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TEAMSTERS MOURN LOSS OF LOCAL 391 MEMBER, RALEIGH POLICE OFFICER GABRIEL TORRES

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Friday, October 14, 2022
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RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is mourning the loss of Raleigh Police Officer Gabriel Torres, a member of the Raleigh Police Protective Association, an affiliate of Teamsters Local 391. Torres gave his life during the tragic shooting on Oct. 13 in East Raleigh.

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  • Torres Protected His Community Courageously, Selflessly Throughout Career
    RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is mourning the loss of Raleigh Police Officer Gabriel Torres, a member of the Raleigh Police Protective Association, an affiliate of Teamsters Local 391.
  • Torres gave his life during the tragic shooting on Oct. 13 in East Raleigh.
  • "Officer Gabriel Torres made the ultimate sacrifice on his way to work, where he went every day to uphold the oath he took: to protect and serve his neighbors, his friends, and all those he held dear in the City of Raleigh," said Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien.
  • "Gabriel Torres embodied the core values of the Raleigh Police Department service, courage, fairness, integrity and compassion," said Carl Bailey, President of the Teamsters Law Enforcement League.

STATEMENT BY SEAN M. O'BRIEN ON KROGER-ALBERTSONS MERGER

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Friday, October 14, 2022
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The proposed merger between will have serious implications for the more than 18,000 Teamsters employed at both companies and is another example of why real antitrust reform is needed.

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  • The proposed merger between will have serious implications for the more than 18,000 Teamsters employed at both companies and is another example of why real antitrust reform is needed.
  • "Historically, mergers of this magnitude have a negative impact on workers and the public.
  • "We fully stand with our members and will oppose any merger that threatens jobs or weakens working conditions.
  • These essential workers keep the nation fed, and they must be considered first and foremost throughout every step of this process."

NEWSOM SIGNS TEAMSTER-BACKED BILL CRACKING DOWN ON UNION BUSTING

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Friday, October 14, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Joint Council 7 is lauding California Gov. Gavin Newsom's recent signing of groundbreaking legislation that will significantly increase enforcement of labor laws prohibiting union busting in the public sector. Senate Bill 931 was principally sponsored by the California Teamsters Public Affairs Council and co-sponsored by the California Labor Federation, SEIU State Council, and AFSCME California.

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  • Gavin Newsom's recent signing of groundbreaking legislation that will significantly increase enforcement of labor laws prohibiting union busting in the public sector.
  • Senate Bill 931 was principally sponsored by the California Teamsters Public Affairs Council and co-sponsored by the California Labor Federation, SEIU State Council, and AFSCME California.
  • The new law imposes significant penalties on public employers for unlawfully attempting to deter or discourage employees from joining or participating in a union.
  • "California is taking a step in the right direction by cracking down on illegal union busting, and there's opportunity for more states to follow this model to protect workers from predatory employers."

CLARK UNIVERSITY GRADUATE STUDENT WORKERS FIGHT FOR AND WIN STRONG FIRST CONTRACT

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Friday, October 14, 2022
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WORCESTER, Mass., Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clark University graduate student workers represented by Teamsters Local 170 have voted unanimously to ratify a strong first contract.

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  • WORCESTER, Mass., Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clark University graduate student workers represented by Teamsters Local 170 have voted unanimously to ratify a strong first contract.
  • There are about 170 graduate student workers in the bargaining unit.
  • "The proof of all these efforts is in the contract itself," the committee of workers wrote in an online post .
  • "Working alongside Local 170 leaders and the negotiating team, Clark University graduate workers now have a three-year contract that includes significant wage increases, a grievance procedure and health insurance.

OCTA MAINTENANCE WORKERS VOTE UNANIMOUSLY TO STRIKE ON OCTOBER 17

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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ORANGE, Calif., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 952 has notified the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) that its maintenance employees have voted unanimously to strike beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, October 17, 2022. The vote came after OCTA refused to address key health and welfare issues and workers rejected a substandard final contract offer.

