Canadian Labour Congress

Teamsters Call On Ways And Means To Approve Pension Reform Bill

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Monday, July 8, 2019
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WASHINGTON, July 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the Teamsters Union called on the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means to approve H.R.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the Teamsters Union called on the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means to approve H.R.
  • Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.) has again joined Rep. Neal in introducing the bill in the 116th Congress.
  • As it stands, there are more than 300 multiemployer pension plans across the country including the Teamsters' Central States Pension Fund that are in danger of failing.
  • Those proceeds would then be used to bolster faltering pension plans as part of a 30-year loan program.

AT&T Mobility, Communications Workers of America Reach Tentative Agreement in Mobility Puerto Rico Contract Negotiations

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Wednesday, July 3, 2019
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DALLAS, July 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --AT&T* today announced that AT&T Mobility has reached a tentative agreement with the Communications Workers of America in Mobility Puerto Rico contract negotiations.

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  • DALLAS, July 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --AT&T* today announced that AT&T Mobility has reached a tentative agreement with the Communications Workers of America in Mobility Puerto Rico contract negotiations.
  • The four-year agreement, which will be submitted to the union's membership for a ratification vote in coming days, covers about 900 AT&T Mobility employees in Puerto Rico.
  • Including this tentative agreement, the company has now reached 20 fair agreements since 2017 with the unions representing its employees, collectively covering about 89,000 employees.
  • AT&T Communications provides more than 100 million U.S. consumers with entertainment and communications experiences across TV, mobile and broadband services.

USW Oilworkers, Elected Officials to Discuss PES Refinery's Future

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Monday, July 1, 2019
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PHILADELPHIA, July 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that members and leaders of its Local 10-1 will meet with Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, dozens of state lawmakers and other elected officials at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, to discuss the future of the refinery, which was badly damaged during an early morning fire on Friday, June 21, 2019.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, July 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that members and leaders of its Local 10-1 will meet with Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, dozens of state lawmakers and other elected officials at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, to discuss the future of the refinery, which was badly damaged during an early morning fire on Friday, June 21, 2019.
  • The union remains focused on preserving the jobs of almost 2,000 workers directly employed by PES and thousands more throughout the region whose employment depends on the refinery to some degree.
  • USW Local 10-1 President Ryan O'Callaghan, Rep. Scanlon, Deputy Mayor of Labor for the City of Philadelphia Richard Lazer and other speakers will address the immediate future of the facility and its workers, as well as options to resume production and the potential long-term consequences for the regional and national economy if the refinery is permanently shut down.
  • USW Local 10-1 President Ryan O'Callaghan, union workers, leaders and government officials, including Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, Deputy Mayor of Labor for the City of Philadelphia Richard Lazer and more than 20 state lawmakers
    USW Local 10-1 26 W. Winona Ave., Norwood, Pa., 19074
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ICG Publicists Awards Set For February 7, 2020

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Monday, July 1, 2019
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Cinematographers Guild (ICG) IATSE Local 600 57th Annual ICG Publicists Awards Luncheon will take place Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Cinematographers Guild (ICG) IATSE Local 600 57th Annual ICG Publicists Awards Luncheon will take place Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
  • "The ICG Publicists Awards recognize and celebrate the outstanding creative efforts in publicity and promotion campaigns covering a large spectrum of productions," said Menke.
  • The 2019-2020 timeline for the 57th Annual ICG Publicists Awards is:
    TV Publicity Campaign presentations THURS, November 7, 2019
    TV Publicity Campaign nominees announced WED, November 13, 2019
    Motion Picture Publicity Campaign presentations TUES, January 7, 2020
    Motion Picture Publicity Campaign nominees announced WED, January 8, 2020
    Winners announced at the ICG Publicists Awards Luncheon FRI, February 7, 2020
    ABOUT THE ICG PUBLICISTS:Entertainment publicists first formed a union in 1937 as the Screen Publicists Guild, later becoming the Publicists Guild.
  • ICG's ongoing activities include the Emerging Cinematographer Awards and the Publicists Awards Luncheon.

AT&T, Communications Workers of America Reach Tentative Agreements in AT&T Corp. Contract Negotiations

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Sunday, June 30, 2019
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DALLAS, June 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* today announced that it has reached two tentative agreements with Communications Workers of America in AT&T Corp. (CWA Telecommunications and Technologies unit) wireline contract negotiations.

