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Memorial Day Weekend 05/28/23 - Teamsters Local 71 Never forget all that courageously gave their lives fighting for our Freedom.

Deborah Morris' letter in support of candidate LaSpina 05/26/23 - GCC/IBT Local 406 - C I write to share my support for Mike LaSpina for president of Local 406 and urge you to do the same. Mike is a proven labor leader who has been a good steward of the union and representative for its members for decades.

Happy Memorial Day! 05/26/23 - Teamsters Local 776 On behalf of the Officers, Business Agents, Staff, and myself, I would like to wish everyone a ....

Support for candidate LaSpina from Sandra Peddie 05/26/23 - GCC/IBT Local 406 - C When I vote in a union election, I’m voting to protect my interests – wages, seniority and buyouts, to name a few. I also am voting for someone who will defend me if and when there is an issue with management.

Support for LaSpina from EPR Vice Chairman Hooghkirk 05/26/23 - GCC/IBT Local 406 - C I have always known Mike to be a proven leader and representative for our members. He has always looked out after the local first and its members, whether upholding the contracts and negotiating contracts than eventually as our president, leading contract negotiations.

A letter from Joe Forys endorsing candidate LaSpina 05/26/23 - GCC/IBT Local 406 - C I am endorsing Mr. Laspina for Union president with all my Union knowledge and training over the years within 406.

An endorsement of Mike LaSpina by JT Madore 05/26/23 - GCC/IBT Local 406 - C Elections have consequences and now is not the time to lose Local 406’s experienced negotiator. The Local faces key challenges in the coming months:

Local 449 Events 05/25/23 - Teamsters Local 449

Unions Can Organize High-Turnover Workplaces 05/25/23 - Teamsters Local 570 May 25, 2023 | ORGANIZING | When the Amazon Labor Union (ALU) first submitted union authorization cards, “we had to withdraw and file again,” recalled organizing committee member Justine Medina, “because Amazon challenged over one thousand of our signatures, saying they no longer worked there.

Unions Can Organize High-Turnover Workplaces 05/25/23 - Teamsters Local 355 May 25, 2023 | ORGANIZING | When the Amazon Labor Union (ALU) first submitted union authorization cards, “we had to withdraw and file again,” recalled organizing committee member Justine Medina, “because Amazon challenged over one thousand of our signatures, saying they no longer worked there.

Union Meetings 05/25/23 - Teamsters Local 41 The Monthly Union Meetings and Stewards Meetings during the months of June, July and August are cancelled.  We will resume monthly meetings on September 16, 2023.  Be safe and enjoy your summer with family and friends.

Unions Can Organize High-Turnover Workplaces 05/25/23 - Teamsters Local 992 May 25, 2023 | ORGANIZING | When the Amazon Labor Union (ALU) first submitted union authorization cards, “we had to withdraw and file again,” recalled organizing committee member Justine Medina, “because Amazon challenged over one thousand of our signatures, saying they no longer worked there.

Sysco Ottawa Joins Local 91 05/24/23 - Teamsters Local Union No. 91 Teamsters Local 91 capped off a dedicated and successful organizing drive on May 10, 2023 with 72% of Sysco Ottawa workers voting in favor of joining Local 91.  Approximately one hundred and seventy-five workers will be added to the Local 91 ranks as we continue to grow our Local.

UPS Strike Looms in A World Grown Reliant on Everything Delivered Everywhere All The Time 05/23/23 - Teamsters Local 570 May 23, 2023 | PACKAGE INDUSTRY | […] There are millions of families like the Rays who have swapped store visits for doorstep deliveries in recent years, meaning that contentious labor negotiations now underway at UPS could become vastly more disruptive than the last time it happened in 1997, when a scrappy upstart called Amazon.com became a public company.

UPS Strike Looms in A World Grown Reliant on Everything Delivered Everywhere All The Time 05/23/23 - Teamsters Local 355 May 23, 2023 | PACKAGE INDUSTRY | […] There are millions of families like the Rays who have swapped store visits for doorstep deliveries in recent years, meaning that contentious labor negotiations now underway at UPS could become vastly more disruptive than the last time it happened in 1997, when a scrappy upstart called Amazon.com became a public company.

Teamsters Call on CSX Transportation to End Lockout in Baltimore 05/23/23 - Teamsters Local 570 May 23, 2023 | For over a week, 40 Teamster Carhaulers in Baltimore have been locked out at the CSX railhead in Annapolis Junction, Md. The lockout began on May 9 after negotiations broke down between Auto Warehousing Company (AWC) and Teamsters Local 355.

UPS Strike Looms in A World Grown Reliant on Everything Delivered Everywhere All The Time 05/23/23 - Teamsters Local 992 May 23, 2023 | PACKAGE INDUSTRY | […] There are millions of families like the Rays who have swapped store visits for doorstep deliveries in recent years, meaning that contentious labor negotiations now underway at UPS could become vastly more disruptive than the last time it happened in 1997, when a scrappy upstart called Amazon.com became a public company.

2023 Scholarship 05/23/23 - Teamsters Local 162 The 2023 scholarship season is now closed. All award recipients have been notified via mail of their award. On behalf of Teamsters Local 162, congratulations to our 2023 Teamsters Legacy of Leadership Scholarship Fund recipients.  Our scholarship for the 2024 college year will be available in November of 2023.

LGBTQ+ Event June 10 05/22/23 - Teamsters Local 492 Click Read More button to view the flyer for all the info

just a Reminder, The Picnic at Knoebels! 05/22/23 - Teamsters Local 776 Are you coming to the local 776 picnic at Knoebels? Great! We’re looking forward to ....

UPS 2023 Negotiations 05/19/23 - Teamsters Local 71 The UPS contract expires on July 31, 2023. President Willie Ford has been appointed to the National negotiating committee and has been hard at work. Secretary-Treasurer Brandon Price has been busy working on the Atlantic Area Supplement. IBT President Sean O'Brien has taken the reins and will be the lead negotiator for the expiring UPS contract.

Week Ending 5/19/2023 05/19/23 - Teamsters Local 570   • A great week for American Labor   • The momentum is on labor’s side right now    • Actors threaten to strike alongside writers   • The dream of one big union    • Is Scabby the Rat at the tail end of his relevancy.

Week Ending 5/19/2023 05/19/23 - Teamsters Local 355   • A great week for American Labor   • The momentum is on labor’s side right now    • Actors threaten to strike alongside writers   • The dream of one big union    • Is Scabby the Rat at the tail end of his relevancy.

Week Ending 5/19/2023 05/19/23 - Teamsters Local 992   • A great week for American Labor   • The momentum is on labor’s side right now    • Actors threaten to strike alongside writers   • The dream of one big union    • Is Scabby the Rat at the tail end of his relevancy.

Amazon Is Still Running an Injury Mill for Workers 05/19/23 - Teamsters Local 992 May 18, 2023 | SAFETY | Working at Amazon isn’t just physically taxing; it’s dangerous. Despite years of scrutiny and years of company spin, Amazon still has a serious injury rate more than double the rest of the industry.