International Brotherhood of Teamsters

TEAMSTERS STRIKE MOLSON COORS

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Saturday, February 17, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of Teamsters Local 997 at Molson Coors in Fort Worth, Texas, were forced to strike today over the company's disgusting pay package and complete unwillingness to reach a fair agreement with workers. Teamsters walked off the job after Molson Coors failed to come to terms on a new three-year contract that respects the 420 workers who make, package, and warehouse the company's beer and beverage brands.

Key Points: 
  • The strike shuts down production at the only brewery that services the entire Western region of the United States with major Molson Coors products.
  • "Molson Coors put itself on strike by taking for granted the Teamsters who keep the beer flowing and the brewery operating.
  • On Feb. 8, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters announced it increased strike benefits to $1,000 per week for members of Local 997 fighting for a new contract at Molson Coors in Fort Worth.
  • Rank-and-file Teamsters produce Coors Light, Topo Chico, Simply, Pabst, and Yuengling, among other Molson Coors beverage brands.

Hundreds of San Francisco City Workers Rallied Against Outsourcing at SF General Hospital

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Saturday, February 17, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, February 16, over 500 San Francisco city workers represented by SEIU 1021, IFPTE Local 21, and other City unions rallied outside of San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center to shed light on the dangerous impacts of understaffing. In bargaining with City unions, the City administration has recently rejected demands to prevent wasteful spending on contracting out.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, February 16, over 500 San Francisco city workers represented by SEIU 1021, IFPTE Local 21, and other City unions rallied outside of San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center to shed light on the dangerous impacts of understaffing.
  • In bargaining with City unions, the City administration has recently rejected demands to prevent wasteful spending on contracting out.
  • Photos and videos available for use: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/1x88llbxne5zaweo9z159/h?rlkey=2k9v65ix4au...
    The City spends on average $5.2 billion each year on contracts—and the vast majority of these dollars are awarded to contractors based outside of San Francisco.
  • The Public Employee Committee of the San Francisco Labor Council brings together over 30,000 dedicated public service workers among 26 unions.

TEAMSTERS DEMAND IMMEDIATE INVESTIGATION INTO DEATH OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY WORKER

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from Teamsters Local 911 Secretary-Treasurer Raymond B. Whitmer regarding the tragic death last week of Heather Hughes, an Environmental Health Specialist at the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Division:

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from Teamsters Local 911 Secretary-Treasurer Raymond B. Whitmer regarding the tragic death last week of Heather Hughes, an Environmental Health Specialist at the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Division:
    "We are heartbroken to hear of the tragic passing of our Teamsters sister Heather Hughes.
  • We demand an immediate investigation by the County of Los Angeles into the circumstances surrounding Heather's tragic death.
  • Teamsters Local 911 represents 369 workers at the Los Angeles County Environmental Health Department.
  • Teamsters Local 911 is an affiliate of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters representing over 8,500 public and private sector workers across Southern California.

SALT LAKE CITY RED CROSS WORKERS ORGANIZE WITH TEAMSTERS

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Manufacturing distribution technicians at the American Red Cross in Salt Lake City have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 222. These workers join more than 50 other American Red Cross workers who have organized with Local 222.

Key Points: 
  • SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Manufacturing distribution technicians at the American Red Cross in Salt Lake City have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 222.
  • These workers join more than 50 other American Red Cross workers who have organized with Local 222.
  • "We are elated to welcome another group of essential American Red Cross workers to the Teamsters," said Spencer Hogue, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 222.
  • These workers will join more than 1,800 other American Red Cross workers represented by the Teamsters and immediately be covered by a National Master Agreement between the Teamsters and the American Red Cross.

ARIZONA TEAMSTERS APPLAUD COMMITTEE PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION TO PROTECT TRANSIT WORKERS

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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PHOENIX, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 104, which represents 1,400 transportation workers across all industries, is applauding the passage of Arizona House Bill 2742 out of the State House Judiciary Committee. The bill aims to protect transit, airline, and rail workers by significantly increasing the criminal penalty for assaulting them.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 104, which represents 1,400 transportation workers across all industries, is applauding the passage of Arizona House Bill 2742 out of the State House Judiciary Committee.
  • The bill aims to protect transit, airline, and rail workers by significantly increasing the criminal penalty for assaulting them.
  • "This legislation directly confronts the critical issue of aggravated assault against transit, airline, and rail employees, underscoring the inherent dangers they encounter daily while serving the public.
  • Ahead of the bill's passage out of committee, members of Local 104 and other transit workers traveled to the Capitol to share their personal experiences of violence in their workplaces.

