International Brotherhood of Teamsters

CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY WORKERS JOIN TEAMSTERS

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 100 public sector workers in the City of Fountain Valley have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 911. This worker-led victory is comprised of three bargaining units: Fountain Valley Professional and Technical Unit, Fountain Valley General Employees Unit, and Fountain Valley Municipal Employees Unit.

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  • FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 100 public sector workers in the City of Fountain Valley have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 911.
  • This worker-led victory is comprised of three bargaining units: Fountain Valley Professional and Technical Unit, Fountain Valley General Employees Unit, and Fountain Valley Municipal Employees Unit.
  • The newest members of Local 911 provide professional quality of life services for the City of Fountain Valley and are seeking higher pay, better health care, improved health and safety standards, job security, and respect.
  • Teamsters Local 911 represents thousands of public sector workers throughout Southern California.

TEAMSTERS WAREHOUSE WORKERS RATIFY FIRST CONTRACT AT SYSCO LOUISVILLE

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 100 warehouse workers at Sysco Louisville have overwhelmingly ratified a first Teamsters contract in Kentucky. The new four-year agreement includes improved safety standards, better working conditions, more paid time off, and substantial wage increases, with some members seeing 29-percent pay bumps.

Key Points: 
  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 100 warehouse workers at Sysco Louisville have overwhelmingly ratified a first Teamsters contract in Kentucky.
  • Warehouse workers at Sysco Louisville had been in negotiations for a first contract since they voted to join the Teamsters in September.
  • The latest contract win will serve as an example for Sysco workers around the country seeking a better life by becoming Teamsters," said Tom Erickson, Director of the Teamsters Warehouse Division and Teamsters Central Region International Vice President.
  • "The next time Sysco tries to pick another fight with the Teamsters, they should remember what happened in Louisville and know that our Warehouse Division and Sysco Teamsters everywhere will have workers' backs."

PBIRx Launches “PBIRx Success Stories” Video Series Featuring Client Case Study Testimonials

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Insurance, Pharmaceutical, Human Resources, Health, Consulting, Accounting, Professional Services, Health Insurance, Consultant, Pharmacy benefit management, Taft–Hartley Act, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Partnership, Pharmacy, Multimedia, Hand, Fire, PBM

PBIRx , Inc., a leading pharmacy benefit auditing and consulting firm, is excited to announce the launch of its new video series, PBIRx Success Stories .

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  • PBIRx , Inc., a leading pharmacy benefit auditing and consulting firm, is excited to announce the launch of its new video series, PBIRx Success Stories .
  • These client testimonial videos highlight the successful partnerships between PBIRx and its valued client partners.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240312717007/en/
    The first two videos in the PBIRx Success Stories series spotlight the successful partnership of PBIRx and two Taft-Hartley groups, featuring Tim Morrin, Fund Administrator of Automatic Sprinkler Local 281, U.A.
  • “That’s important to our members and their families today.”
    To view the "PBIRx Success Stories" video series, visit PBIRx.com .

TEAMSTERS END STRIKE AT CENCORA/AMERISOURCEBERGEN, SECURE NEW CONTRACT ADDRESSING WORKERS' CONCERNS

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- After nearly a month on the picket line, Teamsters Local 150 members have overwhelmingly ratified a three-year agreement, bringing an end to the strike at Cencora (formerly known as AmerisourceBergen). The new contract addresses workers' concerns over wages, health care, and paid time off.

Key Points: 
  • The new contract addresses workers' concerns over wages, health care, and paid time off.
  • "This was a hard fight, but everybody got something they wanted in the end.
  • Choy and his co-workers went on strike March 10 after months of contentious negotiations for a fair contract.
  • Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.

TEAMSTERS LOCAL 357 FILES SECOND LAWSUIT AGAINST REPUBLIC AIRWAYS

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Republic Airways, Aircraft, Superior court, Employment, Hearing, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Airline

CARMEL, Ind., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 357 has filed a second lawsuit against Republic Airways in Marion County Superior Court to invalidate an agreement that pilots at the carrier are required to sign as a condition of employment. The unlawful non-compete clauses were entered into under the false pretense that they were "bonus" or "incentive" agreements.

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  • CARMEL, Ind., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 357 has filed a second lawsuit against Republic Airways in Marion County Superior Court to invalidate an agreement that pilots at the carrier are required to sign as a condition of employment.
  • "We want Republic Airways to be competitive and successful, but it is wrong for the company to seek a competitive advantage by exploiting young pilots who are eager to establish their career and fly professionally," said Anthony Campo, President of Teamsters Local 357 and a Republic Airways pilot.
  • Republic Airways has requested that the suit be moved to a different court, but an initial hearing is still set for April 5 before Superior Court Judge John F. Hanley.
  • Teamsters Local 357 represents flight deck crew members at Republic Airways.

