- (SIOUX FALLS, S.D.) – Maintenance workers at the South Dakota State Penitentiary have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 120. “We didn’t fold when DOC administration tried to intimidate us with meetings and high-level pressure — we stood our ground,” said Chris Pick, a maintenance worker at the South Dakota State Penitentiary and new member […]
- (FARGO, N.D.) – Over 100 members of Teamsters Local 120 at Cass-Clay Creamery in Fargo, N.D., have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike as they fight for fair wages, better health care, a pension, and a variety of worker protections. Cass-Clay Creamery’s Fargo facility is part of Dairy Farmers of America’s (DFA) broader dairy network, […]
- (MARTINEZ, Calif.) — More than 2,000 Contra Costa County workers, represented by Teamsters Local 856, are prepared to walk off the job if a new agreement cannot be reached after voting by over 90 percent to authorize a strike. The members work in more than 250 classifications, serving the public throughout the county in health […]
- (CLEVELAND) – US Foods warehouse workers, represented by Teamsters Local 507, have voted unanimously to ratify a first Teamsters contract. The group of 70 workers secured a 17 percent wage increase, fully employer-paid Teamsters health care, and improved working conditions. “Our members organized because they wanted better wages, improved benefits, and greater security on the […]
- (LAS VEGAS) – Workers at Vestis' Las Vegas facility have voted unanimously to authorize an unfair labor practice strike if the company fails to end its illegal behaviors and hold local management accountable for the treatment of employees. The workers, members of Teamsters Local 14, are calling on Vestis' senior leadership to engage directly and […]
- (WASHINGTON) – Members of Teamsters Locals 79, 512, 528, 541, 618, and 769 at Penske have voted to ratify the Southcentral and Southeastern Regional Master Agreements. The new four-year contracts include 15 percent general wage increases, additional employer contributions to the Teamsters 401(k), no increase in health care costs for the first two and a […]
- (WASHINGTON) – A group of 110 workers at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits in South Carolina have joined the Teamsters via the card check process. The Class A drivers, Class B drivers, driver leads, non-CDL drivers, yard hostlers, warehouse associates, warehouse custodians, and warehouse associate leads will be represented by Local 509. “These workers have […]
- (WASHINGTON) – The Teamsters Union has reached an agreement in principle with United Airlines (UA) on a new contract for more than 11,000 mechanics and related employees nationwide, delivering a major victory after nearly two years of relentless bargaining and member-led contract action. The full bargaining committee, made up of UA business agents and rank-and-filers, […]
- (YANKTON, S.D.) – Sheriff’s deputies in Yankton County, South Dakota, have voted unanimously to join Teamsters Local 120. “Those who protect and serve our communities deserve the protection of a strong union,” said James Heeren, a business agent at Local 120. “The Teamsters Union proudly represents more than 26,000 law enforcement and public safety workers […]
- (ROCKVILLE, Md.) – Workers at Verbal Beginnings in Rockville, represented by Teamsters Local 639, have been forced onto the picket line by their employer’s refusal to bargain a fair first collective bargaining agreement. The 33 workers serve as registered behavioral technicians and provide early intervention and other services to children on the autism spectrum. “Teamsters at […]