhelmingly to affiliate with Teamsters Local 2010. The 3,000 members work as principals, assistant principals, adult school and ROP/ROC center coordinators, early education center principals, classified managers, and school support administrators for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). “This affiliation […]
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Amazon Teamsters Authorize Strikes at Four California Facilities
(LOS ANGELES) – Amazon Teamsters at four Southern-California facilities — DFX4, DAX5, KSBD, and DAX8 — have overwhelmingly authorized strikes after the corporation’s continued refusal to recognize their union and negotiate contracts. Teamsters at seven Amazon facilities have now voted to authorize strikes, including workers at DIL7 in Skokie, Ill., and JFK8 and DBK4 in […]
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Teamsters at Marathon Petroleum’s Detroit Refinery Win Strike, Ratify Contract
(DETROIT) – Members of Teamsters Local 283 at Marathon Petroleum’s Detroit refinery have ratified a new contract, ending a 101-day strike. In September, Marathon Teamsters were forced to the picket line after their employer refused to negotiate in good faith. “Despite raking in billions in profits each year, Marathon Petroleum fought Teamsters for more than […]
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Amazon Teamsters in Skokie Authorize Strike
(SKOKIE, Ill.) – Teamsters at the DIL7 Amazon delivery station in Skokie, Ill., have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike as part of their fight for a union contract that improves wages and benefits and strengthens workplace safety. This follows Amazon Teamsters at two New York City facilities announcing on Friday that they had authorized […]
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Dozens of Rail Teamsters Ratify Contracts
(INDEPENDENCE, Ohio) – Workers at two railroads represented by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) of the Teamsters Rail Conference have ratified new contracts. In Michigan, two dozen Teamsters at the Huron and Eastern Railway (HESR) secured a five-year contract increasing their wages by 19.5 percent as well as improving their vacation time. […]
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