- (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 […]
- (EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I.) – Today, Teamsters Local 251 endorsed Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee’s re-election campaign. “We support candidates who we know will keep their word to us, and when it comes to that standard, the choice in this race couldn’t be more obvious,” said Matt Taibi, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 251. “Rhode Islanders need to […]
- (MUNDELEIN, Ill.) – Over 140 workers at Kilcoy Global Foods in Mundelein, Ill., have voted overwhelmingly, 127-4, to join Teamsters Local 301. “This is a huge victory for the hardworking men and women at Kilcoy Global Foods,” said Michael Haffner, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 301. “A big thank you to our organizing team led by Netza […]
- (WASHINGTON) – Teamsters were joined by members of Service Employees International Union 32BJ and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 689 in testifying at a hearing today to demand Washington, D.C. councilmembers oppose Bill 26-0684, the Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Deployment Authorization Amendment Act. The legislation would allow fully driverless robotaxis, including those owned by Waymo, to operate […]
- (OAKLAND, Calif.) – After 10 months of intense bargaining, Teamsters Local 2010 members in the statewide Clerical and Allied Services (CX) bargaining unit at University of California (UC) have overwhelmingly ratified a new collective bargaining agreement. The CX unit is made up of more than 22,000 clerical workers and administrative professionals at all UC campuses […]
- (INDIANPOLIS) – Workers at Vestis, represented by Teamsters Local 135, have launched an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike. The 29 route sales support and route sales representatives were forced to strike after the company threatened workers for engaging in protected concerted activity — rights that are guaranteed under the National Labor Relations Act. “Vestis Teamsters […]
- (PITTSBURGH) – Concrete ready-mix drivers represented by Teamsters Local 249 at the Heidelberg Materials Pittsburgh Concrete Plant have been forced out on an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike after the company refused to bargain in good faith during negotiations. Local 249 has represented members at the company for over 30 years. The unit of 11 […]