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CVS Teamsters Authorize Strike

(FREDERICKSBURG, Va.) – More than 500 drivers and warehouse workers at CVS’s distribution center in Fredericksburg, Va., have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. The workers, represented by Teamsters Local 592, are demanding a fair agreement and rejecting CVS’s concessionary demands. The current contract expires on April 30.

“If CVS keeps pushing concessions and refusing to take bargaining seriously, we will be forced on the picket line May 1,” said Chris Donald, a 38-year warehouse worker and member of Local 592. “No one wants a strike, but if the company comes after our hard-earned benefits, we will have no choice but to fight back.”

CVS is the largest retail pharmacy chain in the United States and posted $402.1 billion in revenue in 2025, with nearly $1.8 billion in profits. Despite its massive wealth, the company is demanding cuts to affordable health care and other core benefits.

“It is outrageous for a company built on health care to try to gut workers’ health coverage,” said Jim Smith, President of Local 592. “CVS is choosing greed over its workforce. We will not accept a concessionary contract, and we will fight to protect every benefit our members have earned.”

The Teamsters represent thousands of CVS workers nationwide. Last year, following a credible strike threat, more than 900 Teamsters at a CVS distribution center in La Habra, Calif., secured a strong new contract with major wage increases, higher pension contributions, and fully protected benefits.

Local 592 members are demanding the same standards won by other CVS Teamsters across the country. The group supplies CVS stores across the Mid-Atlantic, including Washington, D.C., and Baltimore. A strike would disrupt operations across the region.

“CVS needs to understand that this union will not allow concessions from a company this profitable,” said Tom Erickson, Director of the Teamsters Warehouse Division. “If CVS keeps heading down this path, they will face the full force of the Teamsters Union. Our members are ready.”

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Illinois Teamsters Demand Lawmakers Reject Anti-Worker Waymo Bill

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(SPRINGFIELD, Ill.) – Illinois Teamsters and the Labor Alliance for Public Transportation (LAPT) announced a new partnership to stop the Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Project Act (IL SB3392/HB5103).

The legislation, which is being backed by Big Tech companies like Waymo, would harm middle-class jobs and jeopardize motorist safety by allowing Autonomous Vehicle (AV) companies to unleash untested and dangerous products on Illinois roads within the next three years.

“Autonomous vehicles are bad for workers and communities,” said Tom Stiede, President of Teamsters Joint Council 25. “That’s why elected officials in Springfield need to kill the AV Pilot Project Act.”

Polling of Illinois voters shows that they overwhelmingly oppose fully driverless cars and trucks operating on the state’s roads.

“The question for lawmakers is simple: are you going to protect good, family-sustaining jobs, or are you going to replace them with machines?” said Chris Duncan, a Local 727 member and driver for Keurig Dr Pepper. “For working people, this isn’t abstract. This fight is for our livelihoods and our families.”

This is the coalition’s second initiative, following last year’s success in saving Illinois’ public transit system. In recent months, multiple states have cancelled or postponed plans to expand AV legalization, including Minnesota, New York, Virginia, Washington, and Washington, D.C.

Teamsters Joint Council 25 represents more than 125,000 hardworking men and women throughout Illinois and northwest Indiana. For more information, go to teamstersjc25.com.
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PCA Workers Join Teamsters

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(BEDFORD PARK, Ill.) – Over 130 workers at Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) have voted for union representation with Teamsters Local 781. The print and production workers left the sham Printing Packaging and Production Workers Union (PPPWU) to gain higher wages, better benefits, and a real voice on the job.

“We joined the Teamsters because we knew no other union could deliver the protections we’ve long needed. We saw other graphics workers win strong contracts by becoming the Teamsters, and we wanted the same,” said Carlos Maldonado, a PCA worker and new member of Local 781. “The PPPWU never delivered for us. They were only in it for themselves. As Teamsters, we will win a strong contract that ensures fair treatment and compensation that reflects our hard work.”

In a failed attempt to stop the group from joining the Teamsters, the PPPWU desperately tried to intimidate workers and delay the organizing process. These efforts backfired, fueling worker militancy.

“It feels great to finally have a real union in our corner fighting for us no matter what,” said Melquiades Manriquez-Ortega, a PCA worker and new member of Local 781. “The Teamsters had our backs throughout the entire process, even when the PPPWU tried to stop us. Seeing the professionalism of the Teamsters has been such a relief after dealing with the pathetic PPPWU for so long.”

Headquartered in Lake Forest, Ill., under 50 miles from the Bedford Park facility, PCA is one of the largest producers of containerboard and packaging in North America. The company is worth nearly $20 billion, and its workers generated roughly $9 billion in revenue last year.

“These new Teamsters put up with a lot as they courageously fought to join our union. They not only had to fight against a company but also the PPPWU, which shamelessly tried to scare them out of demanding the strong union representation they deserve,” said Paul Stripling, President of Local 781. “Our new brothers and sisters did not break or bend. We’re proud to give them a strong union voice.”

Teamsters Local 781 represents thousands of workers from a range of industries including printing and packaging, airline, and warehouse. For more information, go to Teamsters781.org.

