Trade unions in the United States

Teamsters Joint Council 7 Statement on Robbie Hunter's Retirement from State Building and Construction Trades Council of California

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The following is a statement from Teamsters Joint Council 7 President and International Vice President Rome Aloise on Robbie Hunter's retirement from the State Building and Construction Trades Council of California:

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The following is a statement from Teamsters Joint Council 7 President and International Vice President Rome Aloise on Robbie Hunter's retirement from the State Building and Construction Trades Council of California:
    "There are few people in any profession that are close to irreplaceable, and I believe Robbie Hunter is one of those people who will be difficult, if not impossible, to replace as head of the California State Building and Construction Trades Council.
  • Having worked closely with him over the years, I can attest to his dedication, work ethic, commitment to his affiliates, and to all of the labor movement.
  • The Teamsters Union had a friend that always had our backs, and we his.
  • Teamsters Joint Council 7 represents 150,000 members and retirees in Northern California, the Central Valley and Northern Nevada.

New Study Shows Partnership Between Michigan's Skilled Craft Unions And The Biopharmaceutical Industry Resulted In More Than $1.1 Billion In Investment Over Six Years

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
AFL–CIO, Canadian Labour Congress, American Federation of Labor, Craft unionism, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Construction, Trade unions, Trade unions in the United States, Trade unions in Canada

"This study demonstrates the value of the critical partnership between the biopharmaceutical industry and the skilled construction craft union workers in Michigan," said Brian O'Donnell, Business Manager and Financial Secretary, IBEW Local 131.

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  • "This study demonstrates the value of the critical partnership between the biopharmaceutical industry and the skilled construction craft union workers in Michigan," said Brian O'Donnell, Business Manager and Financial Secretary, IBEW Local 131.
  • As Michigan looks to diversify its economy, the biopharmaceutical industry and the skilled union craft workers employed by the industry help create that growing economic engine.
  • The industry relies on the skills, training, and work ethic of our members from the first ground broken to wiring the labs."
  • 14 skilled Michigan craft unions contributed an estimated 906,850 labor hours to biopharmaceutical industry construction projects over the six years, earning $25,409,944.

Alsco Workers Join Teamsters Local 991

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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PENSACOLA, Fla., June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Drivers at Alsco Laundry in Pensacola, Fla. have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 991.

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  • PENSACOLA, Fla., June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Drivers at Alsco Laundry in Pensacola, Fla. have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 991.
  • "We represent workers at other Alsco Laundry locations, and we are thrilled to welcome these workers into our Teamster family," said Jim Gookins, Local 991 Secretary-Treasurer.
  • Ryan Ali and Travis Barnes work at Alsco Pensacola and they both voted in favor of joining the Teamsters.
  • Teamsters Local 991 represents workers in a wide variety of industries throughout Alabama and northwest Florida.

Teamster USF Reddaway Freight Members Approve New Contract

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Friday, June 18, 2021
Trade unions, Transport, Change to Win Federation, Trade unions in the United States, Reddaway, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, YRC Worldwide, YRC, Land transport

Reddaway members voted from June 10 to 17 at their local unions, and vote results were released today.

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  • Reddaway members voted from June 10 to 17 at their local unions, and vote results were released today.
  • "This is an excellent agreement that provides our members at USF Reddaway with the security and fairness they deserve," said Ernie Soehl, Director of the Teamsters National Freight Division.
  • "This contract achieves our goal over the years of bringing our Reddaway members' wages and benefits in line with their fellow Teamsters at YRC Freight," Paffenroth said.
  • "This new agreement brings Reddaway under the same contract as YRC Freight, Holland and New Penn."

Workers At Modern Cannabis Logan Square Join Teamsters Local 777

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Friday, June 18, 2021
Trade unions, Canadian Labour Congress, Trade unions in the United States, Change to Win Federation, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Road haulage, Joseph Glimco

CHICAGO, June 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With over 80 percent of workers voting in favor of union representation,Modern Cannabis (MOCA) Budtenders in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago have joined Teamsters Local 777 the second location at the company to do so.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, June 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With over 80 percent of workers voting in favor of union representation,Modern Cannabis (MOCA) Budtenders in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago have joined Teamsters Local 777 the second location at the company to do so.
  • "Congratulations to everyone on this groundbreaking victory," said Jim Glimco, President of Local 777.
  • Earlier this week, another group of cannabis workers in Adelanto, Calif. also voted to join the Teamsters.
  • Founded in 1937, Teamsters Local 777 represents workers in a wide variety of industries throughout the Chicago area.