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  • ORANGE, Calif., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 952 has notified the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) that its maintenance employees have voted unanimously to strike beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, October 17, 2022.
  • The vote came after OCTA refused to address key health and welfare issues and workers rejected a substandard final contract offer.
  • Local 952 has reached out to the OCTA Board of Directors in an effort to avoid a service disruption.
  • The collective bargaining agreement expired September 30 and covers 150 mechanics, machinists and service workers employed by OCTA.

SAN FRANCISCO PARKING GARAGE WORKERS APPROVE NEW CONTRACT

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Parking garage workers represented by Teamsters Local 665 unanimously ratified their latest collective bargaining agreement. The four-year contract covering over 1,200 members is slated to provide the best wages and benefits nationwide in the parking industry.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Parking garage workers represented by Teamsters Local 665 unanimously ratified their latest collective bargaining agreement.
  • The four-year contract covering over 1,200 members is slated to provide the best wages and benefits nationwide in the parking industry.
  • "We're very proud of this agreement, which will continue to provide economic security and job protections for workers at nearly 300 off-street parking locations in our city," said Tony Delorio, Local 665 Secretary-Treasurer.
  • San Francisco parking workers have been unionized since 1900, when 200 of them formed the San Francisco Stableman's Union, which later affiliated with Local 665.

Teamsters Local 357: Republic Airways Pilots Secure Major Improvements With New Collective Bargaining Agreement

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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PLAINFIELD, Ind., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Airways pilots have ratified a new agreement that includes historic increases to compensation and retirement benefits. Of the pilots represented by Teamsters Local 357 who participated, 91.5 percent voted in favor of the agreement.

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  • PLAINFIELD, Ind., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Airways pilots have ratified a new agreement that includes historic increases to compensation and retirement benefits.
  • Of the pilots represented by Teamsters Local 357 who participated, 91.5 percent voted in favor of the agreement.
  • "This new agreement certainly makes Republic Airways an attractive place to begin building skills and experience, and, more importantly, the compensation and retirement improvements will encourage many to stay for their entire career."
  • "The new wage increases and significant improvements to the retirement program are a major victory for pilots at Republic Airways," said Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien.

PAYPAL SHAREHOLDER ALERT: CLAIMSFILER REMINDS INVESTORS WITH LOSSES IN EXCESS OF $100,000 of Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Class Action Lawsuit Against PayPal Holdings, Inc. - PYPL

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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This action is pending in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.

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  • This action is pending in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.
  • PayPal investors should visit us at https://claimsfiler.com/cases/nasdaq-pypl-3/ or call toll-free (844) 367-9658.
  • PayPal and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.
  • ClaimsFiler has a single mission: to serve as the information source to help retail investors recover their share of billions of dollars from securities class action settlements.

TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL 83 ENDORSES MCEACHIN, SPANBERGER FOR CONGRESS

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Teamsters Joint Council 83 is pleased to announce its support for both Don McEachin and Abigail Spanberger for Congress.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Teamsters Joint Council 83 is pleased to announce its support for both Don McEachin and Abigail Spanberger for Congress.
  • Both lawmakers have a history of standing with Teamsters and the union endorses their re-election campaigns.
  • "Representatives McEachin and Spanberger are both champions for working families," said Brian Peyton, Political Coordinator for Joint Council 83.
  • Joint Council 83 represents workers across Virginia in industries including delivery, logistics, public services, ports, and construction.

INVESTOR DEADLINE: Investors in PayPal Holdings, Inc. with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit – PYPL

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Saturday, October 8, 2022
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), the PayPal class action lawsuit charges PayPal and certain of its top executives with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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  • ), the PayPal class action lawsuit charges PayPal and certain of its top executives with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • Lead plaintiff motions for the PayPal class action lawsuit must be filed with the court no later than December 5, 2022.
  • A lead plaintiff acts on behalf of all other class members in directing the PayPal class action lawsuit.
  • An investors ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff of the PayPal class action lawsuit.