- (LUTHERVILLE, Ga.) – In a historic vote, 70 concrete ready-mix drivers for Southern ReadyMix have joined Teamsters Local 528, becoming the first group of concrete truck drivers to unionize in Georgia in 25 years. The drivers provide concrete services to residential properties and businesses in Metro Atlanta and across the state of Georgia. “We could […]
- (WASHINGTON) – Ahead of a June 30 contract expiration, Penske workers represented by Teamsters Locals 79, 512, 541, 618, and 769 have taken an overwhelming strike authorization. The nearly 250 Penske Teamsters are covered by the Southcentral and Southeastern Regional Master Agreements. “Penske is a multibillion-dollar corporation that can more than afford to offer Teamsters […]
- (SNOHOMISH, Wash.) – Workers in the City of Snohomish, represented by Teamsters Local 763, have overwhelmingly ratified a new collective bargaining agreement. The public works and office technical employees maintain critical infrastructure, provide essential utility services, keep roads safe, and care for the parks and public spaces that residents rely on every day. "Our members […]
- (LAWRENCE, Kan.) – 253 workers at the Bert Nash Center in Lawrence beat back their employer’s union-busting campaign and voted to organize with Teamsters Local 696. After marching on the boss in May, Bert Nash management launched a six-figure union-busting campaign to deter workers from joining the Teamsters. “Hundreds of thousands of dollars were no […]
- (TUKWILA, Wash.) – Workers at Mill Rock Packaging have voted unanimously to join Teamsters Local 117. The material handlers will join an existing bargaining unit of press and assistant press operators, floor help, pre-press, plate makers, and sheeter operators at Mill Rock who previously joined the union. “We are proud of these workers for sticking […]
- (TUKWILA, Wash.) – A group of 11 workers at Mt. View Funeral Home have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 117. The staff associates will join an existing bargaining unit of 17 cemetery workers, embalmers, and funeral directors already represented by the Teamsters. After speaking with their co-workers about the benefits of unionization, the staff […]
- (CHICAGO) – Drivers and helpers at Open Kitchens in Chicago have been forced to strike over the company’s unfair labor practices. The workers, represented by Teamsters Local 703, are fighting for a first contract. “Our members at Open Kitchens are demanding the company end its illegal labor practices and negotiate a fair first contract,” said […]
- (BARRY, Ill.) – Over 300 members of Teamsters Local 916 at Ascend Wellness have been forced out on strike over the company’s unfair labor practices (ULPs), which includes their refusal to bargain in good faith. It’s the first strike undertaken by Teamsters at a cannabis grow house. “Ascend caused this strike by refusing to bargain […]
- (FAIRFAX, Kan.) – Carhaulers with Cassens Transport at General Motors’ Fairfax Assembly plant have joined Teamsters Local 41. They will now be working under the National Master Automobile Transporters Agreement (NMATA), securing major economic gains, improved working conditions, and strong job protections. “These 10 drivers were the spearhead of something much bigger,” said Avral Thompson, […]
- (SAN FRANCISCO) – Teamsters are lauding a ruling by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ordering Amazon to bargain with workers at its DCK6 facility in San Francisco. The ruling came only hours before the start of Prime Day, one of the company’s biggest events of the year. “The Teamsters applaud this decision and will […]