Jimmy Hoffa

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.

Key Points: 
  • "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.

Teamsters Applaud Confirmation Of Su As Next Deputy U.S. Labor Secretary

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

WASHINGTON, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Teamsters applaud the U.S. Senate confirming California Labor Secretary Julie Su as the next deputy U.S. Secretary of Labor.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Teamsters applaud the U.S. Senate confirming California Labor Secretary Julie Su as the next deputy U.S. Secretary of Labor.
  • Su has been a friend to the Teamsters in their fight for justice at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
  • "Julie Su will make an outstanding Deputy U.S. Secretary of Labor," Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa said.
  • As California labor secretary, Su took on key issues that negatively impacted workers head-on.

Workers At XPO Logistics In Miami Make History, Ratify First Contract

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

MIAMI LAKES, Fla., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a six-year battle, from organizing to completed contract, workers at XPO Logistics in Miami made history on Saturday, July 10 when they voted unanimously to ratify the first Teamsters contract at the transportation and logistics giant, which puts the workers' rights and work lives in a legally binding written contract for the first time.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI LAKES, Fla., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a six-year battle, from organizing to completed contract, workers at XPO Logistics in Miami made history on Saturday, July 10 when they voted unanimously to ratify the first Teamsters contract at the transportation and logistics giant, which puts the workers' rights and work lives in a legally binding written contract for the first time.
  • "XPO management said workers in the U.S. would never ratify a contract, but never is now," said Jim Hoffa, Teamsters General President.
  • "I applaud the workers who stood strong and united over the past six years, despite the company's horrific anti-worker actions and delays."
  • While thousands of workers at XPO in Europe belong to unions, this is the first ever Teamster contract at the company and paves the way for more to come.

Teamsters Applaud First Labor Complaint Filing Under USMCA Rapid Response Mechanism

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Monday, May 10, 2021

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 Honor Health Care Workers During National Nurses Week, National Hospital Week

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Thursday, May 6, 2021

b'WASHINGTON, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Teamsters Union is proud to honor nurses during National Nurses Week, May 6-12, and all health care workers during National Hospital Week, May 9-15.\n"On behalf of the 1.4 million members of the Teamsters Union, I want to send our deepest thanks and gratitude to all health care workers.

Key Points: 
  • b'WASHINGTON, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Teamsters Union is proud to honor nurses during National Nurses Week, May 6-12, and all health care workers during National Hospital Week, May 9-15.\n"On behalf of the 1.4 million members of the Teamsters Union, I want to send our deepest thanks and gratitude to all health care workers.
  • Over this past year, during a global pandemic, Americans have witnessed just how significant health care workers are in getting patients the critical care they need," said Jim Hoffa, Teamsters General President.
  • "Teamster health care workers show great care and compassion for patients and their loved ones during their most trying of times, and for that, we are truly grateful.
  • "It takes every person in the hospital and medical settingincluding an interdisciplinary health care team of Teamstersto provide excellent care.

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

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021

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

Key Points: 
  • 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'

Teamsters Applaud American Jobs Plan, Inclusion Of Job Creation, Worker Protections

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

WASHINGTON, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters Union supports the American Jobs Plan as, among its many positive goals, it will promote job creation and enact worker protections.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters Union supports the American Jobs Plan as, among its many positive goals, it will promote job creation and enact worker protections.
  • The administration's commitment to modernizing the nation's aging infrastructure will create good-paying jobs that will revitalize the middle class for working Americans.
  • "The American Jobs Plan will modernize our roads, bridges, ports, airports, rail, and transit systems all critical parts of America's supply chain," said Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa.
  • "At its core, the American Jobs Plan is not only commitment to investing in our infrastructure, but also investing in the American people," Hoffa said.

Teamsters Decry Uptick In Violence Against Asian-Americans Since Pandemic

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Friday, March 19, 2021

"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 .

Teamsters Laud Senate Passage Of COVID-19 Stimulus Package, Securing Pensions For Workers, Retirees

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Saturday, March 6, 2021

The vote marks the furthest such wide-reaching pension legislation has progressed since Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa was elected head of the union in 1998.

Key Points: 
  • The vote marks the furthest such wide-reaching pension legislation has progressed since Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa was elected head of the union in 1998.
  • Because changes were made to the bill in the Senate, it must go back to the House for approval before heading to President Biden's desk for his signature.
  • "For more than two decades, Teamster members, retirees and officials have worked tirelessly to make sure the hard-earned retirements of its members are protected," Hoffa said.
  • Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.

Hoffa: House Vote On Policing Legislation Is Necessary Step Towards Justice

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Thursday, March 4, 2021

WASHINGTON, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The following is a statement from Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa on the House's passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The following is a statement from Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa on the House's passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
  • "For too long, communities of color have found themselves unfairly targeted by some in law enforcement.
  • That needs to stop, and will, when this legislation becomes law.
  • Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.