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PharmaCann Cannabis Workers in Warren Vote to Join Teamsters
(WARREN, Mich.) – Workers at the PharmaCann cannabis facility in Warren, Mich., have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 337, taking part in a growing movement of workers in the cannabis industry unionizing with the Teamsters across the country. “The cannabis industry is at the forefront of the modern labor movement, and we are incredibly […]
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History Segment: “Native American History Month”
The Human Rights and Diversity Commission, in conjunction with the Teamsters History Project, welcomes the next segment of monthly history programs based on Teamsters, the labor movement, and the diversity within our union. These programs are designed to look at a wide variety of aspects in our shared past, including events in Black, Women’s, Hispanic, […]
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Sysco/SYGMA Drivers Vote Overwhelmingly to Join Teamsters
(KANSAS CITY, Mo.) – Despite shameful union-busting tactics, more than 60 delivery drivers at Sysco/SYGMA have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 955 in Kansas City. SYGMA is a subsidiary of Sysco that supplies food and other goods to major chain restaurants. “We stood tall against management and their attempts to scheme, retaliate, and spread […]
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Costco Fleet Drivers Overwhelmingly Ratify First Teamsters Contract
(SUMNER, Wash.) – Following a credible strike threat, over 150 Costco fleet drivers represented by Teamsters Local 174 have overwhelmingly ratified a short-term first contract. The three-month agreement will expire on the same day as the Costco National Master Agreement, which protects more than 18,000 Costco Teamsters nationwide. By lining up the expiration dates, the […]
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Teamsters Call on Federal Court to Uphold CEMEX Doctrine
(SAN FRANCISCO) – Following the conclusion of oral arguments before the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, the Teamsters are calling for the court to uphold the ruling in Cemex Constr. Materials Pac., LLC v. NLRB. The Cemex Doctrine, as it’s come to be known, is a landmark ruling that has been critical to protecting […]
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Teamsters at the Michigan AFL-CIO Ratify First Collective Bargaining Agreement
(LANSING, Mich.) – Organizing specialists, training specialists, graphic designers, advocacy coordinators, and policy coordinators at the Michigan AFL-CIO have voted unanimously to ratify their first collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 243. “I commend Michigan AFL-CIO employees for standing together and sticking with us through this process,” said Scott Quenneville, President of Local 243. “The […]
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Teamsters Human Rights and Diversity Commission Recognizes National Native American Heritage Month
In recognition of November as Native American Heritage Month, Teamsters Human Rights and Diversity Commission (HRDC) Director Anthony M. Rosa released the following statement: “The Teamsters honor November as National Native American Heritage Month and recognize both the historic and current contributions of Indigenous workers across the country. This year, the Teamsters Human Rights and […]
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Teamsters at Prince George’s County TheBus Overwhelmingly Authorize Strike
(HYATTSVILLE, Md.) – Bus drivers, mechanics, and utility workers at RATP Dev represented by Teamsters Local 639 have voted 120-1 to strike if an agreement is not reached soon. The 155 Teamsters provide transportation services for TheBus in Price George’s County, Maryland. “Despite meeting more than a dozen times, RATP Dev has refused to offer […]
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Teamsters Boycott Bigfoot Beverages
(EUGENE, Ore.) – Teamsters Local 206 and 324 are calling for Oregon residents to boycott Bigfoot Beverages, one of the largest soft drink and alcohol distributors in the state. Members of Teamsters Local 206 and 324 began an unfair labor practice strike against Bigfoot Beverages on September 19 after the company attempted to unlawfully eliminate […]
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Parking Attendants at Lumen Field Join Teamsters Local 117
(SEATTLE) – Parking attendants who service the Parking Garage, North Lot, and King County Parking Garage at Lumen Field have chosen to join Teamsters Local 117. The Teamsters were authorized as the workers’ exclusive bargaining representative through a card check process conducted by an independent arbitrator. “I am excited to welcome Lumen Field parking attendants […]
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