Teamsters
Chipotle Teamsters Hold Day of Action Throughout Michigan to Demand Fair Contract
(LANSING, Mich.) – Members of Teamsters Locals 243, 247, 332, 337, 406, and 1038 picketed and leafleted outside of Chipotle restaurants in Lansing and Detroit on Monday to demand a fair contract from the fast casual behemoth. Chipotle workers at one of the chain’s Lansing restaurants are represented by Local 243. “These hardworking Teamsters aren’t […]
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Costco Fleet Drivers Overwhelmingly Authorize Strike
(SUMNER, Wash.) – Over 150 Costco fleet drivers have voted by an overwhelming 97 percent margin to authorize a strike. The strike vote is a result of Costco management’s refusal to bargain in good faith. The group of drivers, who became the first-ever Costco distribution center workers to organize with the Teamsters, voted to join […]
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UNFI Workers Overwhelmingly Join Teamsters
(URBANA, Ill.) – Warehouse workers at UNFI in Urbana, Ill., have decisively voted, by a 3-to-1 margin, to join Teamsters Local 26. The group of 244 warehouse workers organized with the Teamsters to secure fair pay, better health care, and improved working conditions. “We joined the Teamsters because we’ve had enough of skyrocketing health care […]
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Mondelēz Teamsters Overwhelmingly Ratify New Contract
(PHOENIX)—Teamsters at Mondelēz have overwhelmingly ratified a five-year collective bargaining agreement. The new contract comes after a credible strike threat compelled the snack giant to return to the bargaining table and come to terms on a fair agreement. “This contract is a powerful testament to the strength of our rank-and-file members, who made clear they were […]
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Kroger Workers Vote Overwhelmingly to Join Teamsters
(FOREST PARK, Ga.) – Kroger CDL drivers voted overwhelmingly by a 96 percent margin to join Teamsters Local 528. The drivers at Kroger’s Forest Park fulfilment facility organized with the Teamsters to secure a strong voice on the job, improve their wages, and guarantee retirement benefits. “Our wages, benefits, and working conditions have been eroding for too long and it […]
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Desert Water Agency Votes to Affiliate with Teamsters Local 1932
(PALM SPRINGS, Calif.) – Workers at the Desert Water Agency have voted in favor of joining Teamsters Local 1932, marking a significant victory for workers’ rights and solidarity within our community. The 82 new Teamsters are responsible for maintaining water systems throughout the region. “Our mission has always been to empower workers and ensure they […]
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Airgas Teamsters Forced on Strike
(HYATTSVILLE, Md.) – Airgas Teamsters from Teamsters Local 639 were forced onto the picket line Wednesday due to the company’s unfair labor practices and refusal to bargain in good faith. Over 40 drivers and plant workers who deliver critical gasses to hospitals, labs, and universities are on strike for a fair contract after months of […]
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United Airlines Teamsters Negotiations Update — August 22, 2024
Today, the Teamsters wrapped up the second round of negotiations with United Airlines in Denver, Colorado. After an initial tentative agreement was reached to increase the Teamsters’ recall rights from six to 10 years, the company has not made movement on all other non-economic proposals presented by the union. “After three days of negotiations, it’s […]
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Bigfoot Beverage Teamsters Vote to Authorize Strike
(PORTLAND, Ore.) — Members of Teamsters Local 324 and Local 206 have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike at Bigfoot Beverage, one of the largest soft drink and alcohol distributors in the Pacific Northwest. “Bigfoot Beverage loves to sell itself to the public as a ‘community partner,’” said Geoff Stewart, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 206. “But if […]
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Teamsters in New Hampshire Demand First Student Offer Contract with Pension
(MANCHESTER, N.H.) – Members of Teamsters Local 633 working in several New Hampshire communities are demanding that First Student provide them collective bargaining agreements that include access to the New England Teamsters Pension Fund. These Teamsters work under collective bargaining agreements associated with school districts in Derry, Nashua, North Hampton, Plaistow, Rochester, and Swanzey. After […]
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