TEAMSTERS, LAWMAKERS DEMAND NEUTRALITY FROM DELTA AIR LINES CEO DURING ORGANIZING CAMPAIGN

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters commend 145 members of  the U.S. House of Representatives for sending a letter to Delta Airlines CEO Ed Bastian for the company to commit to a neutrality agreement to not interfere with organizing drives at the carrier.

Key Points: 
  • "Delta wants lawmakers to believe it's a well-behaved employer, but nothing could be further from the truth," said Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien.
  • "Delta Air Lines, which pockets more revenue than any other airline in the world, has responded to our union campaign with retaliation, coercion, threats, and misinformation.
  • The Teamsters are currently organizing Delta technicians and related crafts as part of a coalition mobilizing workers at the carrier.
  • "We understand that Delta employees announced a coordinated campaign to organize a union in November 2022, including Delta flight attendants, fleet service workers, and technicians," the letter from House representatives said.

WASHINGTON STATE TEAMSTERS LEAD THE WAY WITH PRO-WORKER LEGISLATION

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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OLYMPIA, Wash., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Thanks to the dogged advocacy of Washington Teamsters, three pivotal bills aimed at safeguarding workers' rights, enhancing safety measures, and addressing critical issues impacting the labor movement are making their way through the state legislature.  

Key Points: 
  • "The issues we are advocating for in Olympia will determine the future of the labor movement in our state and nationwide," said Rick Hicks, Teamsters Western Region International Vice President and President of Teamsters Joint Council 28.
  • Similar legislation supported by the Teamsters has been enacted in New York and New Jersey.
  • "We are grateful to our allies in the state legislature for their support in advancing our top priority bills," said Paul Dascher, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 117.
  • Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.

REVOLUTION CANNABIS WORKERS RATIFY CONTRACT WITH TEAMSTERS LOCAL 777

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Floor Leads and Cannabis Guides at Enlightened Dispensary, a subsidiary of multi-state operator Revolution Cannabis, voted 20-1 in favor of ratifying their first collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 777.

Key Points: 
  • SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Floor Leads and Cannabis Guides at Enlightened Dispensary, a subsidiary of multi-state operator Revolution Cannabis, voted 20-1 in favor of ratifying their first collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 777.
  • "The labor movement in the cannabis industry is continuing to gain momentum because Teamsters contracts set higher standards for workers, period."
  • The organizing victory marks a milestone for Local 777, which has successfully secured collective bargaining agreements at virtually all dispensaries it now represents.
  • Founded in 1937, Teamsters Local 777 represents workers in a wide variety of industries throughout the Chicago area.

RECOLOGY WORKERS RATIFY FIRST CONTRACT

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- After an almost two-year campaign, members of Teamsters Local 150 have successfully ratified their first collective bargaining agreement with Recology. The four-year contract, covering customer service representatives, delivers an immediate 14 percent wage boost and a 38 percent cumulative wage increase throughout the agreement's duration, along with enriched retirement benefits and enhanced seniority rights.

Key Points: 
  • Since workers voted to join the Teamsters in 2022, management at Recology has utilized every possible tactic to slow-roll contract negotiations and try to bust the union.
  • "Despite the company's best efforts, these workers kept their eye on the prize," said Dale Wentz, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 150.
  • "This company used every stall tactic imaginable to prevent these workers from securing a first contract.
  • "Despite the company's best efforts to divide workers, Local 150 members came out on top and secured a strong first contract.

IOWA TEAMSTERS CALL FOR PASSAGE OF SF 2218

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iowa Teamsters are calling for the state legislature to pass Senate File 2218, requiring a human operator in all commercial autonomous vehicles (AVs).

Key Points: 
  • Legislation Would Protect Middle Class Jobs, Motorist Safety
    DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iowa Teamsters are calling for the state legislature to pass Senate File 2218, requiring a human operator in all commercial autonomous vehicles (AVs).
  • "SF 2218 will put up guardrails to protect motorists and professional drivers alike," said Jesse Case, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 238.
  • "There are tens of thousands of professional drivers in Iowa," said Danny Avelyn, Teamsters Central Region International Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 554.
  • They are essential to the fabric of the state, and lawmakers need to right by them by protecting middle-class jobs and passing SF 2218."