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  • DALLAS, June 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* today announced that it has reached two tentative agreements with Communications Workers of America in AT&T Corp. (CWA Telecommunications and Technologies unit) wireline contract negotiations.
  • The two four-year agreements collectively cover about 3,000 employees and will be submitted to the union's membership for ratification votes in coming days.
  • The company has now reached 19 fair agreements since 2017 with the unions representing its employees, collectively covering over 88,000 employees.
  • AT&T Communications provides more than 100 million U.S. consumers with entertainment and communications experiences across TV, mobile and broadband services.

ExpressJet Negotiations Break Down Early As Teamsters File For Mediation With The NMB

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Friday, June 28, 2019
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In response the Teamsters Airline Division has asked the National Mediation Board (NMB), the federal agency that oversees airline labor relations, for mediation assistance.

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  • In response the Teamsters Airline Division has asked the National Mediation Board (NMB), the federal agency that oversees airline labor relations, for mediation assistance.
  • "Bargaining requires that the union and company try to move closer together, not further apart" said Capt.
  • The company's offer came during negotiations that were held on June 25 and 26 in Atlanta.
  • Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.

USW, Arconic Announce Tentative Agreement

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Friday, June 28, 2019
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PITTSBURGH, June 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The United Steelworkers (USW) today announced that the union and its locals have reached a tentative agreement with Arconic (NYSE: ARNC) and said that members of its negotiating committee will be returning home in the coming days to set up informational meetings for the membership and making arrangements for ratification.

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  • PITTSBURGH, June 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The United Steelworkers (USW) today announced that the union and its locals have reached a tentative agreement with Arconic (NYSE: ARNC) and said that members of its negotiating committee will be returning home in the coming days to set up informational meetings for the membership and making arrangements for ratification.
  • "This is a good outcome for our bargaining," said USW International Vice President Tom Conway, who chaired negotiations with Arconic for the union.
  • "We are proud of what we have accomplished thanks to the unity, strength and solidarity that the local union leaders, members and Contract Action Teams have built and demonstrated over the past months in bringing Arconic to the right place."
  • The committee will be recommending to the membership that this agreement be ratified.

Teamsters Standing Strong One Year After Anti-Worker 'Janus' Ruling

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Thursday, June 27, 2019
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By redoubling their efforts to connect with workers in the wake of the high court ruling, the Teamsters have more public employee members today than it had before the Janus decision was handed down.

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  • By redoubling their efforts to connect with workers in the wake of the high court ruling, the Teamsters have more public employee members today than it had before the Janus decision was handed down.
  • "Members understand the value of strong unions like the Teamsters in their fight for better pay and safer workplaces."
  • "That's why we are standing strong in the face of all these efforts to weaken and divide working people."
  • Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.

Teamsters Call On N.J. EDA To Immediately Suspend NFI's $80 Million Tax Break

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Wednesday, June 19, 2019
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HAZLET, N.J., June 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Teamsters Union is calling on New Jersey's Economic Development Authority (EDA) to suspend nearly $80 million in tax breaks given to NFI, L.P., through the Grow NJ tax incentive program.

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  • HAZLET, N.J., June 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Teamsters Union is calling on New Jersey's Economic Development Authority (EDA) to suspend nearly $80 million in tax breaks given to NFI, L.P., through the Grow NJ tax incentive program.
  • This request follows Monday's release of the Governor's Task Force report on EDA Tax Incentives, which affirms union members' concerns over misrepresentations by the company in its application for tax benefits.
  • The letter was signed by Fred Potter, Teamsters International Vice President At-Large and Director of the Teamsters Port Division.
  • We are demanding that the EDA take immediate action to suspend NFI's tax breaks while this matter is investigated by the Attorney General."

Teamsters: Sysco-Boston Drivers Ratify Contract That Improves And Secures Jobs

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Monday, June 17, 2019
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Workers voted Sunday, June 16, and the contract runs through September 30, 2022.

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  • Workers voted Sunday, June 16, and the contract runs through September 30, 2022.
  • "Now we have union security, better wages and more affordable and much better health coverage," said Trevor Ashley, a 20-year Sysco employee.
  • Steve Vairma, Teamsters International Vice President and Warehouse Division Director, said the contract victory sends a clear message to Sysco management that workers demand to be treated fairly.
  • "The contract truly recognizes the hard work these workers do every day to make Sysco a successful and very profitable company."