Teamsters
Teamsters Bus Drivers in Houston Ratify Life-Changing New Contract
(HOUSTON) – Transdev bus operators, represented by Teamsters Local 988, have ratified a new contract with 99 percent voting yes. The three-year agreement covers 427 workers that provide public transportation for the Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority. “These Teamsters bus drivers make Houston run safely and successfully,” said Robert Mele, President of Local 988. “We could […]
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Costco Fleet Drivers Overwhelmingly Ratify New Contract
(SUMNER, Wash.) – More than 150 Costco fleet drivers and MDO logistics workers represented by Teamsters Local 174 have overwhelmingly ratified a powerful new three-year agreement that locks in major economic and workplace gains. The deal builds on the recently ratified Costco Teamsters National Master Agreement while securing additional protections tailored to the unique needs […]
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Teamsters Demand That Rhode Island Lawmakers Ban Captive Audience Meetings
(PROVIDENCE, R.I.) – Following the passage of S126A in the Rhode Island Senate, Teamsters Local 251 is calling on the state’s House of Representatives to pass its companion legislation, H5506. The legislation would ban mandatory attendance at captive audience meetings, which are held to intimidate workers from joining a union. Employers often do so through […]
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Teamsters Win Three Elections in One Day at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
(DALLAS) – Teamsters Local 745 has won three elections in a single day at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. Loaders and depot drivers in Ft. Worth joined the union at the same time as drivers in El Paso last Friday. “What we just did is emblematic of the reason why Teamsters have been leading the […]
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Associated Milk Producers Join Teamsters Local 471
By 71-to-1, workers at Associated Milk Producers (AMPI) in Paynesville, Minn., nearly unanimously voted to join Teamsters Local 471. The workers are responsible for producing cheese. “It’s an honor to welcome AMPI workers into our Teamsters family. I’d like to thank them for all of their hard work, and especially thank Local 471 Business Representative […]
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TEAMSTERS STRIKE AT AIR PRODUCTS
(MIDDLETOWN, Ohio) – Members of Teamsters Local 100 at Air Products were forced to strike after the company failed to reach an agreement on a fair contract. The 24 workers transport, load, and unload hazardous materials. “Air Products can afford to treat its workers fairly, and it’s time they did,” said Bill Davis, President of […]
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SYSCO TEAMSTERS UNANIMOUSLY RATIFY FIRST CONTRACT
(TUKWILA, Wash.) – Following a credible strike threat, workers at Sysco’s Kent, Wash., distribution center have unanimously ratified their first Teamsters contract. The group joins the existing collective bargaining agreement that already protects more than 275 drivers and warehouse workers represented by Teamsters Local 117 at the facility. “Ratification of this agreement means these workers […]
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All-Star Transportation Teamsters in Waterbury Unanimously Ratify First Contract
(WATERBURY, Conn.) – Bus drivers and monitors at All-Star Transportation in Waterbury, represented by Teamsters Local 671, have voted unanimously to ratify their first collective bargaining agreement. The three-year inaugural contract includes reduced progression, additional paid holidays, attendance bonuses, improved health care, access to the New England Teamsters Pension Fund, and a 46 percent wage […]
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Teamsters Call on Nevada Lawmakers to Require Human Operators in Driverless Trucks
(CARSON CITY, Nev.) – Teamsters testified at the Nevada state capitol to demand lawmakers in the upper chamber’s Growth and Infrastructure Committee vote for Senate Bill 395 (SB 395). The bill, introduced by State Sen. James Ohrenschall (D – Las Vegas), would require a trained human safety operator behind the wheel of commercial vehicles weighing […]
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Teamsters Recognize April as Autism Awareness Month
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters proudly recognizes April as Autism Awareness Month and celebrates the contributions that our members living with autism have made to our union. Since our founding in 1903, the Teamsters have been on the front lines of organizing workers from all walks of life, including those living with autism. Our union […]
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