International Brotherhood of Teamsters

ORGANIZING VICTORY GIVES TEAMSTERS WALL TO WALL COVERAGE AT SALT LAKE CITY RED CROSS

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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SALT LAKE CITY, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Workers in four departments at the American Red Cross in Salt Lake City have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 222. The new members work in IRL laboratory services, manufacturing quality control, manufacturing component lab, and supply operations, and join more than 65 other American Red Cross workers who have organized with Local 222.

Key Points: 
  • SALT LAKE CITY, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Workers in four departments at the American Red Cross in Salt Lake City have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 222.
  • The new members work in IRL laboratory services, manufacturing quality control, manufacturing component lab, and supply operations, and join more than 65 other American Red Cross workers who have organized with Local 222.
  • The new members represented the last nonunion workers at the facility and now join more than 1,800 other American Red Cross workers protected the Teamsters.
  • They will immediately be covered by a National Master Agreement between the Teamsters and the American Red Cross.

TEAMSTERS: UPS ADMINISTRATIVE AND SPECIALIST WORKERS RATIFY CONTRACT, JOIN TEAMSTERS NATIONAL MASTER AGREEMENT

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Newly organized administrative and specialist workers at the UPS Louisville Centennial Hub (LCH) unanimously ratified an addendum agreement on Sunday to classify their jobs under the UPS Teamsters National Master Agreement, propelling forward a national campaign to organize up to 5,000 administrative and specialist employees at other UPS facilities nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Newly organized administrative and specialist workers at the UPS Louisville Centennial Hub (LCH) unanimously ratified an addendum agreement on Sunday to classify their jobs under the UPS Teamsters National Master Agreement, propelling forward a national campaign to organize up to 5,000 administrative and specialist employees at other UPS facilities nationwide.
  • A memorandum of understanding secured by the Teamsters under the union's historic UPS national contract ratified last year assures employer neutrality during administrative and specialist organizing campaigns.
  • "Local 89 is leading the way to help the Teamsters organize thousands of more workers under the powerful UPS Teamsters National Master Agreement.
  • "With this addendum in place, there has never been a better time for administrative and specialist workers at UPS anywhere in the country to join the Teamsters and gain access to all the benefits of the UPS Teamsters National Master Agreement," said Chris Rosell, the Teamsters National Director of Organizing.

TODAY: MOLSON COORS TEAMSTERS TO RALLY IN TEXAS AFTER NEARLY MONTH-LONG STRIKE

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Sunday, March 17, 2024
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FORT WORTH, Texas, March 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien and General Secretary-Treasurer Fred Zuckerman will join rank-and-file Molson Coors Teamsters in Fort Worth, Texas, for a rally today, March 17, to demand a fair contract and an end to the nearly month-long strike.

Key Points: 
  • FORT WORTH, Texas, March 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien and General Secretary-Treasurer Fred Zuckerman will join rank-and-file Molson Coors Teamsters in Fort Worth, Texas, for a rally today, March 17, to demand a fair contract and an end to the nearly month-long strike.
  • On Feb. 17, the 420 brewery workers were forced onto the picket line after the beer giant made an insulting 99-cent pay package proposal.
  • Molson Coors has remained unwilling to reach a strong, respectful agreement with the men and women who brew, package, and warehouse the beer.
  • Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien
    Molson Coors Teamsters in union gear, chanting while holding signs that read, "Don't Mess with Texas Teamsters" and "Don't Drink Molson Coors!"

SUNDAY: MOLSON COORS TEAMSTERS TO RALLY IN TEXAS AFTER NEARLY MONTH-LONG STRIKE

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Saturday, March 16, 2024
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FORT WORTH, Texas, March 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien and General Secretary-Treasurer Fred Zuckerman will join rank-and-file Molson Coors Teamsters in Fort Worth, Texas, for a rally on Sunday, March 17, to demand a fair contract and an end to the nearly month-long strike.

Key Points: 
  • FORT WORTH, Texas, March 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien and General Secretary-Treasurer Fred Zuckerman will join rank-and-file Molson Coors Teamsters in Fort Worth, Texas, for a rally on Sunday, March 17, to demand a fair contract and an end to the nearly month-long strike.
  • On Feb. 17, the 420 brewery workers were forced onto the picket line after the beer giant made an insulting 99-cent pay package proposal.
  • Molson Coors has remained unwilling to reach a strong, respectful agreement with the men and women who brew, package, and warehouse the beer.
  • Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien
    Molson Coors Teamsters in union gear, chanting while holding signs that read, "Don't Mess with Texas Teamsters" and "Don't Drink Molson Coors!"

SUNDAY: MOLSON COORS TEAMSTERS TO RALLY IN TEXAS AFTER NEARLY MONTH-LONG STRIKE

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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FORT WORTH, Texas, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien and General Secretary-Treasurer Fred Zuckerman will join rank-and-file Molson Coors Teamsters in Fort Worth, Texas, for a rally on Sunday, March 17, to demand a fair contract and an end to the nearly month-long strike.

