Teamsters
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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Teamster Tips the Scales of Power in Pennsylvania
On March 25, a rank-and-file Teamster tipped the scales of power in Pennsylvania. Since January, the commonwealth’s House of Representatives had been split 101-101 between Democrats and Republicans. That meant a special election to fill District 35’s vacant seat would determine which party holds the majority and the authority that comes with it. To win […]
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Teamsters in Washington Ratify First Regional Contract at APP/World Kinect
(SEATTLE) – Teamsters in Washington have overwhelmingly ratified their first-ever regional collective bargaining agreement at APP/World Kinect. The contract covers more than 100 fuel haulers at Locals 174, 231, and newly organized workers at Local 58, strengthening Teamsters’ power in a critical industry. “This is a groundbreaking agreement that unites Teamsters from across Washington under […]
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United Airlines Teamsters Rally at Orlando International Airport
(ORLANDO) – Following an overwhelming 99.5 percent rejection of United Airlines’ latest unrealistic proposal, United Airlines Teamsters aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) rallied outside Orlando International Airport (MCO) after a week of contract negotiations in Orlando. “Teamsters at United Airlines are putting this company on notice: we will accept nothing less than an industry-leading contract that […]
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DFA Members Show Up for Teamsters Tuesday
Members at Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) plants all across the country wore their Teamsters beanies to work yesterday in a show of strength against the company. By May 5, 18 collective bargaining agreements for nearly 2,000 members at the dairy conglomerate will have expired. The Teamsters Union is demanding that DFA settle all outstanding […]
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Workers at Caesars Southern Indiana Casino Authorize Strike
(ELIZABETH, Ind.) More than 140 workers at Caesars Southern Indiana Hotel & Casino, represented by Teamsters Local 89 and Operating Engineers Local 399, have voted by a 98 percent margin to authorize a strike. The overwhelming vote is a direct response to management’s refusal to offer a fair contract. “Our members are united and ready […]
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First Responders in Oregon Secure Teamsters Contract
(BEAVERTON, Ore.) – Emergency medical service dispatchers, technicians, and paramedics at American Medical Response (AMR) in Washington County represented by Teamsters Local 223 have overwhelmingly ratified their first collective bargaining agreement. The three-year agreement includes wage increases, signing bonuses, an eight percent 401(k) match, and improved vacation language. “This contract is the first labor agreement […]
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Breakthru Beverage Workers in Virginia Beach Join Teamsters Local 822
(VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.) – Drivers at Breakthru Beverage in Virginia Beach have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 822. “Breakthru workers in Virginia Beach know that the best way to secure better wages, safer working conditions, and a voice on the job is with a Teamsters contract,” said James Wright, Local 822 President and Teamsters […]
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Philadelphia Transportation Teamsters Ratify First Contract
(PHILADELPHIA) – Bus drivers and attendants at Philadelphia Transportation represented by Teamsters Local 623 have voted to ratify their first union contract. The new three-year agreement includes a grievance and arbitration procedure, route bidding that honors seniority, and the largest wage increases in company history. “We have never received pay increases like this ever,” said […]
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Teamsters Reject United Airlines’ Insulting Contract Proposal
(WASHINGTON) – The following is a statement from Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien and Teamsters Airline Division Director Chris Griswold on United Airlines Teamsters’ overwhelming rejection of the carrier’s latest disgraceful economic proposal. 99.5 percent of Teamsters voted to reject this greedy carrier’s attempts to cut their wages and send their work to communist […]
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