Trade unions in the United States

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.

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 Union 987 reaches new collective agreement with Coca-Cola, ending a two-week strike

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Thursday, April 1, 2021
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CALGARY, April 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teamsters Local Union 987 has reached a new collective agreement with Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited.

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  • CALGARY, April 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teamsters Local Union 987 has reached a new collective agreement with Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited.
  • Union plant workers had been without a collective agreement since October 2020.
  • The new collective agreement includes improved language that employees have expressed will provide them with a stronger sense of job security and trust with the company.
  • About Teamsters Local Union 987 of Alberta:
    Teamsters Local Union 987 of Alberta is a family of more than 5,000 workers strong from over 13 industries and 40 collective agreements.

Teamsters Decry Uptick In Violence Against Asian-Americans Since Pandemic

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Friday, March 19, 2021
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"The coronavirus has tested the resolve of the American people," Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa said.

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  • "The coronavirus has tested the resolve of the American people," Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa said.
  • "The shootings this week at several Asian-owned massage parlors were a tragedy," said Marcus King, Director of the Teamsters' Human Rights and Diversity Commission.
  • 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 .

Hoffa: Dream And Promise Act Brings Certainty To Hardworking U.S. Immigrants

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Friday, March 19, 2021
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"This measure approved by the House would allow union members to continue contributing to their communities, supporting their families and the U.S. economy.

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  • "This measure approved by the House would allow union members to continue contributing to their communities, supporting their families and the U.S. economy.
  • The bill would help provide a secure future for workers and a stable workforce in construction, food processing, transportation, hospitality and many other industries.
  • The Dream and Promise Act will bring long-time residents out of the shadows by creating permanent protections and a fair path to citizenship."
  • Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.

First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) and Labourers International Union of North America (LiUNA) sign Memorandum of Understanding to Unite Interests

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
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Through the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the FNMPC and LiUNA will strive to achieve our mutual objectives related to the enhancement of the ability of First Nations to maximize benefits from their participation in major projects that impact their traditional territories.

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  • Through the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the FNMPC and LiUNA will strive to achieve our mutual objectives related to the enhancement of the ability of First Nations to maximize benefits from their participation in major projects that impact their traditional territories.
  • "LiUNA is a strong advocate for training and employing Indigenous workers throughout Canada and has unequivocally endorsed the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
  • The Coalition is a non-political, First Nation led business capacity organization with a growing membership of 70 First Nations nationally.
  • LiUNA Established in 1903 the Labourers' International Union of North America is a powerhouse of highly-skilled workers who build and strengthen communities across North America.

UNITE HERE Local 11 Launches New “COVID Hotel Grade” Website

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Thursday, March 11, 2021
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The Southern California hotel workers union today launched a new website, COVIDHotelGrade.org to alert Los Angeles County hotel guests which hotels have key guarantees in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • The Southern California hotel workers union today launched a new website, COVIDHotelGrade.org to alert Los Angeles County hotel guests which hotels have key guarantees in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Health coverage for workers guaranteed in an agreement with worker representatives so workers and their families have the care they need during the pandemic.
  • The pandemic has been devastating for our members, said Kurt Petersen, Co-President of UNITE HERE Local 11 and chief negotiator with the hotel industry in Southern California.
  • UNITE HERE Local 11 is the union of more than 32,000 workers in hotels, restaurants, airports, sports arenas & convention centers in So.

UNITE HERE Local 11 Announces Growing Support of Chateau Marmont Boycott as Stonewall Democratic Club and WeHo Elected Leaders Sign On

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
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The Stonewall Democratic Club has pledged to boycott the Chateau Marmont until it demonstrates a commitment to ensuring that all workersregardless of their race, sex, or backgroundfeel treated with dignity and respect.

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  • The Stonewall Democratic Club has pledged to boycott the Chateau Marmont until it demonstrates a commitment to ensuring that all workersregardless of their race, sex, or backgroundfeel treated with dignity and respect.
  • In response to the workers appeals, community leaders have voiced their support for the Chateau Marmont workers and their campaign for justice and accountability.
  • The Stonewall Democratic Club , a leading voice advancing equality for all, is the latest organization to announce their support for the Chateaus workers.
  • UNITE HERE Local 11 is a labor union representing over 32,000 hospitality workers in Southern California and Arizona who work in hotels, restaurants, universities, convention centers and airports.

Teamsters Local 350 Supports $100 Million Settlement For Recology Rate Payers

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Friday, March 5, 2021
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The following is an official statement from Teamsters Local Union 350 Secretary-Treasurer John Bouchard on the settlement.

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  • The following is an official statement from Teamsters Local Union 350 Secretary-Treasurer John Bouchard on the settlement.
  • "Teamsters Local 350 is proud of the work our members do at Recology to help protect public health and keep our city beautiful," said Local 350 Secretary-Treasurer John Bouchard.
  • More than 10,000 Teamsters members who live in San Francisco are among the rate payers anticipated to be reimbursed in this settlement.
  • Teamsters Local Union 350 represents 900 sanitation workers at Recology throughout San Francisco, providing professional recycling and trash removal services to hundreds of thousands of San Franciscans each day.

ScholarMatch Employees Vote to Form Union with Teamsters 856

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --After battling an anti-worker campaign, direct service staff at San Francisco-based non-profit ScholarMatch overwhelmingly voted to form a union with Teamsters Local 856by nearly 90 percent yesterday.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --After battling an anti-worker campaign, direct service staff at San Francisco-based non-profit ScholarMatch overwhelmingly voted to form a union with Teamsters Local 856by nearly 90 percent yesterday.
  • However, management quickly reneged on its promise and forced its employees to hold an election through the National Labor Relations Board.
  • ScholarMatch employees join Local 856's 17,000 members throughout Northern California, including an expanding non-profit sector.
  • Founded in 1949, Teamsters Local 856 represents 17,000 hardworking members in the San Francisco Bay Area, North Bay, Sacramento, and Central Valley communities.