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San Francisco Teamsters Win $5 Million in Court Decision Against AAA

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(SAN FRANCISCO) – Five members of Teamsters Local 665 have won a court decision determining their firing from AAA in 2021 was unlawful and the company owes them up to an estimated $1 million in compensation and back pay. The five Teamsters — who were outspoken in their support of the union — were wrongfully terminated in retaliation for exercising their rights.

“This was more than just a legal victory. It was validation, justice, and a reminder that standing up for what is right matters,” said Priscilla Gaines-Holladay, a P&C agent at AAA in Stockton. “This decision sends a clear message that workers cannot be silenced or retaliated against for standing together. I am grateful to Local 665 for their unwavering support.”

“It’s been a long five years of outrageous conduct by AAA and this decision was a huge boost to the agents’ spirits,” said Tom Woods, Local 665 business agent. “Making the call to the unlawfully terminated workers to tell them they will be reinstated with full back pay was one of the most exciting things I’ve ever done professionally. We’re very hopeful that the company will return to the bargaining table and agree to a fair contract that respects the agents’ rights.”

The court determined that AAA must offer the workers job reinstatement and make each of them whole for any loss of earnings and other benefits. AAA must also compensate each worker for their search for work, interim employment expenses, and for the adverse tax consequences, if any, of receiving one or more lump-sum backpay awards.

“This is a great victory for not just these five AAA Teamsters, but all 350 members of this unit,” said Tony Delorio, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 665. “The process was long, but they remained strong and showed us what solidarity is all about. We have three more of these cases in trial, and we look forward to replicating these victories.”

Teamsters Local 665 represents over 5,000 members throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. For more information, go to teamsters665.org.
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INEOS Teamsters in Ohio Launch Strike

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(ASHTABULA, Ohio) – Members of Teamsters Local 377 at INEOS in Ashtabula have been forced to strike over the company’s failure to bargain in good faith. The union has met with INEOS management numerous times, but the company has refused to negotiate a fair contract.

“INEOS is just going through the motions,” said Steven Anzevino, President of Local 377. “They show up to the table not to negotiate, but to stall, offering nothing but insulting proposals in a classic display of surface bargaining. By reneging on our 2022 agreement, they’ve shown they aren’t serious. We aren’t here for games; we’re here to secure a contract that finally respects the hard work these members put in every day.”

The 43 Teamsters are on strike alongside 66 chemical workers, represented by International Chemical Workers Union Council (ICWUC) Local 1033C, with whom they have a joint collective bargaining agreement.

“We remain concerned that the company’s approach at the bargaining table has not reflected a genuine effort to reach an agreement,” said Kyle Painter, a five-year warehouse worker at INEOS. “Our hard work should be recognized, and we deserve a bargaining process grounded in good-faith negotiations. We will remain on the picket line until a fair agreement is reached.”Teamsters Local 377 represents workers in a wide variety of industries throughout Northeastern Ohio.
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La Verne City Workers Join Teamsters

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(LA VERNE, Calif.) – More than 50 workers in the City of La Verne have voted to join Teamsters Local 1932. The new members organized for stronger workplace protections, fair wages, and a voice on the job.

“This victory shows that workers across the Inland Empire are standing up and demanding more,” said Randy Korgan, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 1932. “The workers in the City of La Verne provide vital services every single day, and now they will have the representation they deserve to ensure their voices are heard and respected.”

The newly organized group includes essential city workers who play a critical role in maintaining public services and infrastructure for the La Verne community.

“We all do the work that helps the city run, and we all wanted to have a better representation for our future,” said Eugene Perez, a utility worker with the City of La Verne. “Joining Teamsters Local 1932 means we’re coming together to support each other and build better working conditions for everyone.”

Teamsters Local 1932 represents over 16,000 workers across the Inland Empire and continues to grow as more workers organize for better conditions and stronger protections on the job. For more information, go to teamsters1932.org.
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B&G Foods Teamsters Ratify Strong Contract

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(STOUGHTON, Wis.) – Members of Teamsters Local 120 at B&G Foods in Stoughton, Wis., have overwhelmingly ratified a strong new contract just weeks after authorizing a strike. The three-year agreement delivers a 19 percent wage increase, maintains high quality health care, and improves working conditions.

“This agreement is a major victory for our members who stood strong and stayed unified throughout negotiations,” said Shaun Mullikin, business agent with Teamsters Local 120. “Workers at B&G Foods made it clear they deserved fair pay, strong benefits, and respect on the job. Just as important, they protected the health care they rely on. This contract delivers and sets a strong foundation moving forward.”

In addition to significant wage gains and preserving health care benefits, the contract includes strengthened workplace protections and an improved vacation system. It also incorporates DRIVE language supporting the Teamsters’ political action program, reinforcing members’ collective voice on issues that impact working families.

“This is life-changing for a lot of us,” said Traci Gosda, chief steward at B&G Foods and member of Local 120. “We fought hard not just for better pay, but to protect the benefits our families depend on. After everything it took to get here, we now have more stability, stronger protections, and peace of mind moving forward.”

