The Teamsters National Freight Industry Negotiating Committee (TNFINC) met with TForce Freight on March 6, 2023, in Washington to begin negotiations for a new TForce National Master Freight Agreement (NMFA). The Teamsters will formally exchange proposals with the company this week.

“We will negotiate the strongest contract possible at TForce so that we can protect our members and restore pride in the freight industry,” said Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien. “We are demanding a national contract that raises wages and resets standards. We won’t settle for anything less.” The current national agreement expires on July 31.

“We have assembled a top-notch negotiating team with the experience and know-how to take on this company and put members first. We have a plan and a vision focused entirely on the membership,” said Teamsters National Freight Director John A. Murphy. “The committee has reviewed hundreds of issues based on thousands of responses from our members at TForce, and we are committed to making sure their voices are heard during these negotiations.”

TForce Teamsters from across the country are serving on the national negotiating committee. Local 776 members Dipan Patel, and Rob Smiley, both Local 776 Executive Board Members and also Stewards at TForce Freight will be participating in the negotiations.

Local 776 Members Dipan Patel, and Rob Smiley (Rear L-R), listen intently as the negotiating committee convenes