- (MADISON, Wisc.) – Madison Metro Transit workers, represented by Teamsters Local 120, have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement after nearly a year of negotiations. Teamsters at Madison Metro Transit work as bus operators, technicians, and administrative staff and provide essential public transportation services for Wisconsin’s capital city. “Teamsters at Madison Metro […]
- (WASHINGTON) – Today, Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien and Teamsters members from Corewell Health East and Breakthru Beverage joined Representatives Donald Norcross (D-NJ,1st District), Pete Stauber (R-MN, 8th District), and union allies for the introduction of the Faster Labor Contracts Act. This legislation would require employers to collectively bargain with newly organized workers within […]
- (ST. LOUIS) – Drivers at Breakthru Beverage in St. Louis, Mo., have overwhelmingly voted to unionize with Teamsters Local 600. The 41 workers are seeking increased pay, better benefits, and safer working conditions. “Breakthru has taken advantage of these drivers for far too long,” said John Kelting, President of Local 600. “It's now time for […]
- (RICHBURG, S.C.) – More than 50 drivers at UNFI in Richburg, South Carolina, have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 509 for better wages, stronger benefits, and improved working conditions. The victory is the latest in a wave of Teamsters organizing wins at the nation’s largest distributor for Amazon-owned Whole Foods. “When the workplace turns […]
- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, observed September 15 through October 15. During this time, we honor the contributions of Hispanic Teamsters and pay tribute to the workers and labor leaders whose sacrifices have expanded rights and dignity on the job. The strength of our union comes from the diversity of rank-and-file Teamsters across the […]
- (YORK, Pa.) – Workers at Local 776 in York, Pa., are on an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike against RISE Dispensary, a subsidiary of Green Thumb Industries (GTI), for bargaining in bad faith. The strike comes after members unanimously rejected the company’s last, best, and final offer. Workers are demanding fair wages, dignity, and respect […]
- (SACRAMENTO, Calif.) – Following a vote by the California Senate to pass Assembly Bill 288 (AB 288), Teamsters California and the California Federation of Labor Unions are urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign the bill — the most significant labor legislation since the passage of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) in 1935. The legislation […]
- (ORANGE, Conn.) – A group of 35 drivers, service technicians, and merchandizers at Northeast Beverage Corporation in Orange, Conn., overwhelmingly voted to join Teamsters Local 443. The workers voted for strong union representation to secure increased pay, better benefits, and safer working conditions. “These members are a united group that have shown incredible strength and […]
- (NEW YORK) – Teamsters and supporters rallied today at Amazon’s DBK4 facility in Queens following the company’s sudden and illegal firing over one hundred of its unionized drivers. “When normal people break the law, they go to jail. When Amazon executives do it, they get rewarded,” said Randy Korgan, Director of the Teamsters Amazon Division. […]
- (BOSTON) – A group of 85 cage cashiers at Encore Boston Harbor has voted overwhelmingly to unionize with Teamsters Local 25. They join 140 Teamsters already employed by the casino. “We joined the Teamsters because we believe in fairness, respect, and building a better future for everyone on the job,” said Ranjana Thapa, an Encore […]