Teamsters
Teamsters Endorse Autonomous Vehicle Bill AB 33 Amid Widespread Public Support for Job Killing Automation
(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) – Teamsters proudly endorse California Assembly Bill 33 (AB 33), a bill that would require a trained human operator in any autonomous vehicle (AV) used to deliver commercial goods directly to residences or businesses. The legislation, introduced by Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, comes on the heels of a new poll that shows […]
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DATTCO Teamsters Unanimously Ratify First Contract
(BURRILLVILLE, R.I.) – Nearly 50 school bus drivers, monitors, and aides represented by Teamsters Local 251 unanimously ratified their first agreement with DATTCO, a contractor for the Burrillville School District. The lucrative contract, which includes a substantial pay increase and boost in benefits, was ratified 10 months after DATTCO workers voted to join Local 251. […]
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US Foods Teamsters Ratify First Contract
(LIVERMORE, Calif.) – Teamsters drivers at US Foods in Livermore, Calif., represented by Local 853, ratified a first contract that will strengthen pay and benefits. The three-year agreement comes after members successfully organized a week-long strike. “US Foods thought they could underestimate the Teamsters, but our members don’t break. They held the line to […]
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United Airlines Teamsters Rally at San Francisco International Airport
(SAN FRANCISCO) – Hundreds of United Airlines aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) represented by the Teamsters Union rallied outside San Francisco International Airport (SFO) today as part of their fight for a contract that reflects their contributions to the company’s record-breaking profits. “United Airlines raked in over $4 billion in profits last year, but instead of […]
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Teamsters Secure Bipartisan Confirmation of Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor Secretary
(WASHINGTON) – Following the bipartisan confirmation vote of former Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer to serve as U.S. Secretary of Labor, Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien issued the following statement: “Lori Chavez-DeRemer will do an excellent job leading the U.S. Department of Labor. We are committed to fighting alongside her to protect the working class and […]
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DFA Teamsters Take Action for a Strong Contract All Across the Country
Teamsters all across the country at Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) publicly displayed signs at their job sites last week to demonstrate their fearlessness and solidarity with one another. Over 1,800 DFA workers at more than 25 local unions are entering bargaining this month to demand better compensation and working conditions at the agribusiness behemoth. […]
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TEAMSTERS AT UNFI HOLD PRACTICE PICKETS
(WASHINGTON) – Hundreds of Teamsters at United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) held practice pickets today in Florida, Georgia, and Illinois, demanding fair first contracts that recognize their crucial role in the company’s success. “UNFI Teamsters have waited long enough for the contracts they deserve,” said Tom Erickson, Director of the Teamsters Warehouse Division. “This company […]
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Mahoney Environmental Workers Win Strike
(JOLIET, Ill.) – After being forced to strike for nearly three months, a group of more than 50 drivers and helpers at Mahoney Environmental represented by Teamsters Local 710 has ratified a strong Teamsters contract. Mahoney Environmental provides solid waste services throughout the Chicagoland area. In their new three-year contract, workers have earned big raises, […]
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Teamsters at Foremost Farms Ratify Contract
(SPARTA, Wis.) – Teamsters dairy workers at Foremost Farms USA have overwhelmingly ratified a strong four-year agreement. The new contract will provide Teamsters Local 120 members with higher wages, increased pension contributions, and improved health care. “This company has generated a lot of revenue because of our hard work,” said Brad Lusk, a Local 120 […]
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Teamsters Support Faster Labor Contracts Act
(WASHINGTON) – The Teamsters Union commends Sens. Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) for introducing the Faster Labor Contracts Act, which would require employers to collectively bargain with newly organized workers within 10 days of voting to form their union. The legislation is co-sponsored by Sens. Gary Peters (D-MI), Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), and Jeff […]
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