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USW Announces Tentative Agreement with Alcoa

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Friday, August 30, 2019

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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The United Steelworkers (USW) today announced that the union has reached a tentative agreement with Alcoa on a master contract and said that negotiating committee delegates will now return to their local unions to conduct membership information meetings and arrange ratification votes.

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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The United Steelworkers (USW) today announced that the union has reached a tentative agreement with Alcoa on a master contract and said that negotiating committee delegates will now return to their local unions to conduct membership information meetings and arrange ratification votes.
"We came to the table months ago prepared to negotiate in good faith for a fair contract, but management made us fight for it every step of the way," said USW International President Tom Conway.
"We are proud of what we have accomplished due to the unity, strength and solidarity of local union leaders, members and Contract Action Teams."
USW District 7 Director Michael Millsap, who chaired negotiations with Alcoa for the union, said that the committee will be recommending the proposed agreement to the membership for ratification.

Drivers At MV Transportation Woodinville Vote To Join Teamsters Local 174

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Thursday, August 29, 2019

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WOODINVILLE, Wash., Aug. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --A group of around 50 shuttle bus drivers working for MV Transportation Woodinville have voted to join Teamsters Local 174.

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WOODINVILLE, Wash., Aug. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --A group of around 50 shuttle bus drivers working for MV Transportation Woodinville have voted to join Teamsters Local 174.
The successful organizing drive was spearheaded by Local 174 Organizing Director Meaza Ogbe, along with MV Transportation driver Michael Olhava.
"We are thankful for the trust these drivers have placed in us to help them build a better future," said Teamsters Local 174 Secretary-Treasurer Rick Hicks.
Founded in 1909, Teamsters Local 174 represents 8,500 working men and women in the Seattle area.

Media Advisory: Unions to mark Labour Day by launching electoral campaign for A Fair Canada

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Thursday, August 29, 2019

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TORONTO, Aug. 29, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CLC President Hassan Yussuff will be in Toronto to take part in the Toronto & York Region Labour Councils annual Labour Day Parade.

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TORONTO, Aug. 29, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CLC President Hassan Yussuff will be in Toronto to take part in the Toronto & York Region Labour Councils annual Labour Day Parade.
Yussuff will be available to media to speak about A Fair Canada for Everyone, the CLCs federal election campaign, launching on Labour Day.
Ahead of this falls federal election, Canadas unions are calling for leaders to commit to a single-payer, universal, public pharmacare program, to protecting pensions, tackling climate change, creating good jobs, and doing it all while building inclusive communities.
The full campaign will launch at canadianlabour.ca on Monday, September 3.

Teamsters Union Stands With AT&T Workers On Strike

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Monday, August 26, 2019

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Teamsters Union stands in solidarity with over 20,000 AT&T workers who went on strike over the weekend in nine states across the Southeast.

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Teamsters Union stands in solidarity with over 20,000 AT&T workers who went on strike over the weekend in nine states across the Southeast.
The workers are striking over unfair labor practices committed by management during negotiations for a new contract.
"The 1.4 million members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters stand in solidarity with 20,000 AT&T workers and their union, the Communications Workers of America (CWA)," said Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa.
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.

Midwest Teamsters Reject Starbucks Supplier Contract

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Friday, August 23, 2019

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HODGKINS, Ill., Aug. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Yesterday, drivers and warehouse workers represented by Teamsters Local 710 at DPI Specialty Foods voted overwhelmingly to reject the company's proposed contract.

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HODGKINS, Ill., Aug. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Yesterday, drivers and warehouse workers represented by Teamsters Local 710 at DPI Specialty Foods voted overwhelmingly to reject the company's proposed contract.
"We think that's why DPI is asking workers to agree to a short-term contract of only seven months, instead of the usual 5-year contract.
This extremely short contract is one of the reasons why our members voted it down."
Local 710 Teamsters who have loyally served Starbucks will be calling on the company to do the right thing and work with the Teamsters, neighborhood, community and elected leaders to develop a plan that will protect these important workers in Starbucks' supply chain."