Teamsters Local 120 proudly represents over 15,000 workers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota. For more information, go to local120.org.

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Workers at SriSai Biopharmaceutical Solutions Join Teamsters

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(FREDERICK, Md.) – Workers at SriSai Biopharmaceutical Solutions LLC in Frederick have voted to join Teamsters Local 355. These new Teamsters provide clinical and non-clinical supply management services to various U.S. government agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“The strength and solidarity that these workers showed was some of the best I’ve ever seen,” said Scott Chismar, a Local 355 business agent. “These men and women staged a walkout over their working conditions and stuck together during the company’s anti-union campaign. This is a special group of workers.”

“My co-workers and I knew we deserved better and began looking into what union would fit us best,” said Addysin Gross, a senior warehouse operations associate. “We are looking forward to working under a Teamsters contract that will provide us with dignity, justice, and respect in the workplace.”

Teamsters Local 355 represents over 5,000 members throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware. For more information, go to teamsters355.com.

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Amazon Teamsters Urge Passage of Delivery Protection Act in NYC Council Hearing

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(NEW YORK) – Amazon Teamsters and their allies rallied at city hall today in support of the Delivery Protection Act, later testifying in favor of the bill before the New York City Council Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection. The landmark legislation, introduced by Councilmember Tiffany Cabán, would outlaw Amazon’s controversial Delivery Service Partner (DSP) model across the five boroughs.

“For too long, Amazon has posed an existential threat to the safety of its workers and our neighborhoods,” said Thomas Gesualdi, President of Teamsters Joint Council 16. “This company is using every trick in the book to try to kill the Delivery Protection Act, but there is nothing they can do to stop the Teamsters.”

Amazon uses a network of third-party contractors known as DSPs to control workers and avoid legal responsibility for last-mile operations. This model creates dangerous conditions for DSP workers and communities alike. Last year, the New York City Comptroller’s office found that injury rates at last-mile delivery facilities in the city are more than triple the national average for private employers, a staggering figure driven in large part by Amazon’s operations.

“Amazon Teamsters generate billions for this company in New York City alone, yet they face the most dangerous working conditions in the industry,” said Randy Korgan, Director of the Teamsters Amazon Division. “Amazon has proven it does not care about the safety of its workers or the communities they deliver to or taking accountability and responsibility for the Amazon Drivers that wear their brand. The Delivery Protection Act is the only way to hold Amazon accountable in New York City.”

The Delivery Protection Act was reintroduced earlier this year and quickly secured majority support in the city council after an intense lobbying campaign led by rank-and-file Amazon Teamsters and their allies.

“This bill is supported by a diverse and massive coalition of DSP drivers just like me. And it’s opposed by a trillion-dollar behemoth and its proxies,” said Matt Multari, an Amazon driver at the DBK1 facility in Queens. “For the safety of our communities and Amazon workers, the City Council needs to pass the Delivery Protection Act.”

Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents over 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow us on X @Teamsters and on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters.

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Teamsters Reach Strong Settlement with UPS on Driver Severance Packages

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(WASHINGTON) – After months of urging United Parcel Service (UPS) to honor its Teamsters contract and return to the bargaining table over unilateral driver buyouts, UPS on Sunday agreed to terms on a new settlement with the Teamsters National Negotiating Committee — capping severance offers while rewarding and protecting the seniority of Teamsters drivers.

Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien successfully pushed UPS into negotiations in the wake of national grievances filed against the package giant over its Driver Choice Program (DCP), which UPS pursued in February without agreement from the union. Those grievances forced UPS to withdraw the DCP in 13 states in March before ultimately agreeing to negotiate.

Under terms of the strong new settlement, UPS will be limited in the number of severance packages it can offer. Those who wish to accept them will receive $150,000 payments for early retirement. Offers will be made to long-haul feeder drivers and Regular Package Car Drivers based on seniority in all regions of the country. UPS has agreed not to pursue or offer any other severance programs for the life of the current Teamsters National Master Agreement, which does not expire until July 31, 2028.

“UPS never had the contractual right to unilaterally offer driver buyouts, but with enough pressure and member solidarity UPS finally did the right thing by putting its commitments to hardworking Teamsters down in writing,” O’Brien said. “Lifelong Teamsters who have given so much of themselves to making UPS the king of parcel delivery will have the right of first refusal on any severance agreements. Union seniority and the rights of all our members will be honored. UPS will no longer have the chance to go around the union without giving Teamsters the respect they deserve at the bargaining table.”

The settlement between the Teamsters and UPS caps the total number of severance payments to 7,500 drivers across all job classifications nationwide.

“Rank-and-file Teamsters have given their blood, sweat, tears and, most importantly, their labor to ensure UPS’s success for a century. This agreement is a powerful reminder to UPS executives that the Teamsters never want to harm the company’s ability to be competitive, but we will also never tolerate any violations of our contract or our members’ rights,” O’Brien said.

Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow us on X @Teamsters and on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters.
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