CerraCap Ventures Becomes Founding Underwriter of SoCalCIO, InspireCIO's Newest Chapter

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Friday, June 11, 2021
AFL–CIO, Trade unions in the United States

CerraCap Ventures is now a Founding Underwriter of SoCalCIO, the newest chapter in the InspireCIO Leadership Network.

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  • CerraCap Ventures is now a Founding Underwriter of SoCalCIO, the newest chapter in the InspireCIO Leadership Network.
  • "As a Founding Underwriter of SoCalCIO, CerraCap Ventures will be deeply involved in institutionalizing the chapter and helping to support members here in the Southern California region.
  • - Saurabh Ranjan, Founder and CEO @ CerraCap Ventures
    "There is no textbook on how to become a great CIO.
  • SoCalCIO is led by a CIO Advisory Board which sets the annual program agenda for the chapter which is CIO-led, CIO-focused and CIO-attended.

High Court Finds Terranea Resort Illegally Fired Cook Who Spoke with Media about Labor Conditions, Organized Union Campaign with UNITE HERE Local 11

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Restaurant, Bar, Professional services, Luxury, Food, Beverage, Destinations, Construction & Property, Travel, Retail, Labor, Legal, REIT, Public policy, Government, Labor, Labor relations, Trade unions, Trade unions in the United States, Employment, UNITE HERE, Canadian Labour Congress, AFL–CIO, Union busting, Union organizer, Union of Needletrades, Industrial and Textile Employees

Freddy Lovato wasthe court observedthe most prominent advocate for union representation at the hotel.

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  • Freddy Lovato wasthe court observedthe most prominent advocate for union representation at the hotel.
  • The court found Terranea management responded to Lovato and his coworkers union organizing by requiring workers to attend mandatory anti-union meetings.
  • At one meeting, the resorts president warned employees that the union would represent the employees over my dead body.
  • UNITE HERE Local 11 is a labor union representing over 32,000 hospitality workers in Southern California and Arizona that work in hotels, restaurants, universities, convention centers, and airports.

NABTU SAYS 'THE TIME IS NOW' FOR INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT

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Monday, June 7, 2021
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WASHINGTON, DC, June 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Over the weekend, North Americas Building Trades Unions (NABTU) hosted its annual U.S.

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  • WASHINGTON, DC, June 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Over the weekend, North Americas Building Trades Unions (NABTU) hosted its annual U.S.
  • Legislative Conference to a virtual audience consisting of building trades leaders from across the nation.
  • Every year, NABTU and our Governing Board of Presidents look forward to hosting this fantastic event as an opportunity to bring together our members, industry partners, and political leaders, said NABTU President, Sean McGarvey.
  • For more information, please visit www.nabtu.org, and to learn more about the building trades efforts, follow the hashtag #BuildingTradesWhateverItTakes.

Union Strong NextGen Platform Makes Instant Smartphone Communication Affordable for the Entire Labor Movement

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Monday, June 7, 2021
Other Consumer, Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Marketing, Communications, Telecommunications, Software, Consumer, Data management, Consumer electronics, Labour Party (UK) affiliated trade union, Political funding in the United Kingdom, Trade unions in the United States, Labor, Labor relations, AFL–CIO

Union Strong , the smartphone app for the labor movement, launched its Next Generation platform today delivering advanced features to better engage members on their smartphones and ensuring any local in the labor movement can take part.

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  • Union Strong , the smartphone app for the labor movement, launched its Next Generation platform today delivering advanced features to better engage members on their smartphones and ensuring any local in the labor movement can take part.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210607005188/en/
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    The Union Strong app allows unions to contact members where, how and when it matters most.
  • It's affordable, simple, powerful and connects The New York State Pipe Trades Association with our 12 local union affiliates and their members.
  • Unlike emails, push notifications are seen instantly, giving members instant access to union information, said Greg McHale, Founder & CEO of Union Strong.

Hoffa: Teamsters Applaud Biden's Selection Of Wilcox For NLRB Opening

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Trade unions in the United States, Trade unions, Canadian Labour Congress, Change to Win Federation, Road haulage

"The Teamsters are pleased that President Biden has chosen an experienced and capable nominee in Gwynne Wilcox for the existing NLRB opening, as she is someone who understands the importance of the agency in sticking up for hardworking Americans who are just trying their best to support their families.

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  • "The Teamsters are pleased that President Biden has chosen an experienced and capable nominee in Gwynne Wilcox for the existing NLRB opening, as she is someone who understands the importance of the agency in sticking up for hardworking Americans who are just trying their best to support their families.
  • The Teamsters call on the Senate to quickly confirm her."
  • Founded 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 .