U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders and Mayor Pete Buttigieg address thousands of painters union members at Las Vegas, NV convention

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Wednesday, August 14, 2019

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Across the country, IUPAT is taking a stand for workers' rights and protections, leading the building trades in the progressive movement.

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Across the country, IUPAT is taking a stand for workers' rights and protections, leading the building trades in the progressive movement.
In his remarks, Mayor Buttigieg shared his vision for working families saying, We need to reverse the assault on organized labor thats going on right now.
We are going to double union membership in this country and I am convinced we can do it.
Senators Amy Klobuchar and Cory Booker are expected to address the IUPAT Convention on Wednesday, while Senator Elizabeth Warren is expected to speak on Thursday.

SMART Delegates Elect New Officers

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Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Delegates to the Second SMART General Convention have elected by acclamation Joseph Sellers, Jr. as General President and Joseph Powell as General Secretary-Treasurer on August 14, 2019.

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Delegates to the Second SMART General Convention have elected by acclamation Joseph Sellers, Jr. as General President and Joseph Powell as General Secretary-Treasurer on August 14, 2019.
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SMART General Convention delegates elected by acclamation Joseph Sellers, Jr. as General President and Joseph Powell as General Secretary-Treasurer with Jeremy Ferguson as SMART TD President.
The General Executive Council elected him to serve as the unions General Secretary-Treasurer (GST) in July 2011, and he was unanimously re-elected as GST by delegates to the first SMART General Convention in August 2014.
After serving on the SMART General Executive Council starting in 2012, Powell became Assistant to the General President in 2015.

USW Members Ratify Contract with BF Goodrich

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Saturday, August 17, 2019

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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Members of the United Steelworkers (USW) union voted to ratify a new three-year contract with BF Goodrich covering about 2,500 workers at facilities in Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Fort Wayne, Ind.

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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Members of the United Steelworkers (USW) union voted to ratify a new three-year contract with BF Goodrich covering about 2,500 workers at facilities in Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Fort Wayne, Ind.
"These hard-working union members, along with tire workers across the industry, are facing a number of challenges, first and foremost the threats of foreign competition and unfair trade," said USW International President Thomas M. Conway.
The USW's previous three-year agreement with BF Goodrich expired on July 27.
Overall, the USW represents more than 18,000 workers in the tire industry at companies including BF Goodrich, Goodyear, Bridgestone-Firestone, Titan, Cooper, Sumitomo and Uniroyal.

Marcus King Appointed to Lead Teamsters Human Rights and Diversity Commission

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Thursday, August 15, 2019

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Marcus W. King, President of New Jersey's Teamsters Local 331, has been appointed as the Director of the Teamsters Human Rights and Diversity Commission.

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Marcus W. King, President of New Jersey's Teamsters Local 331, has been appointed as the Director of the Teamsters Human Rights and Diversity Commission.
"I am pleased to appoint Marcus King to serve as the Director of the Teamsters Human Rights and Diversity Commission," said Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa.
"King has long been an advocate for all Teamsters and will be a strong voice for our members who seek a greater voice in the union and at work."
The Teamsters Human Rights Commission is proud of the strength that is drawn from the diversity within the union's ranks.

Carnegie Library Workers Vote to Join United Steelworkers

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Thursday, August 15, 2019

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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Workers at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh voted overwhelmingly to join the United Steelworkers (USW) union today after launching their organizing campaign in June.

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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Workers at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh voted overwhelmingly to join the United Steelworkers (USW) union today after launching their organizing campaign in June.
"This is a big step toward making the library more fair and equitable for the workers that keep it thriving."
The United Library Workers began discussing unionization last summer in hopes of gaining a voice when it comes to making decisions that affect the library, the people they serve, and their own working environment.
This new effort includes all 321 remaining eligible staff who will join a growing number of white-collar Steelworkers in Allegheny County.