- (NEW HAVEN, Conn.) – Teamsters at Northeast Beverage in Orange, Conn., have overwhelmingly ratified their first contract. The 33 drivers voted for Teamsters representation with Local 443 in September 2025. “These drivers won a strong contract that reflects the hard work they put in every day,” said Jeff Padellaro, Director of the Teamsters Brewery, Bakery, […]
- (LOS ANGELES) – Over 100 Amazon drivers at the DAX7 facility in Los Angeles marched on their bosses today, demanding the employer recognize them as members of Teamsters Local 396 and bargain a union contract. The drivers are organizing to address Amazon’s low pay, punishing delivery quotas, and dangerous working conditions. “The movement to unionize […]
- (HARTFORD, Conn.) – Teamsters are celebrating after Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed the Warehouse Worker Protection Bill into law earlier this week. “It was a multi-year fight by Connecticut Teamsters to get this bill passed, but we don’t back down from tough fights — we win them,” said Rocco Calo, Teamsters International Vice President for […]
- (ST. PAUL, Minn.) – Over 200 workers at St. Paul Beverage, a facility owned by Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), have voted to organize with Teamsters Local 471 — uniting to win stronger wages, better benefits, and a voice on the job. "The workers at St. Paul Beverage showed incredible courage and determination throughout this […]
- (SPRINGFIELD, Mo.) – Drivers at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits in Springfield, Mo., have voted unanimously to join Teamsters Local 245. The 20 drivers are seeking better benefits, seniority rights, and strong workplace protections. “The Teamsters continue to make historic strides at Southern Glazer’s facilities nationwide,” said Jeff Padellaro, Director of the Teamsters Brewery, Bakery, […]
- (CHICAGO) – Following an announcement by Waymo that it will be mapping Chicago streets, Illinois Teamsters are calling on state lawmakers to join them in opposing the Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Project Act (IL SB3392/HB5103). The legislation would harm middle-class jobs and jeopardize motorist safety by allowing driverless car and truck companies like Waymo to unleash […]
- (GRAND BLANC, Mich.) – Henry Ford Genesys Hospital management refused to accept Teamsters Local 332’s return-to-work agreement that would protect nurses’ seniority and allow 750 experienced nurses to returnto their jobs. Instead of reinstating skilled Teamsters nurses, Henry Ford is prioritizing inexperienced replacement workers, prolonging the monthslong unfair labor practice (ULP) strike, and continuing to […]
- (WASHINGTON) – Thousands of Teamsters at DHL Express have voted by a 96 percent margin to authorize a strike if the logistics giant fails to present a fair contract by March 31. Teamsters have made clear to DHL management that all supplemental bargaining must be completed before a national agreement can be signed, and there […]
- (WASHINGTON) – The following is a statement from Tom Erickson, Director of the Teamsters Warehouse Division, regarding Kroger’s illegal and unethical behavior that is undermining good-paying Teamsters jobs nationwide: “Kroger has declared open war on the Teamsters and the union workforce that built this company. The Teamsters are prepared to do whatever is necessary to […]
- (SAN FRANCISCO) – Today, Teamsters Joint Council 7 was joined by Service Employees International Union Local 1021 and the International Association of Firefighters Local 798 at a press conference outside San Francisco City Hall calling for good jobs and safe streets. The press conference was followed by a hearing before the Board of Supervisors Land Use […]