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Hoffa: White House Organizing Task Force Will Empower Workers On The Job

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Monday, April 26, 2021
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This new panel shows both workers and big business that this White House values hardworking Americans and believes they should be treated with dignity and respect.\n"The popularity of unions is on the rise with everyday working people.

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  • This new panel shows both workers and big business that this White House values hardworking Americans and believes they should be treated with dignity and respect.\n"The popularity of unions is on the rise with everyday working people.
  • This new task force is just the latest sign that\'s what the Biden administration plans to do.
  • "\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'

Uptown Shopping Centre May Be Left Without Sanitation After Janitors Vote to Strike

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
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b'VICTORIA, British Columbia, April 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Janitors working at Uptown Shopping Centre have voted to strike following nearly a year of their employer, Everclean Facility Services, refusing to provide a living wage to this newly unionized group of workers.

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  • b'VICTORIA, British Columbia, April 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Janitors working at Uptown Shopping Centre have voted to strike following nearly a year of their employer, Everclean Facility Services, refusing to provide a living wage to this newly unionized group of workers.
  • Uptown shopping centre is one of the largest properties in Victoria, including retail, office, and recreational facilities.
  • A strike by Uptown janitors would leave this widely-used public space with no sanitation staff.\nThe workers voted to unionize with SEIU Local 2 in June 2020 and have been fighting for a fair first collective agreement ever since.
  • Something has got to give.\xe2\x80\x9d\nSEIU Local 2 represents workers in Nova Scotia, Ontario, Alberta, New Brunswick and British Columbia.\n'

Teamsters Canada Pleased with Direction of Federal Budget

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Monday, April 19, 2021
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b'LAVAL, Quebec, April 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The national president of Teamsters Canada, Fran\xc3\xa7ois Laporte, made the following comments regarding today\xe2\x80\x99s federal budget:\n\xe2\x80\x9cI am relieved that Ottawa continues to support workers and reject the politics of austerity.

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  • b'LAVAL, Quebec, April 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The national president of Teamsters Canada, Fran\xc3\xa7ois Laporte, made the following comments regarding today\xe2\x80\x99s federal budget:\n\xe2\x80\x9cI am relieved that Ottawa continues to support workers and reject the politics of austerity.
  • We must improve care for seniors and the working conditions of those who care for them.\n\xe2\x80\x9cFinally, improvements to a federal working conditions represent a step in the right direction.
  • The new federal $15/hour minimum wage will bring the wages of many federal workers up in line with some of the provincial minimum wage requirements.
  • The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, with which Teamsters Canada is affiliated, has 1.4 million members in North America.

Shred-it Workers In New Jersey Join Teamsters

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Thursday, April 22, 2021
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b'WASHINGTON, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Drivers and helpers for Shred-it, Inc., in Trenton, N.J. have voted overwhelmingly, by a more than 3 to 1margin, to join Teamsters Local 469 in Hazlet, N.J.

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  • b'WASHINGTON, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Drivers and helpers for Shred-it, Inc., in Trenton, N.J. have voted overwhelmingly, by a more than 3 to 1margin, to join Teamsters Local 469 in Hazlet, N.J.
  • "We are grateful and honored to be represented by Local 469 and will continue to work together to win fair and honest compensation and benefits.
  • Today\'s victory in New Jersey is the latest effort to organize workers employed by Stericycle and follows a February 12 organizing win at Local 251 for Shred-it workers in Pawtucket, R.I.\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 Applaud Nomination Of Deirdre Hamilton To Serve On National Mediation Board

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
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b'WASHINGTON, April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Teamsters Union applauds today\'s announcement by the Biden administration of its nomination of Deirdre Hamilton to serve as a member on the National Mediation Board (NMB).

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  • b'WASHINGTON, April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Teamsters Union applauds today\'s announcement by the Biden administration of its nomination of Deirdre Hamilton to serve as a member on the National Mediation Board (NMB).
  • Hamilton has done an outstanding job serving as staff attorney to the Airline Division these past six years," said Teamsters Airline Division Director Capt.
  • "\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 Local 767 Endorses Lydia Bean For Congress

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Monday, April 19, 2021
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b'FORT WORTH, Texas, April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Teamsters Local Union 767 announced its support Lydia Bean for Congress in the upcoming special election in the Texas 6th Congressional District.\nRaised in a middle-class family, Lydia Bean knows firsthand the challenges working families face and will be a strong advocate for working families in North Texas.\n"Essential workers like the members of Teamster Local 767 braved the frontline of the pandemic and continue to deliver a record volume of packages to homes and businesses in our community," Bean said.

