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Sysco/SYGMA Teamsters Unanimously Ratify New Contract
(KANSAS CITY, Mo.) – After a one-day strike, warehouse workers represented by Teamsters Local 955 at Sysco/SYGMA in Kansas City have unanimously ratified a new collective bargaining agreement. SYGMA, a subsidiary of Sysco, supplies food and other goods to major chain restaurants. In the Kansas City area, its largest customers include Wendy’s, Panera Bread, and […]
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Sysco/SYGMA Teamsters in Kansas City Forced on Strike
(KANSAS CITY, Mo.) – Today, warehouse workers represented by Teamsters Local 955 at Sysco/SYGMA in Kansas City have been forced on strike over the company’s unfair labor practices and failure to present an acceptable collective bargaining agreement. SYGMA is a subsidiary of Sysco that provides food and other items to chain restaurants. Some of the […]
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Cargill Teamsters in Cedar Rapids Rally to Demand Fair Contract
(CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa) – Today, hundreds of Teamsters Local 238 members, allied trade unionists, and elected officials, rallied in support of Teamsters at Cargill’s corn milling plant in Cedar Rapids who have been forced on strike since last week. The union and the company, the largest privately held corporation in the world, entered into federal […]
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Teamsters at Millcreek Township School District Ratify Historic First Contract
(MILLCREEK TOWNSHIP, Pa.) – After voting overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 397 earlier this year, nearly 170 secretaries, nurses, and education assistants from Millcreek Township School District have taken the historic step of ratifying their first-ever contract. This agreement follows more than one year of organizing and nine months of negotiating with Millcreek Township School […]
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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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