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Workers At XPO In N.J. Ratify Contract, Second Contract Approved In A Week Nationwide

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Monday, July 19, 2021

"For the second time in one week, XPO workers ratified their first contract at XPO despite XPO management saying workers would never ratify a contract," said Jim Hoffa, Teamsters General President.

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  • "For the second time in one week, XPO workers ratified their first contract at XPO despite XPO management saying workers would never ratify a contract," said Jim Hoffa, Teamsters General President.
  • "These two groups' positive contract votes give other XPO workers the hope that they too can fight and win a more secure future as Teamsters."
  • "These two contract victories are critical in our fight to build worker power at XPO."
  • XPO has delayed negotiations, broken labor laws and mistreated workers, all in its attempt to deny workers their federally protected right to form their union and negotiate a contract.

Woodland Hills Workers to Protest Kaiser Permanente Outsourcing SoCal Jobs

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Monday, July 19, 2021

Woodland Hills, Calif, July 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Workers from Kaiser Permanente will picket TOMORROW at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 20 at Kaiser Woodland Hills Medical Center, 5601 De Soto Ave, in Woodland Hills, to protest the healthcare giants practice of outsourcing call center jobs from Southern California to other states.

Key Points: 
  • Woodland Hills, Calif, July 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Workers from Kaiser Permanente will picket TOMORROW at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 20 at Kaiser Woodland Hills Medical Center, 5601 De Soto Ave, in Woodland Hills, to protest the healthcare giants practice of outsourcing call center jobs from Southern California to other states.
  • Earlier this year, Kaiser Permanente issued an apology for long phone wait times amid high demands for vaccine appointments.
  • WHAT: Healthcare workers wearing their uniforms will hold signs, chant, and march in protest of Kaiser Permanentes practice of outsourcing call center jobs.
  • WHERE: Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills Medical Center 5601 De Soto Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
    #####SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW) is a healthcare justice union of more than 100,000healthcare workers, patients, and healthcare activists united to ensure affordable, accessible, high-quality care for all Californians, provided by valued and respected healthcare workers.

Teamsters Local 174 Members at Safeway Ratify Historic Contract

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Monday, July 19, 2021

"Our members at Safeway have worked longer hours over the past year than ever before, earning record profits for their employer," said Teamsters Local 174 Secretary-Treasurer Rick Hicks.

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  • "Our members at Safeway have worked longer hours over the past year than ever before, earning record profits for their employer," said Teamsters Local 174 Secretary-Treasurer Rick Hicks.
  • These Teamsters have earned every dollar in this contract and every improvement to the contract language.
  • This is a great day to be a member of Teamsters Local 174."
  • Founded in 1909, Teamsters Local 174 represents 8,600 working men and women in Seattle and the surrounding areas.

Teamsters at Columbia Distributing Ratify Record-Setting Contract

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Sunday, July 18, 2021

TUKWILA, Wash., July 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A group of over 300 Teamsters Local 174 members working at Columbia Distributing came together this morning to ratify an industry-leading contract.

Key Points: 
  • TUKWILA, Wash., July 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A group of over 300 Teamsters Local 174 members working at Columbia Distributing came together this morning to ratify an industry-leading contract.
  • This contract settlement comes on the heels of a unanimous strike vote that left workers on the brink of a work stoppage.
  • This new contract averts a strike, and makes these hardworking drivers and warehouse workers among the highest paid in the beverage industry.
  • "It was a difficult challenge to get to this contract, but we are proud that we were able to deliver such a strong contract for our members at Columbia Distributing," said Teamsters Local 174 Secretary-Treasurer Rick Hicks.

Columbia Distributing Reaches Collective Bargaining Agreement With Union Employees

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Saturday, July 17, 2021

Columbia Distributing today announced a five-year collective bargaining agreement with workers represented by Teamsters Local Union No.

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  • Columbia Distributing today announced a five-year collective bargaining agreement with workers represented by Teamsters Local Union No.
  • The new agreement delivers competitive wages and benefits to approximately 310 warehouse and delivery employees.
  • Since 1935, Columbia Distributing has helped build some of the best known brands in the beverage business.
  • Today Columbia Distributing and its 3,000+ employees service over 22,000 retail customers covering more than 171,000 square miles in Oregon, Washington and California.