Key Points: 
  • FORT WORTH, Texas, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien and General Secretary-Treasurer Fred Zuckerman will join rank-and-file Molson Coors Teamsters in Fort Worth, Texas, for a rally on Sunday, March 17, to demand a fair contract and an end to the nearly month-long strike.
  • On Feb. 17, the 420 brewery workers were forced onto the picket line after the beer giant made an insulting 99-cent pay package proposal.
  • Molson Coors has remained unwilling to reach a strong, respectful agreement with the men and women who brew, package, and warehouse the beer.
  • Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien
    Molson Coors Teamsters in union gear, chanting while holding signs that read, "Don't Mess with Texas Teamsters" and "Don't Drink Molson Coors!"

Max Capacity Reached at 'Strike School,' Where SF City Workers Consider Striking as a Last Resort to Protect Public Services

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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Max capacity at the first Strike School session was reached and unions have more Strike School sessions planned.

Key Points: 
  • Max capacity at the first Strike School session was reached and unions have more Strike School sessions planned.
  • We want to make sure that the City knows that we are ready and willing to defend public services.
  • "I came to Strike School because I want to know what it will take to pull off a successful strike.
  • City Unions released a special report last month titled 'Selling Out San Francisco, which demonstrates how private contractors inappropriately manage city services.

WOODLAND PARK ZOO ADMISSIONS WORKERS VOTE UNANIMOUSLY TO JOIN TEAMSTERS LOCAL 117

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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TUKWILA, Wash., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, March 13, a group of 29 workers—ticketing and membership associates and guest services associates—in the admissions department at Woodland Park Zoo voted unanimously to join Teamsters Local 117.

Key Points: 
  • TUKWILA, Wash., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, March 13, a group of 29 workers—ticketing and membership associates and guest services associates—in the admissions department at Woodland Park Zoo voted unanimously to join Teamsters Local 117.
  • The admissions workers join approximately 100 Teamsters at the zoo already represented by Local 117, including animal keepers, educators, veterinary technicians, animal diet specialists, and warehousers.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome the zoo's admissions workers to our union," said Paul Dascher, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 117.
  • For four months leading up to the vote, admissions workers attended weekly meetings to discuss plans for a successful union campaign.

CHARLOTTESVILLE PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS JOIN TEAMSTERS

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Workers in the City of Charlottesville's Department of Public Works, Department of Public Utilities, Department of Parks and Recreation, Fire Department, and Office of Community Solutions have voted to join Teamsters Local 29.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Workers in the City of Charlottesville's Department of Public Works, Department of Public Utilities, Department of Parks and Recreation, Fire Department, and Office of Community Solutions have voted to join Teamsters Local 29.
  • Prior to May 2021, public sector workers in the Commonwealth of Virginia were not able to collectively bargain.
  • We have seen what other public sector workers have gotten as Teamsters and wanted that for ourselves," said Sherod Ward, a water service technician for the City of Charlottesville.
  • Teamsters Local 29 has been serving workers in the Shenandoah Valley and Western Virginia since 1963.

TEAMSTERS COMMEND CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO ON RESOLUTION FOR AV LOCAL CONTROL BILL SB 915

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters Union applauds the City of San Francisco for passing a resolution in support of Senate Bill 915 (SB 915), legislation with strong bipartisan support that will allow California's local governments to regulate autonomous vehicles (AVs). SB 915 was introduced on January 9, 2024 by State Sen. Dave Cortese (D - San Jose). 

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters Union applauds the City of San Francisco for passing a resolution in support of Senate Bill 915 (SB 915), legislation with strong bipartisan support that will allow California's local governments to regulate autonomous vehicles (AVs).
  • SB 915 was introduced on January 9, 2024 by State Sen. Dave Cortese (D - San Jose).
  • "The Teamsters commend the City of San Francisco for passing this important resolution to prioritize public safety," said Peter Finn, Teamsters Joint Council 7 President.
  • The move by San Francisco leaders is particularly significant because the city has been ground zero in the fight to regulate driverless vehicles.

SHAKOPEE TEAMSTERS RATIFY CONTRACT, AVERT STRIKE

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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SHAKOPEE, Minn., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 320 members at the City of Shakopee's Department of Public Works have voted to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement. The three-year agreement is retroactive to January 1, 2024, and includes a general wage increase of 14.5 percent over the life of the contract, Juneteenth as a paid holiday, and the ability to move into Teamsters Joint Council 32's Health Fund.

Key Points: 
  • SHAKOPEE, Minn., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 320 members at the City of Shakopee's Department of Public Works have voted to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement.
  • "I am proud of the Shakopee Teamsters for putting it all on the line for a better tomorrow."
  • Shakopee Teamsters voted unanimously to strike in December 2023 if an agreement was not reached by the expiration of their contract.
  • After weeks of state-mandated mediation, Local 320 reached a tentative agreement, which the City Council then voted down, prompting Shakopee Teamsters to file their second intent to strike notice.