Teamsters
Labor Board Issues Another Complaint Against Amazon
(SAN FRANCISCO) – The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Region 20 issued a complaint against Amazon over its illegal union-busting activity at the DCK6 facility in San Francisco. This marks another win for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters in its ongoing battle against the two trillion-dollar company. “Amazon Teamsters are securing victories on the ground […]
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Teamsters Demand Rhode Island House Pass Worker Protection Package
(PROVIDENCE, R.I.) – Rhode Island Teamsters are urging the State House of Representatives to pass the Worker Protection Package — a group of three bills that are critical for improving occupational conditions throughout the state. The legislation includes House Bill 5047, which would protect warehouse workers from unsafe and unrealistic production quotas. House Bill 5506 […]
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Teamsters at Mauser Forced to Strike
(CHICAGO) – More than 100 Teamsters at Mauser Packaging Solutions in Chicago are on strike after the company failed to offer a fair contract. The warehouse workers, represented by Teamsters Local 705, are demanding higher wages, better benefits, and safer working conditions. “Mauser is striking itself by refusing to put a serious offer on the […]
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Arizona Passes Teamsters-Backed Rail Safety Legislation
(PHOENIX) – Following a months-long, collaborative, and intense lobbying effort, Teamsters Local 104 and the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division (BMWED) are celebrating the passage of SB 1074 into law. The legislation, which was passed by a bipartisan coalition, represents a critical step forward for protecting rail workers and passengers. SB 1074 expands […]
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Osceola School District Workers Vote Overwhelmingly to Remain Teamsters
(TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) – Workers with the Osceola School District resoundingly elected to keep their membership with Teamsters Local 385. Nearly 1,400 custodial, food service, transportation, and maintenance workers will continue to receive Teamsters protection. “Without these important workers, the Osceola School District could not function,” said Walt Howard, President of Local 385. “These Teamsters understand […]
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Teamsters-Supported Autonomous Vehicle Bill Passes California State Assembly
(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) – The Teamsters-backed Assembly Bill 33 (AB33) passed the California Legislature’s lower chamber, and the union is calling on the state Senate to take up the bill. AB33, authored by Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, is a bipartisan initiative to require a trained human operator in any autonomous vehicle (AV) used to deliver commercial […]
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DFA Teamsters Vote to Authorize Strikes
NATIONWIDE) – More than 1,000 Teamsters have voted to authorize strikes at Dairy Farmers of America (DFA). The workers — members of Teamsters Locals 63, 120, 166, 186, 222, 455, 492, 495, 630, 683, and 952 — are employed at dairy processing and distribution centers in California, Colorado, Minnesota, New Mexico, and Utah. “Our demands […]
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Illinois Teamsters Demand Lawmakers Prevent Catastrophic Cuts to Public Transportation
(CHICAGO) – Teamsters were joined by other members of the Labor Alliance for Public Transit today at Union Station in Chicago, where the union coalition demanded that Illinois legislators improve the state’s public transportation infrastructure and address the funding crisis facing state agencies. “Metra keeps the economic engine of Illinois running. Every day we connect […]
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Teamsters at Kroger Authorize Strike
(FOREST PARK, Ga.) – Drivers at Kroger’s Forest Park fulfillment center have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike in response to the company’s repeated refusal to negotiate a fair agreement. The workers, represented by Teamsters Local 528, are demanding a first Teamsters contract with strong wages, good benefits, and enforceable workplace protections. “Kroger needs to […]
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UNFI Workers in Florida Join Teamsters
(MIAMI) – More than 230 warehouse workers at United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) in Pompano Beach and Miami have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 769. The workers organized for higher wages, better benefits, and safer working conditions. “We joined the Teamsters because we need the protection of a strong, enforceable union contract,” said Roderick […]
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