- (WASHINGTON) – The Teamsters First Student National Negotiating Committee (TFSNNC) has reached a strong tentative agreement with First Student, averting a nationwide strike that could have included thousands of school bus workers across 96 locals. The deal comes after members voted by an 88 percent margin to authorize a strike, sending a clear message to […]
- (NEW YORK) – In a landmark settlement, Amazon has conceded it will no longer retaliate against workers who exercise their right to strike, following relentless pressure from the Teamsters Union in sessions mediated by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). "When workers organize together as Teamsters, we have the power to go toe-to-toe with the […]
- (WASHINGTON) – After weeks of negotiations backed by a looming nationwide strike threat, the Teamsters National Negotiating Committee has reached a strong tentative agreement with DHL. The deal averts a national strike that would have involved thousands of workers across 26 locals across the country. “Our members at DHL held management’s feet to the […]
- (ORANGE, Calif.) – Workers at Core-Mark, a subsidiary of Performance Food Group (PFG), have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 952. The 70 drivers are seeking higher wages, stronger benefits, and safer working conditions. “We joined the Teamsters because we needed a real voice on the job,” said Michael Cantewell, a driver at Core-Mark and […]
- (WYOMISSING, Pa.) – After 20 days on strike, Teamsters Local 429 members at Sunnyside Dispensary have secured a new contract. Sunnyside is a subsidiary of Cresco Labs, a publicly-traded multi-state cannabis operator. “Our members showed incredible unity and determination during this strike,” said Bill Shappell, President of Local 429. “They made it clear that fair […]
- (WASHINGTON) – Teamsters school bus workers at First Student yards across the country voted by an 88 percent margin to authorize a strike should the company fail to negotiate a fair contract. With an expiration date of March 31, the National Master Agreement covers over 17,000 members represented by 96 Teamsters locals. “The Teamsters Union […]
- (TAMPA, Fla.) – More than 25 workers at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits in Lakeland, Fla., have overwhelmingly voted to join Teamsters Local 79. The sanitation, inventory control, salvage, and day yard trailer jockeys organized for increased wages, improved benefits, and job protections. “Congratulations to these workers on becoming Teamsters,” said Jeff Padellaro, Director of […]
- (PAYNESVILLE, Minn.) – Members of Teamsters Local 471 at AMPI Dairy in Paynesville, Minn., have overwhelmingly ratified a strong first contract after being forced to strike over fair wages, benefits, and job protections. "AMPI workers stood strong to win this strike and ratify their first contract. They secured significant wage increases and language that protects […]
- (WASHINGTON) – United Parcel Service (UPS) notified the International Brotherhood of Teamsters on Tuesday that it was withdrawing its latest driver buyout scheme in Central Region states after nearly 37 local unions filed grievances against the parcel giant for shamelessly violating the UPS Teamsters contract. This action will greatly undermine the company’s illegal pursuit of […]
- (WAKEFIELD, Mass.) – Teamsters at Smurfit Westrock in Wakefield, Mass., launched an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike after the company failed to negotiate a new agreement in a timely manner. The 60 members of Teamsters Local 3 are demanding fair wages, affordable health care, and no cuts to retirement contributions. The current contract expired March […]