Trade unions

Teamsters Local 533 On Strike Against RTC Washoe Bus Contractor Keolis Transit

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Trade unions, Transport, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Change to Win Federation, Canadian Labour Congress, Road haulage, Land transport, Strike action, Keolis

"We've spent over a year encouraging the contractor for RTC bus system, Keolis Corporation, to act as a fair employer and community investor without success," said Gary Watson, Teamsters Local 533 President.

Key Points: 
  • "We've spent over a year encouraging the contractor for RTC bus system, Keolis Corporation, to act as a fair employer and community investor without success," said Gary Watson, Teamsters Local 533 President.
  • At the latest bargaining session last week, Keolis made a proposal to eliminate Teamsters Health insurance with 60 days notice.
  • The employees and Teamsters Local 533 members will conduct a picket line strike, protesting a litany of unfair labor practices that are crippling the RTC bus system.
  • A strike sanction for Teamsters 533 was passed unanimously by Teamsters Joint Council 7 and the Northern Nevada Central Labor Council last month.

Teamsters and CHEJ Launch "Vulcan Materials Quarry Watch"

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Canadian Labour Congress, Trade unions in the United States, Trade unions, Change to Win Federation, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Road haulage

CHEJ, one of America's oldest and most effective environmental organizations, works to empower people to build healthy communities and prevent harm to human health caused by exposure to environmental threats.

Key Points: 
  • CHEJ, one of America's oldest and most effective environmental organizations, works to empower people to build healthy communities and prevent harm to human health caused by exposure to environmental threats.
  • "Our Resource Library provides neighborhood activists and communities with extensive step-by-step guides to help them fight back against companies like Vulcan Materials."
  • 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 .

USW, US Wind Announce Partnership to Transform Historic Sparrows Point Site

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Trade unions, AFL–CIO, Canadian Labour Congress, International Federation of Chemical, Energy, Mine and General Workers' Unions, International Metalworkers' Federation, United Steelworkers, Offshore wind power, Sparrows Point, Maryland, Steel, Organizations

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Steelworkers union (USW) announced today that it will partner with US Wind as it transforms a portion of the former Sparrows Point steel mill into a manufacturing facility supporting the growth of offshore wind energy.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The United Steelworkers union (USW) announced today that it will partner with US Wind as it transforms a portion of the former Sparrows Point steel mill into a manufacturing facility supporting the growth of offshore wind energy.
  • US Wind plans to use the site to make the monopile foundations needed for their offshore wind developments.
  • The USW and US Wind will also mutually support workers' rights to unionize and collectively bargain.
  • "The loss of the Sparrows Point steel mill, which once employed thousands of workers, was a huge blow to the Baltimore community and to U.S. manufacturing as a whole," Conway said.

Unifor members at Bombardier Aviation ratify collective agreement

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Saturday, July 31, 2021
International Metalworkers' Federation, International Transport Workers' Federation, Jerry Dias, Trade unions, Trade unions in Canada, International Federation of Journalists, Unifor, Companies of Canada, Organizations, Bombardier Inc., Collective agreement, Bombardier Aviation

TORONTO, July 31, 2021 /CNW/ - Unifor Local 112 and 673 members at Bombardier Aviation's Downsview plant have voted to ratify new three-year collective agreements.

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  • TORONTO, July 31, 2021 /CNW/ - Unifor Local 112 and 673 members at Bombardier Aviation's Downsview plant have voted to ratify new three-year collective agreements.
  • "These new agreements make significant progress on the key issues identified by our members, including pensions, and job security protections against out-sourcing and the use of contractors," said Unifor National President Jerry Dias.
  • The new collective agreement, which covers approximately 1,500 Bombardier Aviation workers, is in effect from June 23, 2021 to June 23, 2024.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Hoffa: House Passed Labor-HHS Spending Bill Looks After The Needs Of U.S. Workers

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Friday, July 30, 2021
Trade unions in the United States, Trade unions, Canadian Labour Congress, Change to Win Federation, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Road haulage, Wage and Hour Division, Labor in the United States

"The Teamsters want to thank Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) for her hard work in getting a spending measure through the House that emphasizes the needs of workers by reversing a decade of underinvestment in core priorities such as worker protections, education and public health.

