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Teamsters Strike Green Thumb Industries Over Unfair Labor Practices
Dispensary, a subsidiary of Green Thumb Industries (GTI), for bargaining in bad faith. The strike comes after members unanimously rejected the company’s last, best, and final offer. Workers are demanding fair wages, dignity, and respect on the job. “Our members are sending a clear message: this strike will not end until GTI bargains in good […]
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Teamsters California Calls on Governor Newsom to Sign AB 288
(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) – Following a vote by the California Senate to pass Assembly Bill 288 (AB 288), Teamsters California and the California Federation of Labor Unions are urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign the bill — the most significant labor legislation since the passage of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) in 1935. The legislation […]
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Northeast Beverage Workers Join Teamsters
(ORANGE, Conn.) – A group of 35 drivers, service technicians, and merchandizers at Northeast Beverage Corporation in Orange, Conn., overwhelmingly voted to join Teamsters Local 443. The workers voted for strong union representation to secure increased pay, better benefits, and safer working conditions. “These members are a united group that have shown incredible strength and […]
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Amazon Teamsters Rally After Attack on Workers in Queens
(NEW YORK) – Teamsters and supporters rallied today at Amazon’s DBK4 facility in Queens following the company’s sudden and illegal firing over one hundred of its unionized drivers. “When normal people break the law, they go to jail. When Amazon executives do it, they get rewarded,” said Randy Korgan, Director of the Teamsters Amazon Division. […]
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Encore Casino Workers Join Teamsters Local 25
(BOSTON) – A group of 85 cage cashiers at Encore Boston Harbor has voted overwhelmingly to unionize with Teamsters Local 25. They join 140 Teamsters already employed by the casino. “We joined the Teamsters because we believe in fairness, respect, and building a better future for everyone on the job,” said Ranjana Thapa, an Encore […]
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Teamsters at Bimbo Bakeries Ratify Strong New Contract
(NEW YORK) – More than 150 workers at facilities under the Bimbo Bakeries USA umbrella in the New York area overwhelmingly ratified a strong new contract with Teamsters Local 553. The drivers and clerical assistants operate out of Bimbo, Stroehmann, and Sara Lee facilities in Bayshore, Long Island; Maspeth, Queens; Stamford, Conn.; and Goshen, N.Y. […]
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University of Minnesota Teamsters Reject Last and Final Offer
(MINNEAPOLIS) – Members of Teamsters Local 320 at the University of Minnesota have rejected the last, best, and final offer from their employer by 82 percent. The 1,400 Teamsters work in custodial, maintenance, food service, and other critical infrastructure that keep the university system running. “Today, Teamsters have sent a message to the University of […]
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History Segment: “The Carriers and Preservers of Democracy: A Century of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters”
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, Indigenous, […]
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Perrigo Teamsters in New York Launch Strike
(BRONX, N.Y.) – Members of Teamsters Local 210 are on strike at Perrigo Company’s Bronx manufacturing facilities after the employer attempted to eliminate workers’ overtime protections and stop contributing to their retirement plan. “The company is trying to force us to give into their demands, but our members will never accept a bad deal. Teamsters […]
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Teamsters California Endorses Katie Porter for Governor
(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) – The following is a statement from Peter Finn and Chris Griswold, Co-Chairs of Teamsters California: “Teamsters across our state are ready for a governor who stands with working people. Katie Porter will address the affordability crisis, preserve good jobs in our communities, and fight back against Big Tech’s assault on workers’ livelihoods. […]
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