Teamsters To Speak Out As Strike At Fred Meyer Looms

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Friday, July 16, 2021

PUYALLUP, Wash., July 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Union representatives and members will speak out tomorrow about a possible grocery strike at Fred Meyer as approximately 500 Teamster warehouse workers take a strike authorization vote on Saturday.

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  • PUYALLUP, Wash., July 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Union representatives and members will speak out tomorrow about a possible grocery strike at Fred Meyer as approximately 500 Teamster warehouse workers take a strike authorization vote on Saturday.
  • Local 117 Secretary-Treasurer, John Scearcy, and workers will address the media at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 17 in the Fred Meyer grocery store parking lot (1100 N Meridian) in Puyallup.
  • "Unfortunately, Fred Meyer has been unwilling to recognize the indispensable contributions these essential workers have made for all of us."
  • Teamsters Local 117 represents roughly 500 warehouse workers at Fred Meyer servicing 180 stores in WA, OR, AK, and ID.

San Francisco Board of Supervisors Slams Dignity Health for Inhumane Treatment of Security Officers, Calls on Healthcare Giant to Recognize Officers’ Right to Unionize

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Senator Alex Padilla in expressing outrage over Dignity Healths mistreatment of the security officers who are the first line of defense for patients and caregivers across the chains facilities.

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  • Senator Alex Padilla in expressing outrage over Dignity Healths mistreatment of the security officers who are the first line of defense for patients and caregivers across the chains facilities.
  • Ive had psychiatric patients attack me, fracture my nose, and smash up my face, said Jordan Pang, a security officer at St. Francis Memorial Hospital in San Francisco.
  • But Dignity Health refuses to provide us the staffing, protective gear, and training to do our jobs.
  • Refusing to recognize security officers right to form their union even though the vast majority of officers have signed union authorization cards to join SEIU-UHW.

Grocery Supply Chain Disruption Possible as Regional Work Stoppage Looms

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

Frozen goods distribution out of Bellevue including ice cream, soda, and dairy would be impacted statewide.

Key Points: 
  • Frozen goods distribution out of Bellevue including ice cream, soda, and dairy would be impacted statewide.
  • If an agreement is not reached by tomorrow, a strike vote will be taken by members of Teamsters Local 174 on Saturday morning.
  • Once a strike is authorized by the membership, one can be called as early as 12:01 a.m. Sunday morning.
  • Founded in 1909, Teamsters Local 174 represents 8,600 working men and women in Seattle and the surrounding areas.

Teamsters Local 639 Prepares For Strike At Capitol Paving

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

WASHINGTON, July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 639 Drivers at Capitol Paving have voted unanimously to go on strike at the company.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 639 Drivers at Capitol Paving have voted unanimously to go on strike at the company.
  • "Capitol Paving is a company that has in addition to clients in the private sector substantial contracts at the local, state and federal level," said Bill Davis, Local 639 Secretary-Treasurer.
  • Unless the company changes its proposed offer, the workers will be picketing outside of the company's facilities as early as next week.
  • Teamsters Local 639 has represented workers in a wide variety of industries throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia since 1934.

Tucson Sun Tran Transportation Teamsters Ratify Five-Year Contract

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

TUCSON, Ariz., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 285 Sun Tran Transportation Teamsters have overwhelming voted to ratify a new contract with Rapt Dev USA, the public transport company that maintains and operates the City of Tucson's Sun Tran public transit system.

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  • TUCSON, Ariz., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 285 Sun Tran Transportation Teamsters have overwhelming voted to ratify a new contract with Rapt Dev USA, the public transport company that maintains and operates the City of Tucson's Sun Tran public transit system.
  • "This is a historic contract for frontline workers at Sun Tran who put themselves and their families at risk to keep our city running during the pandemic," said Amy Friauf, a 40-year Sun Tran Teamster.
  • "This contract honors the contributions of Sun Tran Teamsters and puts us in a better position to safely and reliably serving the growing public transit needs and its residents."
  • "I am ecstatic for our members who have weathered the storm and now have a contract that is worthy of their dedication to Tucson and its residents," said Karla Schumann, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 104.