Trade unions

Teamsters Pass Landmark Resolution To Build Worker Power At Amazon

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

The resolution states that the union will fully fund and support the Amazon Project and supply all resources necessary.

Key Points: 
  • The resolution states that the union will fully fund and support the Amazon Project and supply all resources necessary.
  • It also calls for ultimately creating a special Amazon Division to aid Amazon workers and defend and protect the standards in Teamster-represented industries from the existential threat that is Amazon.
  • "Amazon presents a massive threat to working-class communities and good jobs in the logistics industry," said Randy Korgan, Teamsters National Director for Amazon.
  • "Our 1.4 million Teamster members, their families and communities stand together in solidarity with Amazon workers, and we commit our union's full support as they build worker power for a better future.

USW Applauds ITC's Final Determination on PVLT Tires from Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

PITTSBURGH, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The United Steelworkers (USW) union today welcomed the International Trade Commission's (ITC) final affirmative determination on dumped and subsidized passenger vehicle and light truck (PVLT) tires from Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The United Steelworkers (USW) union today welcomed the International Trade Commission's (ITC) final affirmative determination on dumped and subsidized passenger vehicle and light truck (PVLT) tires from Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
  • I'm proud of all the hard work our members do every day, not just in making high-quality tires but also in safeguarding this vital industry."
  • The USW filed antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petitions against the four countries on May 13, 2020.
  • Seven representatives of the USW, including Conway, testified in support of the petitions at an ITC hearing last month.

Teamsters Local 251 Observes Juneteenth By Protesting At Home Of Boss

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Teamsters Local 251 has been negotiating a first contract with the company since November 2020.

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  • Teamsters Local 251 has been negotiating a first contract with the company since November 2020.
  • The workers gathered at Johnson Brothers of Rhode Island President Keith Miranda's home early in the morning.
  • As we celebrate the emancipation of Black Americans on Juneteenth for the first time as a federal holiday, the truth of the matter is we still have corporate enslavement in America," said Teamsters Local 251 Business Agent Matt Maini.
  • Teamsters Local 251 represents over 6,300 workers in a wide variety of industries throughout Rhode Island.

NLRB Issues Amended Complaint against Google Contractor HCL

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

PITTSBURGH, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that on June 21, 2021, Region 6 of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued an amended consolidated complaint against HCL America, Inc., a contractor at Google's Bakery Square office.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that on June 21, 2021, Region 6 of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued an amended consolidated complaint against HCL America, Inc., a contractor at Google's Bakery Square office.
  • This week's amended complaint includes a request for an extraordinary remedy: an order to restore the work sent overseas.
  • The complaint also includes a new allegation that HCL unlawfully froze wages in 2020.
  • However, on Tuesday, HCL employees were notified that they will not return to the Google Bakery Square office.

Wine Rack Workers’ Receive Support from Labour Leaders and Broader Community at Weekend Rally

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Monday, June 21, 2021

The rally was attended by labour leaders and community members in front of the Wine Rack location at Kensington Market.

Key Points: 
  • The rally was attended by labour leaders and community members in front of the Wine Rack location at Kensington Market.
  • Workers went on strike June 7th after their demands for a livable wage and a fair scheduling system was rebuffed by the employer.
  • TORONTO, June 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Workers held a rally on Saturday, June 18th in front of the Wine Rack location at Kensington Market to demand fair wages and hour scheduling.
  • SEIU Local 2 represents workers in Nova Scotia, Ontario, Alberta, New Brunswick and British Columbia.

Teamsters Local 174 Members at Columbia Distributing Vote to Strike

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Sunday, June 20, 2021

TUKWILA, Wash., June 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hundreds of Teamsters Local 174 members who work at Columbia Distributing voted unanimously in favor of a strike against their employer today during a spirited online meeting.

Key Points: 
  • TUKWILA, Wash., June 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hundreds of Teamsters Local 174 members who work at Columbia Distributing voted unanimously in favor of a strike against their employer today during a spirited online meeting.
  • "Our members will not ever settle for a contract that doesn't actually protect them and their livelihoods, and they proved that today with this unanimous strike authorization.
  • Now that a strike has been authorized by the membership, one can be called at any moment.
  • Founded in 1909, Teamsters Local 174 represents 8,600 working men and women in Seattle and the surrounding areas.

Canada’s unions elect new leaders to help chart a hopeful post-pandemic future for workers

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Friday, June 18, 2021

The Canadian Labour Congress(CLC) is Canadas major umbrella organization of national unions, provincial federations of labour and local labour councils and represents over three million workers.

Key Points: 
  • The Canadian Labour Congress(CLC) is Canadas major umbrella organization of national unions, provincial federations of labour and local labour councils and represents over three million workers.
  • Bea Bruske from United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) was elected as the CLCs President.
  • She replaces retiring President Hassan Yussuff who has held the position for two terms spanning the past seven years.
  • These positions include representation forLGBTQ2SI, young workers, workers of colour, Indigenous workers and disability rights, as well as regional representatives across Canada.

Teamster USF Reddaway Freight Members Approve New Contract

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Friday, June 18, 2021

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

Key Points: 
  • 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."

Media Advisory/SEIU Local 2: Wine Rack Workers are Holding a Second Solidarity Rally at Kensington Market; Jessica Bell MPP will be Speaking

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Friday, June 18, 2021

TORONTO, June 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wine Rack workers will be holding a second solidarity rally in front of the Wine Rack store location in Kensington Market (267 Augusta Ave.) on Saturday, June 19th from 1 pm to 3 pm.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, June 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wine Rack workers will be holding a second solidarity rally in front of the Wine Rack store location in Kensington Market (267 Augusta Ave.) on Saturday, June 19th from 1 pm to 3 pm.
  • Jessica Bell MPP will be in attendance and delivering a short speech.
  • Wine Rack is owned by teachers and educators via the Ontario Teachers Pension Plan.
  • SEIU Local 2 represents workers in Nova Scotia, Ontario, Alberta, New Brunswick and British Columbia.

Workers At Modern Cannabis Logan Square Join Teamsters Local 777

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Friday, June 18, 2021

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.