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Autoworkers Staged Their First Big Strike in the 1930s. Here’s How They Won. 09/20/23 - Teamsters Local 570 Sept. 20, 2023 | SIT-DOWN STRIKES| On Tuesday, leaders of the striking United Auto Workers vowed to expand their labor action against the Big Three automakers Friday if contract talks break down.

‘Going to Kill Somebody’: Concerns Over Bill to Allow 90,000 lb. Trucks Nationwide 09/20/23 - Teamsters Local 992 Sept. 20, 2023 | TRANSPORTATION | Douglas County Sheriff Aaron Hanson and Nebraska Teamsters visited Washington D.C. last week to persuade lawmakers to vote 'no' on a trucking industry bill. It would allow semis to carry more weight, up to 91,000 pounds. Right now, the max is 80,000 pounds.

‘Going to Kill Somebody’: Concerns Over Bill to Allow 90,000 lb. Trucks Nationwide 09/20/23 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 20, 2023 | TRANSPORTATION | Douglas County Sheriff Aaron Hanson and Nebraska Teamsters visited Washington D.C. last week to persuade lawmakers to vote 'no' on a trucking industry bill. It would allow semis to carry more weight, up to 91,000 pounds. Right now, the max is 80,000 pounds.

Labor’s Militant Creativity 09/19/23 - Teamsters Local 570 Sept. 19, 2023 | SELECTIVE STRIKES | Many observers have been impressed with UAW President Shawn Fain’s astute strategy of using selective strikes rather than calling all of his members off the job. The strategy has three significant tactical benefits. First, it conserves the strike fund, which would only last about 90 days if all workers were out.

Labor’s Militant Creativity 09/19/23 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 19, 2023 | SELECTIVE STRIKES | Many observers have been impressed with UAW President Shawn Fain’s astute strategy of using selective strikes rather than calling all of his members off the job. The strategy has three significant tactical benefits. First, it conserves the strike fund, which would only last about 90 days if all workers were out.

COMBINED NOTICE OF NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF TEAMSTERS LOCAL UNION NO. 786 09/19/23 - Teamsters Local 786 @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px !important} @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px !important} COMBINED NOTICE OF NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF TEAMSTERS LOCAL UNION NO. 786 September 18, 2023 Notice is hereby given of the nomination and election of the following officers of Local union No.

Labor’s Militant Creativity 09/19/23 - Teamsters Local 992 Sept. 19, 2023 | SELECTIVE STRIKES | Many observers have been impressed with UAW President Shawn Fain’s astute strategy of using selective strikes rather than calling all of his members off the job. The strategy has three significant tactical benefits. First, it conserves the strike fund, which would only last about 90 days if all workers were out.

Local 458M TMRP Vote 09/18/23 - District Council 4 Please be advised Local 458M had its TMRP Vote on Saturday, September 16th and the results are the following; 287 - In Favor   and  61 - No  The result was that Local 458M members approved to move forward to a referendum vote. All remaining locals have until the end of September to enter their local results.

Yellow Corporation Proofs of Claim 09/18/23 - Teamsters Local 71 Attention: All Former Yellow and Holland Members   Yellow Corporation Proofs of Claim If you were formerly employed by Yellow Corporation or one of its related entities, any claim for amounts that may be due to you from the company must be made by November 13, 2023.

Important Safeway.com Meeting 09/18/23 - Teamsters Local 162 Attention all Teamsters Local 162 Safeway.com members. On Monday, September 25th, at both 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM Teamsters Local 162 will be holding a contract update meeting and conducting a strike authorization vote. Please make every effort to attend one of the two meetings. This is your contract and your voice needs to be heard. Join us at one of the meetings at Joe Edgar Union Hall.

Notice of Nomination and Election 09/18/23 - Teamsters Local Union No. 142 .

Notice of Nomination and Election 09/18/23 - Teamsters Local Union No. 142 .

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Labor Day Fishing Derby 09/15/23 - Teamsters Local 776 Throughout the Labor Day weekend, there were various stay-at-home activities in the area. The York/Adams County Central Labor Council-AFL-CIO sponsored a fishing ....

Important Information for All Local 570 Members! 09/15/23 - Teamsters Local 570 September 15, 2023 Click here for information and instructions for nominations for the office of President, Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer, Recording Secretary and three (3) Trustees, for a three (3) year term of office commencing January 1,2024 and expiring on December 31, 2026.

Amazon Forces Employees to Sign Confidentiality Agreements That Prevent Union Organizing 09/14/23 - Teamsters Local 570 Sept. 14, 2023 | WORKERS' RIGHTS | The National Labor Relations Board filed a complaint against Amazon on Monday for having its employees sign a confidentiality agreement that the Board says restricts their rights to unionization. The complaint names Andy Jassy, Amazon’s CEO, as well as two Amazon Prime Air supervisors, as people who required employees to sign the agreement.

UAW-Automakers Negotiations Pit Falling Wages Against Skyrocketing CEO Pay 09/14/23 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept.

Labor Unions Are Good for Workers. Here’s Why They Also Make Good Business Sense 09/13/23 - Teamsters Local 570 Sept. 13, 2023 | OPINION | Call it the afterglow from a hot labor summer, but a key indicator of U.S. public support for unions recently notched a record high, with six in 10 Americans saying unions are good for the U.S. economy. Nearly the same number agreed a unionized workforce is helpful — not harmful — to their company’s success.

Teamsters Fight for Union Jobs, Safe Roads in California 09/13/23 - Teamsters Local 570 Sept. 13, 2023 | Teamster drivers are on the frontlines in the battle against driverless semi-trucks hitting California’s road without a human operator. AVs pose a serious threat to Californians’ lives and livelihoods. On Monday, Sept. 18, a Teamster convoy will travel from Los Angeles to Sacramento, the state’s capital, to demand that Gov.

Labor Unions Are Good for Workers. Here’s Why They Also Make Good Business Sense 09/12/23 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 12, 2023 | OPINION | Call it the afterglow from a hot labor summer, but a key indicator of U.S. public support for unions recently notched a record high, with six in 10 Americans saying unions are good for the U.S. economy. Nearly the same number agreed a unionized workforce is helpful — not harmful — to their company’s success.

Labor Unions Are Good for Workers. Here’s Why They Also Make Good Business Sense. 09/12/23 - Teamsters Local 992 Sept. 12, 2023 | OPINION | Call it the afterglow from a hot labor summer, but a key indicator of U.S. public support for unions recently notched a record high, with six in 10 Americans saying unions are good for the U.S. economy. Nearly the same number agreed a unionized workforce is helpful — not harmful — to their company’s success.

UAW Files Charges Against Big 3 Automakers, Alleging ‘Willful Refusal to Bargain’ 09/11/23 - Teamsters Local 570 Sept. 11, 2023 | NEGOTIATIONS | The United Auto Workers filed unfair labor practice charges against General Motors and Stellantis on Thursday, accusing the major carmakers of illegally refusing to bargain in good faith as the union seeks substantial wage increases and benefit improvements.

UAW Embraces Social Media As Labor Talks Toughen Ahead of Strike Deadline 09/11/23 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 11, 2023 | LABOR UNION NEGOTIATIONS | The United Auto Workers union is leveraging the power of social media to attract public support in demanding substantial wage increases for hourly workers as a deadline looms with the Detroit Three automakers.