Teamsters
Teamsters Ratify Powerful New Contract at Shepper’s Distribution
(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.) – Drivers at Shepper’s Distribution in Columbia and Jefferson City, Mo., have unanimously ratified the best contract they’ve ever had at the distributor. Shepper’s Distribution handles the delivery of Anheuser-Busch products and other alcoholic beverages throughout the region. “This is emblematic of the unparalleled wages and benefits workers get when they’re protected […]
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The Jewish Museum of Maryland Workers Join Teamsters
(BALTIMORE) – A dozen workers at The Jewish Museum of Maryland have unanimously voted to join Teamsters Local 355. Workers from every department of the museum are seeking job security and other union protections. “We are looking forward to representing our newest members,” said Mark Garey, President of Local 355. “This shows that workers in […]
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Teamsters Strike Keurig-Dr. Pepper
(OTTUMWA, Iowa) — More than 100 Teamsters are on strike at Keurig Dr Pepper in Ottumwa. The members of Teamsters Local 238 took to the picket line after the company failed to negotiate a fair contract. The beverage workers are demanding fair treatment, improved health care benefits, and to be treated with basic dignity and respect. […]
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Teamsters Bus Drivers in Houston Ratify Life-Changing New Contract
(HOUSTON) – Transdev bus operators, represented by Teamsters Local 988, have ratified a new contract with 99 percent voting yes. The three-year agreement covers 427 workers that provide public transportation for the Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority. “These Teamsters bus drivers make Houston run safely and successfully,” said Robert Mele, President of Local 988. “We could […]
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Costco Fleet Drivers Overwhelmingly Ratify New Contract
(SUMNER, Wash.) – More than 150 Costco fleet drivers and MDO logistics workers represented by Teamsters Local 174 have overwhelmingly ratified a powerful new three-year agreement that locks in major economic and workplace gains. The deal builds on the recently ratified Costco Teamsters National Master Agreement while securing additional protections tailored to the unique needs […]
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Teamsters Demand That Rhode Island Lawmakers Ban Captive Audience Meetings
(PROVIDENCE, R.I.) – Following the passage of S126A in the Rhode Island Senate, Teamsters Local 251 is calling on the state’s House of Representatives to pass its companion legislation, H5506. The legislation would ban mandatory attendance at captive audience meetings, which are held to intimidate workers from joining a union. Employers often do so through […]
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Teamsters Win Three Elections in One Day at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
(DALLAS) – Teamsters Local 745 has won three elections in a single day at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. Loaders and depot drivers in Ft. Worth joined the union at the same time as drivers in El Paso last Friday. “What we just did is emblematic of the reason why Teamsters have been leading the […]
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Associated Milk Producers Join Teamsters Local 471
By 71-to-1, workers at Associated Milk Producers (AMPI) in Paynesville, Minn., nearly unanimously voted to join Teamsters Local 471. The workers are responsible for producing cheese. “It’s an honor to welcome AMPI workers into our Teamsters family. I’d like to thank them for all of their hard work, and especially thank Local 471 Business Representative […]
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TEAMSTERS STRIKE AT AIR PRODUCTS
(MIDDLETOWN, Ohio) – Members of Teamsters Local 100 at Air Products were forced to strike after the company failed to reach an agreement on a fair contract. The 24 workers transport, load, and unload hazardous materials. “Air Products can afford to treat its workers fairly, and it’s time they did,” said Bill Davis, President of […]
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SYSCO TEAMSTERS UNANIMOUSLY RATIFY FIRST CONTRACT
(TUKWILA, Wash.) – Following a credible strike threat, workers at Sysco’s Kent, Wash., distribution center have unanimously ratified their first Teamsters contract. The group joins the existing collective bargaining agreement that already protects more than 275 drivers and warehouse workers represented by Teamsters Local 117 at the facility. “Ratification of this agreement means these workers […]
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