Teamsters
NetJets Teamsters Jobs Protected, Arbitrator Blocks Sale of Maintenance Work
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Today, an arbitrator blocked NetJets’ attempted sale of its maintenance operations and unionized workforce, guaranteeing that 200 Teamsters jobs are safe at the Columbus facility. This decision comes as a direct result of Teamsters Local 284’s tireless efforts and a grievance filed by the union when the sale was announced. “This is […]
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Teamsters Go to War Against Republic Services
(WASHINGTON) – The Teamsters Union is aggressively expanding a nationwide strike for fair contracts at Republic Services, one of the nation’s largest and wealthiest waste management companies. More than 2,000 Teamsters are currently on strike or actively honoring picket lines in major cities across the country. More strike extensions are expected in the coming hours […]
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Allegiant Air Wastes Millions, Still Won’t Pay Pilots
(WASHINGTON) – Allegiant Air pilots represented by Teamsters Local 2118 are raising serious questions about Allegiant’s leadership after the company this week sold its failed Sunseeker Resort while continuing to stall contract negotiations for 1,400 union pilots.The airline claims the sale of its unsuccessful hotel project signals a renewed focus on its core airline operations, […]
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Teamsters Local 396 Votes Overwhelmingly to Authorize Strike at Republic Services
(SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA) – In a decisive move to demand fair treatment and a strong first contract, recently organized workers at EQ Environmental Services/Republic Services have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. These essential workers, represented by Teamsters Local 396, are responsible for the safe transport of hazardous materials across Southern California. The strike authorization vote sends a […]
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Teamsters to Republic Services: End Subpar Compensation to Resolve Strike
(BOSTON) – Following a strike vote that passed by more than 90 percent on Monday, members of Teamsters Local 25 at Republic Services are about to conclude their first week of the work stoppage without a fair offer from the company. The overwhelming vote to strike was caused by Republic‘s refusal to agree to pay […]
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UPS Violates Teamsters National Contract With Plan for Buyouts
(WASHINGTON) – United Parcel Service (UPS) is expected to unveil an illegal plan later this month to buyout full-time employees represented by the Teamsters, a corporate scheme that will directly violate the union’s national contract protecting 340,000 delivery workers. The multibillion-dollar company’s Driver Voluntary Severance Plan (DVSP), which UPS has not yet publicly disclosed, would offer […]
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Teamsters Ratify Contract at Tyson
(AMARILLO, Texas) – Teamsters Local 577 members at Tyson Foods of Amarillo voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new four-year collective bargaining agreement that raises wages and expands benefits. “This victory is what Texas Teamsters are all about — coming together as one so we can fight for a better life for ourselves and our families,” […]
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Teamsters Locked Out at National Ready Mixed
(LOS ANGELES) – More than 300 Teamsters at National Ready Mixed Concrete were locked out of their jobs this morning after overwhelmingly rejecting a contract packed with concessions, including cuts to seniority, unchecked management power, and substandard wages. The lockout affects drivers, mechanics, and bulk material haulers at ten locations across Los Angeles, Orange, and […]
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Republic Services Teamsters Launch Strike
(CHARLESTOWN, Mass.) – This morning, 450 Republic Services workers represented by Teamsters Local 25 were forced on strike by the waste giant, inevitably disrupting waste collections for hundreds of thousands of residents throughout the Boston area. Primary picket lines could extend nationwide and result in a work stoppage for over 3,500 Teamsters. Republic Teamsters are […]
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Teamsters Authorize Strike at Tyson
(AMARILLO, Texas) – Teamsters Local 577 members at Tyson Foods of Amarillo, the largest beef processing plant in the United States, have voted by a 98 percent margin to authorize a strike. The Teamsters represent 3,100 workers in slaughtering and processing at the facility who are demanding higher wages and improved benefits. “We are bargaining […]
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