International Brotherhood of Teamsters

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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."

TEAMSTERS AT CENCORA/AMERISOURCEBERGEN RALLY FOR FAIR CONTRACT IN SACRAMENTO

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Striking Teamsters at pharmaceutical giant Cencora (formerly known as AmerisourceBergen) rallied today outside the company's Sacramento distribution center. The 124 warehouse workers are members of Teamsters Local 150 and have been on strike since March 11.

Key Points: 
  • The 124 warehouse workers are members of Teamsters Local 150 and have been on strike since March 11.
  • Local 150 members went on strike after months of contentious negotiations for a contract that addresses years of concerns on the job.
  • The warehouse workers are seeking a fair wage progression, lower health care costs, stronger seniority rights, and paid time off.
  • "While Cencora executives rake in millions, hardworking Teamsters are left fighting for scraps," said Dale Wentz, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 150.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL WORKERS IN MASSACHUSETTS JOIN TEAMSTERS

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 200 workers at American Medical Response (AMR) in Springfield and Greenfield have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 404.

Key Points: 
  • SPRINGFIELD, Mass., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 200 workers at American Medical Response (AMR) in Springfield and Greenfield have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 404.
  • "This is a huge win for these workers who will now have union representation with the Teamsters," said Tom Mari, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Joint Council 10.
  • "These workers put their lives on the line every shift and deserve a contract that recognizes their bravery."
  • Teamsters Local 404 represents 1,300 workers and their families throughout Southwestern Massachusetts.

MICHIGAN HOUSE STAFF ANNOUNCES ORGANIZING DRIVE WITH TEAMSTERS LOCAL 243

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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LANSING, Mich., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aides for elected officials in the Michigan House of Representatives are launching an organizing drive to join Teamsters Local 243. It is the first phase of a coordinated campaign that will play out over the course of the next several weeks.

Key Points: 
  • LANSING, Mich., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aides for elected officials in the Michigan House of Representatives are launching an organizing drive to join Teamsters Local 243.
  • The aides first contacted the Teamsters in late January, after which they met with Local 243 leadership to begin the process of building a staff union at the state capitol.
  • Once the desired number of authorization cards is collected, House aides will petition the Michigan Employment Relations Commission for a union-recognition vote.
  • Teamsters Local 243 represents workers in a wide variety of industries throughout Michigan.

MOLSON COORS OFFERS WORKERS 5 CENTS, CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS COLLAPSE IN TEXAS

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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FORT WORTH, Texas, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Negotiations with Molson Coors broke off on Thursday over the multibillion-dollar beermaker's refusal to agree to real wage increases for Teamsters in a new three-year contract. Members of Teamsters Local 997 continue to hold the strike line 24/7 at the Fort Worth brewery as a nationwide boycott of Molson Coors products continues.

Key Points: 
  • In negotiations that included a mediator on Thursday, Molson Coors offered just five more cents per hour in its wage proposal to the workers who brew and package its signature beers.
  • For months, Molson Coors had not budged from its original degrading offer of 99-cent per hour raises.
  • Since workers were forced onto the picket line 41 days ago, Molson Coors CEO Gavin Hattersley has been paid more than $5.1 million.
  • Molson Coors doesn't care about Texas workers or their hard labor or the sacrifices their families have made to make the company rich.

TEAMSTERS COMMEND WISCONSIN SUPREME COURT FOR UPHOLDING RULING AGAINST AMAZON FLEX

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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MADISON, Wis., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Joint Council 39 is commending the Supreme Court of Wisconsin for dismissing a challenge to a state appeals court ruling that found Amazon Flex drivers are employees – not independent contractors – and are therefore owed unemployment insurance benefits.

Key Points: 
  • MADISON, Wis., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Joint Council 39 is commending the Supreme Court of Wisconsin for dismissing a challenge to a state appeals court ruling that found Amazon Flex drivers are employees – not independent contractors – and are therefore owed unemployment insurance benefits.
  • "This decision is a victory for workers and a long overdue indictment of sham business models like the Amazon Flex Program," said Bill Carroll, President of Teamsters Joint Council 39.
  • "The only 'innovation' that Amazon came up with by implementing this program is a new way to rip people off.
  • Teamsters Joint Council 39 represents more than 18,000 workers at four local unions throughout Wisconsin.

EAZE CANNABIS WORKERS JOIN TEAMSTERS

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Delivery drivers at Eaze, a multi-state cannabis delivery operator, have voted unanimously to join Teamsters Local 150.

Key Points: 
  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Delivery drivers at Eaze, a multi-state cannabis delivery operator, have voted unanimously to join Teamsters Local 150.
  • "Eaze cannabis workers are joining hundreds of thousands of delivery drivers represented by the Teamsters across a wide variety of industries," said Peter Finn, Teamsters Western Region International Vice President and Director of the Teamsters Food Processing Division.
  • Drivers at Eaze of Sacramento are the first group of cannabis workers in the Central Valley to organize with the Teamsters and the third cannabis delivery company the union has organized.
  • Teamsters Local 150 represents 11,000 workers in warehousing, logistics, construction, public services, health care, and other industries in and around Sacramento.

DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA WORKERS RATIFY FIRST CONTRACT WITH TEAMSTERS LOCAL 261

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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NEW WILMINGTON, Pa., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheese processing and manufacturing workers at the Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) plant in New Wilmington have voted 125-9 to ratify their first collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 261.

Key Points: 
  • Workers Secure Massive Gains in Health Care, Wages
    NEW WILMINGTON, Pa., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheese processing and manufacturing workers at the Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) plant in New Wilmington have voted 125-9 to ratify their first collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 261.
  • "I'd like to thank the negotiating committee for all of the hard work they did to make this contract possible," said George Whippo, Local 261 Business Agent.
  • "The first contract is always the most challenging, but thanks to them, workers at this facility will always enjoy middle-class prosperity."
  • Founded in 1936, Teamsters Local 261 represents over 1,000 workers in food production, construction, healthcare, and a wide range of other industries throughout Western Pennsylvania.

TEAMSTERS AIRLINE DIVISION STATEMENT ON INCREASED FAA OVERSIGHT AT UNITED AIRLINES

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from Bob Fisher, Interim Director of the Teamsters Airline Division, regarding the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announcement that the agency will increase its oversight of United Airlines:

Key Points: 
  • Teamster Technicians Abide by Highest Standards of Safety, Professionalism
    WASHINGTON, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from Bob Fisher, Interim Director of the Teamsters Airline Division, regarding the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announcement that the agency will increase its oversight of United Airlines:
    "The Teamsters Airline Division and the 10,000 technicians and maintenance members we represent nationwide at United Airlines abide by the highest benchmarks for airworthiness imposed by the FAA.
  • All Teamsters aviation mechanics are fully aware that their work must be in accordance with the highest standards set forth by their employer and the FAA.
  • It is the professionalism of Teamsters technicians' that has led to the safest era in aviation.
  • Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.