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Workers overwhelmingly vote to strike at Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan owned Wine Rack stores

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
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b"TORONTO, May 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wine Rack workers voted 86% in support of strike action yesterday.

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  • b"TORONTO, May 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wine Rack workers voted 86% in support of strike action yesterday.
  • The workers, members of SEIU Local 2, say low wages, basic job security and fairness are all key issues.
  • Wine Rack is owned by the Ontario Teacher\xe2\x80\x99s Pension Plan through one of its holdings, Arterra Wines Canada.\nThe workers say they are being asked to accept terms that would not address a severe problem with their hours and job security.
  • Wine Rack has so far refused to provide workers with this basic level of dignified work.

Teamsters Applaud First Labor Complaint Filing Under USMCA Rapid Response Mechanism

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Monday, May 10, 2021
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b'WASHINGTON, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Teamsters Union applauded the announcement of the first labor complaint filed under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Rapid Response Mechanism.

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  • b'WASHINGTON, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Teamsters Union applauded the announcement of the first labor complaint filed under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Rapid Response Mechanism.
  • Workers at Tridonex have reportedly been denied their right to organize for more than two years and have faced harassment and termination for their union activity.\n"This filing is a critical test of the rapid response mechanism in the USMCA," said Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa.
  • "Part of the intent of the labor reforms included in this trade agreement was to raise the standards in Mexico and to empower workers seeking union representation on the job.
  • We have no business trading with companies like Tridonex until they respect workers\' rights," said the president of Teamsters Canada, Franois Laporte.

Teamsters Local 492 Endorses Melanie Stansbury

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
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b'ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Teamsters Local Union 492 announced its support for Melanie Stansbury for US Congress in the upcoming Special Election in New Mexico\'s 1st Congressional District.\n"Teamster Local 492 is fighting for working families and essential workers on the frontline of the pandemic," said Stansbury.

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  • b'ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Teamsters Local Union 492 announced its support for Melanie Stansbury for US Congress in the upcoming Special Election in New Mexico\'s 1st Congressional District.\n"Teamster Local 492 is fighting for working families and essential workers on the frontline of the pandemic," said Stansbury.
  • "I am proud to have their support and will work to make sure essential workers are kept safe in warehouses, on the road and on worksites.
  • "\n"During her time in the New Mexico legislature, Representative Stansbury has been a friend and an ally of working families," said Mike Butler, Secretary/Treasurer of Teamster Local 492.
  • "Congress needs new leaders like Melanie, and we know she\'ll be a voice for workers in Congress.

Wisconsin Teamsters Endorse Alex Lasry For Senate

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
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b'MILWAUKEE, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Teamsters Joint Council 39 announced its endorsement of Alex Lasry for Senate.

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  • b'MILWAUKEE, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Teamsters Joint Council 39 announced its endorsement of Alex Lasry for Senate.
  • The endorsement, which is the first labor endorsement for any candidate in the 2022 Wisconsin Senate race, was announced during a press conference this morning at Teamsters Local Union 200 in Milwaukee, Wisc.\n"Alex Lasry is a candidate that working families in Wisconsin can count on to champion their issues in the Senate," said Joint Council 39 Political Coordinator Bill Carroll.
  • "\n"I couldn\'t be more grateful to have the support of Teamsters Joint Council 39.
  • "\nFounded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women throughoutthe United States,CanadaandPuerto Rico.

Hoffa: Biden's Roll Back Of Independent Contractor Rule Is A Win For Workers

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
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While the Teamsters and other unions have been active in protesting the continued misclassification of workers and have found some success at the state level, too many federal elected officials have refused to intervene.\n"Thankfully, that is now changing.

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  • While the Teamsters and other unions have been active in protesting the continued misclassification of workers and have found some success at the state level, too many federal elected officials have refused to intervene.\n"Thankfully, that is now changing.
  • It builds on an agenda that is putting the people ahead of the powerful.\n"This nation is at its best when workers can work one job that allows them to support their families.
  • "\nFounded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
  • Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and "like" us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/teamsters .\n'

McLaren Lapeer Region Hospital Workers Vote To Join Teamsters Local 332

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
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b'FLINT, Mich., April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Health care workers at McLaren Lapeer Region Hospital in Michigan have voted in favor of representation by Teamsters Local 332.\nThe 110 workers make up a technical unit, including workers critical to diagnosing COVID-19.

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  • b'FLINT, Mich., April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Health care workers at McLaren Lapeer Region Hospital in Michigan have voted in favor of representation by Teamsters Local 332.\nThe 110 workers make up a technical unit, including workers critical to diagnosing COVID-19.
  • "They endured an anti-worker, anti-union campaign by their employer during a pandemic and came out strong, deciding to form their union.
  • We\'re looking forward to sitting at the table to negotiate an agreement that is worthy of and honors these important health care workers.
  • "\nThis victory for workers follows a vote in October 2020 by McLaren Flint Hospital medical technologists and medical technicians to join Local 332.

Teamsters Take A Stand To Keep American Families United, Urge For Passage Of Bill

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
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"But given the pathetic state of the nation\'s immigration laws, they were left with no good alternatives.

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  • "But given the pathetic state of the nation\'s immigration laws, they were left with no good alternatives.
  • "I don\'t believe that what has happened to my family is what Congress or the American people intend or want from our nation\'s immigration system," he wrote.
  • "\nFounded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
  • Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and "like" us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/teamsters .\n'

Hoffa: American Families Plan Helps Workers Bring Balance To Daily Lives

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
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The current pandemic has especially placed additional strains on women workers, who disproportionately struggle to balance jobs and caring for younger and older generations.

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  • The current pandemic has especially placed additional strains on women workers, who disproportionately struggle to balance jobs and caring for younger and older generations.
  • Consequently, many have left the workforce.\n"President Biden\'s American Families Plan will go a long way towards alleviating these issues.
  • "\nFounded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
  • Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and "like" us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/teamsters .\n'

Teamsters Support Hire Of Celeste Drake To Head Made In America At OMB

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
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At the AFL-CIO, Drake promoted fair trade policies that would help working families.

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  • At the AFL-CIO, Drake promoted fair trade policies that would help working families.
  • Her work led to labor rule reform in NAFTA/USMCA that leveled the playing field for American workers.\n"The Teamsters Union has worked closely with Celeste Drake over the years and applaud the White House for hiring a champion for working families," said Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa.
  • "\nFounded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
  • Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and "like" us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/teamsters .\n'

Georgia Teamsters Ratify New Agreement At Republic Services

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Monday, April 26, 2021
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b'WASHINGTON, April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Waste workers employed by Republic Services in McDonough, Ga., voted overwhelmingly yesterday, by a five-to-one margin, to ratify a five-year agreement.

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  • b'WASHINGTON, April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Waste workers employed by Republic Services in McDonough, Ga., voted overwhelmingly yesterday, by a five-to-one margin, to ratify a five-year agreement.
  • "\nThe contract ratification in McDonough follows the April 10 ratification vote for Local 728 members at Republic Services in Cumming, Ga.
  • "\nThe Teamsters Solid Waste and Recycling Division represents over 7,000 Republic Services workers across the country.\nFounded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
  • Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and "like" us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/teamsters .\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/georgia-teamsters-ratify-new-agr...\n'