TEAMSTERS RAIL CONFERENCE CELEBRATES NEW FEDERAL RULE MANDATING TWO-PERSON CREWS

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters Rail Conference celebrated the unveiling of a new federal rule that requires a minimum of two crew members on board most freight trains. This rulemaking comes after 13 years of tireless advocacy to protect and mandate crew sizes by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) and the Teamsters Rail Conference.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters Rail Conference celebrated the unveiling of a new federal rule that requires a minimum of two crew members on board most freight trains.
  • This rulemaking comes after 13 years of tireless advocacy to protect and mandate crew sizes by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) and the Teamsters Rail Conference.
  • "Requiring two crew members to operate a multi-ton freight train that is several miles long should be common sense, but now, there is thankfully a rule that mandates it," said Mark Wallace, President of the Teamsters Rail Conference.
  • The Teamsters look forward to continuing to work alongside state and federal officials on much-needed rail safety measures and making sure that the voices of rail workers are heard."

OREGON WAREHOUSE WORKER PROTECTION BILL SIGNED INTO LAW

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Employment, Joint, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Amazon, House, Safety, Legislation

SALEM, Ore., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters applaud Gov. Tina Kotek for signing into law HB 4127, a bill that will improve worker safety in the e-commerce and warehouse industries by ensuring that workplace quotas do not interfere with workers' rights and safety standards.

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  • Tina Kotek for Protecting Warehouse Workers' Rights, Improving Safety Standards
    SALEM, Ore., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters applaud Gov.
  • Tina Kotek for signing into law HB 4127, a bill that will improve worker safety in the e-commerce and warehouse industries by ensuring that workplace quotas do not interfere with workers' rights and safety standards.
  • "This law is a big step forward for workers in our state," said Austin DePaolo, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 223.
  • Nationwide, Teamsters are advocating for laws that protect the rights of warehouse workers and address unrealistic quotas and hazardous safety conditions.

CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO WORKERS UNIONIZE WITH TEAMSTERS, BUILD WORKER POWER

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of San Bernardino has recognized Teamsters Local 1932 as the sole bargaining representative for all full-time city workers—from public works to city hall and everything in between. A majority demanded union recognition earlier in the year, which the city has accepted.

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  • SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of San Bernardino has recognized Teamsters Local 1932 as the sole bargaining representative for all full-time city workers—from public works to city hall and everything in between.
  • The new 180 San Bernardino Teamsters join mid-manager San Bernardino city workers who have been members since Local 1932's affiliation in 2015.
  • "San Bernardino city workers are ready to build on the power that Local 1932 members are assembling," says David Lamas, a lead maintenance worker for San Bernardino's Public Works Department's Quality of Life Division.
  • City of San Bernardino workers are ready to positively transform this city for workers and residents."

SCHOOL BUS WORKERS IN BEDFORD ORGANIZE WITH TEAMSTERS

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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BEDFORD, N.H., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bus drivers and monitors at Student Transportation of America (STA) in Bedford have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 633. The 55 workers provide student transportation for the Bedford School District.

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  • BEDFORD, N.H., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bus drivers and monitors at Student Transportation of America (STA) in Bedford have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 633.
  • The 55 workers provide student transportation for the Bedford School District.
  • "Congratulations to STA Bedford workers for making their voices heard and securing Teamsters representation," said Jeff Padellaro, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 633 in Manchester.
  • We are proud to welcome another group of bus workers to Local 633 and we are looking forward to helping them secure their first Teamsters contract."

TEAMSTERS AT BOTERA CANNABIS RATIFY COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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BROCKTON, Mass., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Budtenders at Botera Cannabis have voted unanimously to ratify their first collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 653. The budtenders, cashiers, inventory and security staff are the first group of cannabis workers in New England to be covered under a Teamsters contract.

Key Points: 
  • BROCKTON, Mass., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Budtenders at Botera Cannabis have voted unanimously to ratify their first collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 653.
  • The budtenders, cashiers, inventory and security staff are the first group of cannabis workers in New England to be covered under a Teamsters contract.
  • "We look forward to securing strong collective bargaining agreements like this one at other dispensaries throughout the region," said Peter Finn, Teamsters Western Region International Vice President and Food Processing Division Director.
  • "Working families in Massachusetts and beyond know that a Teamsters contract is a ticket to the middle class, whether in cannabis or any other industry."