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Teamsters General President O’Brien: Supreme Court Attacks All U.S. Workers 06/01/23 - Teamsters Local 570 June 1, 2023  | The following is a statement from Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien on the Supreme Court’s ruling today in Glacier Northwest, Inc. v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local Union No.

TForce Freight Contract Negotiations Update 06/01/23 - Teamsters Local 776 The Teamsters National Freight Industry Negotiating Committee (TNFINC) met with TForce Freight the week of May 22-26 in Chicago to continue negotiations for a new national agreement to succeed the current agreement that is set to expire on July 31.

No Captives 05/31/23 - Teamsters Local 355 May 31, 2023 | ESSAY | State legislators in Minnesota [recently] passed a package of pro-labor measures that instantly makes the state the envy of workers everywhere. The new laws include paid sick days for everyone, banning noncompete agreements, a crackdown on wage theft, and a wage board to set pay in the nursing home industry. All a big deal.

After Exposing Starbucks Boss As Union-Busting Liar, Worker Gets His Job Back 05/31/23 - Teamsters Local 570 May 31, 2023 | NLRB | Jaysin Saxton, the Starbucks worker who exposed for the U.S. Senate and the world to see that company CEO Howard Schultz lied about not busting unions, will get his job back. He’ll walk in the store door on June 7 to reclaim his post.

No Captives 05/31/23 - Teamsters Local 992 May 31, 2023 | ESSAY | State legislators in Minnesota [recently] passed a package of pro-labor measures that instantly makes the state the envy of workers everywhere. The new laws include paid sick days for everyone, banning noncompete agreements, a crackdown on wage theft, and a wage board to set pay in the nursing home industry. All a big deal.

Teamster Internal Organizing Seminar 05/31/23 - Teamsters Local 492 Local 492 Teamster Brothers and Sisters, Teamsters Local 492 will be hosting the IBT’s training and development department for an internal organizing training seminar available for any local 492 member to attend. This course will teach our members how to strengthen our union from within.

UPS Drivers 9.5 Sign up 05/31/23 - Teamsters Local 776 UPS package car drivers have until Monday, June 5, to sign up on the 9.5 list. Being on the list means you have the right to file grievances regarding pay when you are worked beyond 9.5 hours more than twice a week. When UPS violates your 9.5 rights as a driver, the company is required to reduce your workload and pay triple time-instead of time-and-a-half-for time worked in excess of 9.

Candidate LaSpina answers concerns 05/31/23 - GCC/IBT Local 406 - C I would like to address some concerns that have been raised in recent mailings regarding my leadership of the Local.

Memorial Day Massacre: Remembering the Deadly Clash That Changed Labor Conflict 05/30/23 - Teamsters Local 570 May 30, 2023 | LABOR HISTORY | After decades of decline, union organizing is surging again today, mainly in new industries, from coffee empires to online megastores. At the same time, teachers’ and nurses’ unions remain strong and the venerable guild for movie and TV writers went on strike earlier this week.

From Hollywood Writers to Delivery Drivers, Workers Are Fed Up With the Gradual Devaluation of Their Professions 05/30/23 - Teamsters Local 992 May 30, 2023 | COMMENTARY | […] You may not think a Hollywood writer and a UPS driver or package handler have much in common, but the struggles they are currently facing highlight how the fight for labor rights is one that we must all engage in – regardless of what we do. … These workers aren’t just fighting for better pay and benefits for themselves.

Office Closed - Juneteenth 05/30/23 - TEAMSTERS LOCAL 577

From Hollywood Writers to Delivery Drivers, Workers Are Fed Up With the Gradual Devaluation of Their Professions 05/30/23 - Teamsters Local 355 May 30, 2023 | COMMENTARY | […] You may not think a Hollywood writer and a UPS driver or package handler have much in common, but the struggles they are currently facing highlight how the fight for labor rights is one that we must all engage in – regardless of what we do. … These workers aren’t just fighting for better pay and benefits for themselves.

Stand with Amazon Teamsters 05/30/23 - Teamsters Local 87

Memorial Day Weekend 05/28/23 - Teamsters Local 71 Never forget all that courageously gave their lives fighting for our Freedom.

Deborah Morris' letter in support of candidate LaSpina 05/26/23 - GCC/IBT Local 406 - C I write to share my support for Mike LaSpina for president of Local 406 and urge you to do the same. Mike is a proven labor leader who has been a good steward of the union and representative for its members for decades.

Happy Memorial Day! 05/26/23 - Teamsters Local 776 On behalf of the Officers, Business Agents, Staff, and myself, I would like to wish everyone a ....

Support for candidate LaSpina from Sandra Peddie 05/26/23 - GCC/IBT Local 406 - C When I vote in a union election, I’m voting to protect my interests – wages, seniority and buyouts, to name a few. I also am voting for someone who will defend me if and when there is an issue with management.

Support for LaSpina from EPR Vice Chairman Hooghkirk 05/26/23 - GCC/IBT Local 406 - C I have always known Mike to be a proven leader and representative for our members. He has always looked out after the local first and its members, whether upholding the contracts and negotiating contracts than eventually as our president, leading contract negotiations.

A letter from Joe Forys endorsing candidate LaSpina 05/26/23 - GCC/IBT Local 406 - C I am endorsing Mr. Laspina for Union president with all my Union knowledge and training over the years within 406.

An endorsement of Mike LaSpina by JT Madore 05/26/23 - GCC/IBT Local 406 - C Elections have consequences and now is not the time to lose Local 406’s experienced negotiator. The Local faces key challenges in the coming months:

Local 449 Events 05/25/23 - Teamsters Local 449

Unions Can Organize High-Turnover Workplaces 05/25/23 - Teamsters Local 570 May 25, 2023 | ORGANIZING | When the Amazon Labor Union (ALU) first submitted union authorization cards, “we had to withdraw and file again,” recalled organizing committee member Justine Medina, “because Amazon challenged over one thousand of our signatures, saying they no longer worked there.

Unions Can Organize High-Turnover Workplaces 05/25/23 - Teamsters Local 355 May 25, 2023 | ORGANIZING | When the Amazon Labor Union (ALU) first submitted union authorization cards, “we had to withdraw and file again,” recalled organizing committee member Justine Medina, “because Amazon challenged over one thousand of our signatures, saying they no longer worked there.

Union Meetings 05/25/23 - Teamsters Local 41 The Monthly Union Meetings and Stewards Meetings during the months of June, July and August are cancelled.  We will resume monthly meetings on September 16, 2023.  Be safe and enjoy your summer with family and friends.

Unions Can Organize High-Turnover Workplaces 05/25/23 - Teamsters Local 992 May 25, 2023 | ORGANIZING | When the Amazon Labor Union (ALU) first submitted union authorization cards, “we had to withdraw and file again,” recalled organizing committee member Justine Medina, “because Amazon challenged over one thousand of our signatures, saying they no longer worked there.