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  • "The Teamsters want to thank Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) for her hard work in getting a spending measure through the House that emphasizes the needs of workers by reversing a decade of underinvestment in core priorities such as worker protections, education and public health.
  • "The funding included in the legislation for worker protections will allow the Department of Labor to rebuild its staff to better protect the health, safety, wages, rights and benefits or our nation's workers.
  • We are particularly pleased with the increases for the Wage and Hour Division and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
  • 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: New NLRB Members Approved By Senate Will Ensure Workers Are Heard

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Friday, July 30, 2021
Trade unions in the United States, Canadian Labour Congress, Change to Win Federation, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Road haulage, National Labor Relations Board, Trade unions, Labor relations, Human activities

"For too long, workers' efforts to join together and bargain for fair wages and working conditions have been stymied at the NLRB.

Key Points: 
  • "For too long, workers' efforts to join together and bargain for fair wages and working conditions have been stymied at the NLRB.
  • "These are people who are familiar with the efforts of big business to limit unions in the workplace.
  • They won't be fooled by the corporate double-speak that merely attempts to allow companies to continue to pad their profits at the expense of workers.
  • Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.

Teamsters Commend Congressional Action On Fair And Open Skies Act

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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WASHINGTON, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from Teamsters Airline Division Capt.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from Teamsters Airline Division Capt.
  • David Bourne regarding the U.S. House of Representatives' inclusion of HR 3095, the Fair and Open Skies Act, as an amendment to the House Appropriations Bill.
  • "The Teamsters and our allies on Capitol Hill have been working extremely hard to ensure that 'flag of convenience' schemes don't undermine commercial aviation in the United States.
  • Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.

Teamsters Support Fair And Open Skies Act

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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WASHINGTON, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Teamsters are applauding the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for passing the Fair and Open Skies Act, HR 3095.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Teamsters are applauding the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for passing the Fair and Open Skies Act, HR 3095.
  • "The Teamsters fought hard for this congratulations on a great victory for our union brothers and sisters," said Capt.
  • of Transportation from issuing a permit to a foreign airline if it conflicts with the labor standards outlined in the U.S.-EU-Iceland-Norway open skies agreement.
  • Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.

USW Tech Workers Ratify Historic First Contract at HCL

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Trade unions, International Federation of Chemical, Energy, Mine and General Workers' Unions, Canadian Labour Congress, AFL–CIO, International Metalworkers' Federation, United Steelworkers, Employment

PITTSBURGH, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that workers have ratified a first contract with Google contractor HCL America, Inc., covering about 65 employees who are based in Pittsburgh.

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  • PITTSBURGH, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that workers have ratified a first contract with Google contractor HCL America, Inc., covering about 65 employees who are based in Pittsburgh.
  • USW International President Tom Conway said that the three-year contract improves wages, job security and working conditions.
  • "More than ever, our struggle with HCL shows that all workers deserve the protections and benefits of a union contract."
  • "HCL can no longer use issues like wage rates, job descriptions or opportunities for advancement to divide workers," said Renata Nelson, another member of the bargaining committee who works for HCL.

Kroger Central Division and Central Illinois Associates Ratify New Agreements

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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INDIANAPOLIS, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kroger's Central Division and its associates working in central Illinois area stores have ratified new labor agreements with UFCW Local 536.

Key Points: 
  • INDIANAPOLIS, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Kroger's Central Division and its associates working in central Illinois area stores have ratified new labor agreements with UFCW Local 536.
  • Kroger Central Division will invest $11.3 million in wage increases during the three-year term of the new agreements.
  • "We are pleased we could reach agreements which support our central Illinois associates and our company.
  • Under the terms of the new agreements associates will receive significant pay increases, affordable and comprehensive health care, and continued investment in our associates' pension fund," said Colleen Juergensen, president of the Kroger Central Division.