- (WASHINGTON) – Today, Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien and rank-and-file Teamsters from Amazon and Corewell Health East joined lawmakers urging U.S. House members to sign onto a discharge petition for the Faster Labor Contracts Act. The petition, which was filed by Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ,1st District), would force a floor vote on the bill. “In […]
- (POMPANO BEACH, Fla.) – Following a credible strike threat, more than 200 warehouse workers at United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI), represented by Teamsters Local 769, voted to ratify a lucrative five-year agreement. The contract includes significant wage increases, improved benefits, and strong workplace protections. “Ratifying our first Teamsters contract is a proud moment for every […]
- (WASHINGTON) – The following is a statement from Jesse Case, Director of the Teamsters Food Processing Division, regarding Nestlé’s failure to respect workers’ union rights: “Nestlé is actively engaging in union-busting at facilities where workers with Teamsters Local 238 are fighting for a voice on the job — a direct contradiction of the company’s own […]
- (JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.) – Collections workers at American Red Cross in Jefferson City have voted to join Teamsters Local 833 to secure strong union representation and a voice on the job. By choosing to organize with the Teamsters, these health care workers became immediately covered by the Teamsters’ National Master Agreement with American Red Cross […]
- (INDIO, Calif.) – Administrative, public works, and street workers in the City of Indio have voted to join Teamsters Local 1932. The new members organized for improved workplace protections, fair wages, and a strong voice on the job. The newly organized workers span multiple departments and play a vital role in delivering essential public services […]
- (FREDERICKSBURG, Va.) – More than 500 drivers and warehouse workers at CVS’s distribution center in Fredericksburg, Va., have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. The workers, represented by Teamsters Local 592, are demanding a fair agreement and rejecting CVS’s concessionary demands. The current contract expires on April 30. “If CVS keeps pushing concessions and refusing […]
- (SPRINGFIELD, Ill.) – Illinois Teamsters and the Labor Alliance for Public Transportation (LAPT) announced a new partnership to stop the Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Project Act (IL SB3392/HB5103). The legislation, which is being backed by Big Tech companies like Waymo, would harm middle-class jobs and jeopardize motorist safety by allowing Autonomous Vehicle (AV) companies to unleash […]
- (BEDFORD PARK, Ill.) – Over 130 workers at Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) have voted for union representation with Teamsters Local 781. The print and production workers left the sham Printing Packaging and Production Workers Union (PPPWU) to gain higher wages, better benefits, and a real voice on the job. “We joined the Teamsters because […]
- (SAN FRANCISCO) – Five members of Teamsters Local 665 have won a court decision determining their firing from AAA in 2021 was unlawful and the company owes them up to an estimated $1 million in compensation and back pay. The five Teamsters — who were outspoken in their support of the union — were wrongfully […]
- (ASHTABULA, Ohio) – Members of Teamsters Local 377 at INEOS in Ashtabula have been forced to strike over the company’s failure to bargain in good faith. The union has met with INEOS management numerous times, but the company has refused to negotiate a fair contract. "INEOS is just going through the motions,” said Steven Anzevino, […]