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Warehouse Teamsters at UNFI Win Lucrative First Contract
(SARASOTA, Fla.) – More than 300 warehouse workers at United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI), represented by Teamsters Local 79, have overwhelmingly ratified a powerful five-year collective bargaining agreement. The first contract delivers up to an $8-per-hour wage increase, Teamsters health care coverage, and participation in the Teamsters Western Conference Pension Plan. “This is a major […]
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Teamsters Call on Pennsylvania State Senate to Solve Transit Funding Crisis
(HARRISBURG, Pa.) – The following is a statement from Bill Hamilton, President of the Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters; Jeff Joines, Director of Government Affairs for the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes, and Don Hill, General Chairman of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen — Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA): “The Teamsters represent hundreds […]
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“History of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen”
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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Teamsters at Santa Rosa School District Ratify First Contract
(SANTA ROSA, Calif.) – Custodian supervisors at the Santa Rosa School District in California, represented by Teamsters Local 665, have unanimously voted to ratify their first collective bargaining agreement. “This contract is a testament to the hard work of our members,” said Tom Woods, a business agent at Local 665. “When they realized that their […]
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Teamsters File Lawsuit Against Airgas
(WASHINGTON) – Members of Teamsters Local 701 have filed a lawsuit in the New Jersey Supreme Court alleging that Airgas deliberately or negligently released hazardous chemical agents on striking workers during peaceful pickets in Oakland, N.J., and Peoria, Ill. The lawsuit accuses Airgas of battery, negligence, intentional tort, and strict liability for abnormally dangerous activities, […]
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Minnesota Teamsters Ratify Powerful New Contract at Sysco
(MINNEAPOLIS) – Following a credible strike threat, more than 230 drivers and warehouse workers at Sysco have ratified a strong new four-year collective bargaining agreement. The contract, secured by Teamsters Local 120, includes a 30 percent wage increase, expanded vacation time, increased pension contributions, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a paid holiday. The […]
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Dispensary 33 Budtenders Join Teamsters Local 777
(CHICAGO) – Cannabis workers at Dispensary 33 have overwhelmingly chosen to join Teamsters Local 777. “This is another major step forward for cannabis workers in Illinois,” said Jim Glimco, President of Local 777. “These budtenders came together, stood strong, and made their voices heard. Now we can get to the bargaining table faster and focus […]
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National Ready Mixed Teamsters Ratify Three-Year Contract
(LOS ANGELES) – More than 300 Teamsters from Locals 186, 495, 848, and 986 at National Ready Mixed Concrete have overwhelmingly ratified a strong three-year contract with the building materials supplier. This ratification comes after Teamsters were locked out by National Ready Mixed as retaliation for rejecting the company’s previous concessionary offer. The drivers, mechanics, […]
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Boise Cascade Teamsters On Strike
(BILLINGS, Mont.) – This week, members of Teamsters Local 190 officially went on strike against building materials distributor Boise Cascade, demanding fair wage increases and improved health care benefits after months of stalled contract negotiations. The 20 workers at Boise Cascade’s Billings, Montana facility walked off the job early Tuesday evening, citing management’s refusal to […]
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Teamsters Remember James R. Hoffa
(WASHINGTON) – The following is a statement from Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien in remembrance of General President Emeritus James R. Hoffa: “James R. Hoffa was a great man and legendary labor leader who transformed the lives of all Teamsters and Americans. He fought tirelessly for strong wages, benefits, and protections that lifted millions […]
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