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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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Teamsters at Genesis Logistics Launch Strike
(STAFFORD, Va.) – More than 200 drivers at Genesis Logistics, a subsidiary of DHL Supply Chain, are on strike after the company failed to bargain seriously and committed multiple unfair labor practices. The Teamsters Local 322 members deliver to 7-Eleven convenience stores across the Mid-Atlantic and are demanding a fair first contract that includes real […]
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Teamsters at Universal Promotions Ratify First Contract
(CHICAGO) – Teamsters Local 710’s newest members at Universal Promotions overwhelmingly ratified a strong first contract. The 25 promotional products workers who voted to join Local 710 in May have reached an agreement with their employer in less than four months of bargaining. “On behalf of thousands of Local 710 members, I am thrilled that […]
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Maryland Teamsters Rally for Strong First Contract at Zum
(JESSUP, Md.) – Teamsters Local 570 members at Zum Transportation in Jessup rallied today to show a unified front and their readiness to secure a strong first contract. The group consists of more than 300 bus drivers, van drivers, trainers, and attendants who provide student transportation for Howard County Public Schools. “Our members at Zum […]
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Teamsters California Kicks Off Wave of Action on Workers’ Priorities
Today, Teamsters Joint Councils 7 and 42 announced the launch of Teamsters California, a statewide public policy and member mobilization campaign to fight for good jobs, affordability for working families, and a future driven by workers rather than the greed of corporations seeking to replace jobs with artificial intelligence (AI). “Working people’s sweat made us […]
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Kroger Teamsters Win Strong First Contract
(ROMULUS, Mich.) – Over 400 Kroger home delivery drivers at the company’s Romulus Fulfilment Center overwhelmingly ratified a powerful first collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 337. The three-year contract delivers substantial wage increases, affordable health care, additional paid time off, and significant improvements to working conditions. “This is a huge victory for our members […]
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