Teamsters
Teamsters Support New York City Delivery Protection Act
(NEW YORK) – Amazon Teamsters rallied today at New York City Hall in support of the Delivery Protection Act, a groundbreaking bill introduced by Councilmember Tiffany Cabán (D-22nd District) that would protect workers and communities near last-mile delivery facilities in New York City. The legislation would ban Amazon’s exploitative Delivery Service Provider (DSP) model, making […]
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Teamsters, Firefighters Union Call for Boycott of Sutphen Corporation
(DUBLIN, Ohio) – The International Brotherhood of Teamsters and the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) are calling on local governments and fire divisions across the United States and Canada to boycott the Dublin, Ohio-based Sutphen Corporation for refusing to offer workers a fair contract. Production workers represented by Teamsters Local 284 have been on an […]
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Menzies Aviation Workers at LAX Ratify Strong Teamsters Contract
(LOS ANGELES) – Nearly 100 Menzies Aviation fuelers at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), represented by Teamsters Local 986, have overwhelmingly ratified a new collective bargaining agreement that delivers major improvements to wages, benefits, and working conditions. The agreement comes after a credible strike threat and months of hard-fought negotiations in which workers twice rejected […]
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Albertsons Teamsters Ratify Strong Contract
(ORANGE, Calif.) – After months of negotiations, more than 1,600 Albertsons drivers, warehouse, clerical, and maintenance workers represented by Teamsters Local 952 have overwhelmingly ratified a powerful new five-year collective bargaining agreement that delivers significant gains in wages, benefits, and job protections. “We made it clear to Albertsons management that our members would not settle […]
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Vermont Teamsters Unanimously Ratify Contract at Travel Kuz
(BRATTLEBORO, Vt.) – Teamsters Local 597 bus drivers and monitors voted unanimously to ratify a new five-year agreement at Travel Kuz, a subsidiary of Beacon Mobility. The new contract delivers increased wages, stronger retirement and health care benefits, and key picket line protection language. “This group has been put through a lot by the company, […]
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Michigan Teamsters Win Strong First Contract at National Trails
(DETROIT) – Bus drivers, monitors, and mechanics at National Trails who provide transportation services for Detroit Public Schools have overwhelmingly ratified their first collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 243. The four-year contract includes substantial wage increases, sick leave, holiday pay, and key union protections. “As Teamsters, we know an organizing campaign is not complete […]
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Boston Teamsters Win Republic Services Strike
(WASHINGTON) – Republic Services workers represented by Teamsters Local 25 have won an historic strike against the multibillion-dollar waste corporation, ratifying a new contract by a powerful 92 percent margin. “Republic Services torched tens of millions of dollars to force this unnecessary strike and drag it out in a failed attempt to break our members’ […]
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Teamsters at Perrigo End Strike Victorious, Ratify Contract
(BRONX, N.Y.) – After more than two weeks on strike, Teamsters Local 210 members at Perrigo’s Bronx production facility overwhelmingly ratified a new three-year contract that protects overtime pay, secures retirement benefits, and delivers significant wage increases without a single concession. The strike drew widespread attention after Perrigo management threatened to implement a 12-hour shift, […]
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Teamsters Join Legislators for Introduction of Faster Labor Contracts Act
(WASHINGTON) – Today, Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien and Teamsters members from Corewell Health East and Breakthru Beverage joined Representatives Donald Norcross (D-NJ,1st District), Pete Stauber (R-MN, 8th District), and union allies for the introduction of the Faster Labor Contracts Act. This legislation would require employers to collectively bargain with newly organized workers within […]
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Breakthru Beverage Workers Join Teamsters
(ST. LOUIS) – Drivers at Breakthru Beverage in St. Louis, Mo., have overwhelmingly voted to unionize with Teamsters Local 600. The 41 workers are seeking increased pay, better benefits, and safer working conditions. “Breakthru has taken advantage of these drivers for far too long,” said John Kelting, President of Local 600. “It’s now time for […]
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