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  • b'FORT WORTH, Texas, April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Teamsters Local Union 767 announced its support Lydia Bean for Congress in the upcoming special election in the Texas 6th Congressional District.\nRaised in a middle-class family, Lydia Bean knows firsthand the challenges working families face and will be a strong advocate for working families in North Texas.\n"Essential workers like the members of Teamster Local 767 braved the frontline of the pandemic and continue to deliver a record volume of packages to homes and businesses in our community," Bean said.
  • "I am proud to have their support and will work to make sure essential workers are kept safe in the warehouse and on the road.
  • "\n"Workers and working families have a friend in Lydia Bean," said Andrew Reddell, Teamsters Local Union 767 President.
  • "In Congress, Lydia Bean will prioritize the urgent need to make investments in our roads, bridges, and transportation infrastructure to keep our members safe and boost long-term economic growth.

Teamsters Reach Agreement In Principle With Allegiant Air

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
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b'LAS VEGAS, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters have reached an agreement in principle for 415 mechanics and related classifications at Allegiant Air.

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  • b'LAS VEGAS, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters have reached an agreement in principle for 415 mechanics and related classifications at Allegiant Air.
  • "\nThe Teamsters, who already represent pilots and dispatchers at the company, were certified as the group\'s exclusive representative on March 7, 2018.
  • The process of negotiating a first collective bargaining agreement for the workers began in January 2019.
  • Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and "like" us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/teamsters .\n'

Teamsters Local 120 Ratifies Contract With U.S. Foodservice

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021
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b'PLYMOUTH, Minn., April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Members at U.S. Foodservice in Plymouth, Minn. voted overwhelmingly to ratify their latest collective bargaining agreement over the weekend, avoiding a strike.\n"These workers were ready to take a stand and hit the picket line, but thanks to our unified negotiating committee, it didn\'t come to that," said Rich Fredrick, Local 120 Business Agent.\nThe agreement is good for the next four years and has a number of improvements.

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  • b'PLYMOUTH, Minn., April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Members at U.S. Foodservice in Plymouth, Minn. voted overwhelmingly to ratify their latest collective bargaining agreement over the weekend, avoiding a strike.\n"These workers were ready to take a stand and hit the picket line, but thanks to our unified negotiating committee, it didn\'t come to that," said Rich Fredrick, Local 120 Business Agent.\nThe agreement is good for the next four years and has a number of improvements.
  • These include annual raises of at least one dollar per hour and a pay increase of $2.45 for workers with a Class A Commercial Driver\'s License, an improved vacation accrual schedule, improved successor language and protections against unjust termination due to the on-board vehicle cameras.
  • It\'s about time that they be recognized for their value, and that\'s what this contract does," said Tom Erickson, Teamsters Local 120 President.\nTeamsters Local 120 proudly represents over 11,500 members in the states of Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
  • To find out more, go to https://www.teamsterslocal120.org/ .\n'

Republic Services Workers In Cumming Ratify First Teamster Contract

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021
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b'WASHINGTON, April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --After a hard-fought, two-year struggle, Teamsters at Republic Services in Cumming, Ga., unanimously ratified their first contract on Saturday.

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  • b'WASHINGTON, April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --After a hard-fought, two-year struggle, Teamsters at Republic Services in Cumming, Ga., unanimously ratified their first contract on Saturday.
  • "I want to thank my brothers and sisters in Cumming for staying united throughout our battle at the bargaining table.
  • We overcame everything the company threw at uscountless anti-union attacks from managementto win this first contract," said Tart, a 15-year residential driver at Republic Services.
  • "\n"Throughout the organizing and contract campaigns, Teamsters at Republic Services showed incredible strength and solidarity.

CHBC Announces Appointment of Sara Fitzsimon Nelson to Policy Director

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021
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b'SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Hydrogen Business Council (CHBC) today announced the appointment of Sara Fitzsimon Nelson as the policy director of the organization.\n"We are pleased to welcome Ms. Fitzsimon Nelson as the policy director of CHBC," said Lauren Skiver, Chairman of the CHBC.

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  • b'SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Hydrogen Business Council (CHBC) today announced the appointment of Sara Fitzsimon Nelson as the policy director of the organization.\n"We are pleased to welcome Ms. Fitzsimon Nelson as the policy director of CHBC," said Lauren Skiver, Chairman of the CHBC.
  • "Sara brings new energy and perspective to our organizational advocacy efforts with the Governor\'s Office, state legislature and regulatory agencies.
  • "\nFitzsimon Nelson joins CHBC after serving as a legislative analyst for the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
  • At SEIU, Fitzsimon Nelson collaborated with coalition members to draft legislation, partner with legislative staff and interact with legislative leaders.