Trade unions

Waste Workers in Southern California Join Teamsters Union

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
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The Southern California waste workers are seeking improved working conditions, better wages and stronger benefits.

Key Points: 
  • The Southern California waste workers are seeking improved working conditions, better wages and stronger benefits.
  • "On behalf of the Teamsters Waste and Recycling Division, I want to congratulate Simi Valley workers on their overwhelming victory at Waste Management today.
  • These workers now have a more secure future under a strong union voice," said Chuck Stiles, Director of the Teamsters Waste and Recycling Division.
  • The Teamsters Waste and Recycling Division represents thousands of WMI workers at locations nationwide.

Wine Rack workers publicly call on Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan to take action, launch public campaign

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Saturday, May 29, 2021
Canadian Labour Congress, Change to Win Federation, Dupont Circle, Service Employees International Union, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, First Quench Retailing, Ontario wine, Trade unions, Service companies, Economy

TORONTO, May 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wine Rack workers, members of SEIU Local 2, gathered outside of the Ontario Teachers Pension Plan offices, to call on OTPP to take immediate action.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, May 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wine Rack workers, members of SEIU Local 2, gathered outside of the Ontario Teachers Pension Plan offices, to call on OTPP to take immediate action.
  • The workers, who are in bargaining with Wine Rack, say these are not negotiations as usual.
  • What might come as a surprise to some, is who owns the company: The Ontario Teachers Pension Plan, through one of its holdings, Arterra Wines Canada.
  • Some teachers are already voicing their support for the Wine Rack workers and are calling on their colleagues to do the same.

Dias calls for action in Mexico

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
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TORONTO, May 27, 2021 /CNW/ - Unifor National President Jerry Dias told a media conference in Mexico City today that immediate and strong action is needed to ensure free and transparent union votes for Mexican workers.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, May 27, 2021 /CNW/ - Unifor National President Jerry Dias told a media conference in Mexico City today that immediate and strong action is needed to ensure free and transparent union votes for Mexican workers.
  • And it must be punished," Dias told the media conference by Zoom.
  • Reports out of Mexico include allegations of illegal vote tampering, ballot destruction and worker intimidation by the CTM union, halting a long-awaited ratification vote for roughly 6,000 workers at GM's truck plant in Central Mexico.
  • Dias said Unifor became involved with the renegotiation of NAFTA to address the issue of jobs moving to low-wage jurisdictions and unequal rights for workers.

Unifor donates $450,000 to MSF for work in Gaza, India and Mexico

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Trade unions in Canada, International Federation of Journalists, International Metalworkers' Federation, International Transport Workers' Federation, Unifor, Trade unions, Organizations

"We know these funds in the hands of MSF will be used to provide critical and urgent care for those suffering," said Unifor Secretary-Treasurer Lana Payne.

Key Points: 
  • "We know these funds in the hands of MSF will be used to provide critical and urgent care for those suffering," said Unifor Secretary-Treasurer Lana Payne.
  • "In the meantime, Unifor urges international leaders to engage in meaningful dialogue to prevent further escalations during this tenuous ceasefire.
  • Unifor locals and members are also urged to provide their solidarity and support by donating to MSF by visiting: https://www.doctorswithoutborders.ca
    Unifor also donated $150,000 to support MSF's emergency medical humanitarian efforts in India and $50,000 to help with its work in Mexico .
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector and represents 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Modern Cannabis Workers Join Teamsters

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
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CHICAGO, May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Budtenders at Modern Cannabis (MOCA) in the River North neighborhood of Chicago have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 777 the first group of cannabis workers to do so.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Budtenders at Modern Cannabis (MOCA) in the River North neighborhood of Chicago have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 777 the first group of cannabis workers to do so.
  • "As more and more states legalize recreational cannabis and the industry expands exponentially, workers are realizing that the Teamsters are the best union to ensure that the people who make these businesses succeed aren't left out of the prosperity associated with this growth."
  • "We are excited about the future and quality of life we can create for all cannabis workers."
  • Founded in 1937, Teamsters Local 777 represents workers in a wide variety of industries throughout the Chicago area.

Washington Gas Teamsters Authorize Strike

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
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SUITLAND, Md., May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters at Washington Gas have voted by 97 percent to authorize a strike.

Key Points: 
  • SUITLAND, Md., May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters at Washington Gas have voted by 97 percent to authorize a strike.
  • With 80 percent of members casting ballots yesterday and today, the final count was 462-13 in favor of authorizing a strike.
  • Washington Gas is owned by AltaGas, a Canadian corporation.
  • "The overwhelming vote sends AltaGas the clearest possible message of how insulted and disrespected members are by the company's demand that workers take massive health care cuts after working through a pandemic," said Washington Gas worker and Teamsters Local 96 President Wilder Reed.

Kroger Cincinnati, Dayton, and Northern Kentucky Associates Ratify New Contract with UFCW Local 75

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Trade unions, Kroger, United Food and Commercial Workers, Industry economics), Food industry, Kentucky

A key driver for Kroger is talent development, and we are committed to investing in our associates."

Key Points: 
  • A key driver for Kroger is talent development, and we are committed to investing in our associates."
  • For example, depending on classification and date of hire, pay will increase by $4.78 per hour during the contract term.
  • The Local 75 contract covers associates working at 104 stores in Greater Cincinnati, Dayton, Northern Kentucky, and Southeastern Indiana.
  • UFCW Local 75 is a union of 32,000 workingpeople united to improve our industries and our communities.Members of Local 75 work in supermarkets, drug stores, food processing and packing plants, and health care facilities in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.

USW Calls on Newsom Administration to Protect Oil Workers, Communities

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
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COVINA, Calif., May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The United Steelworkers union (USW) provided detailed recommendations to the administration of California Gov.

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  • COVINA, Calif., May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The United Steelworkers union (USW) provided detailed recommendations to the administration of California Gov.
  • Gavin Newsom in advance of its "Just Transition Roadmap," urging it to include substantial protections for oil production workers and their communities.
  • The state must prioritize workers and communities and ensure the preservation of good, family-supporting jobs, Prescott said in a letter to Newsom's office.
  • Specifically, the USW is calling for a program for oil production workers that is easy to access and presumes eligibility.

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

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
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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.

Key Points: 
  • "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 .

USW: EPI Report Demonstrates Continuing Need for Aluminum Section 232 Measures

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
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PITTSBURGH, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --United Steelworkers (USW) International President Tom Conway issued the following statement today in response to the Economic Policy Institute's (EPI) study on the benefits Section 232 measures provided the U.S. aluminum industry and its workers and the continuing need to keep them in place:

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --United Steelworkers (USW) International President Tom Conway issued the following statement today in response to the Economic Policy Institute's (EPI) study on the benefits Section 232 measures provided the U.S. aluminum industry and its workers and the continuing need to keep them in place:
    "The USW welcomes the EPI's thorough, new report detailing the impacts of Section 232 trade measures on the domestic aluminum industry.
  • "Global overcapacity, in conjunction with other illegal trade practices, put severe strain on our ability to produce aluminum, a product vital to our national defense and other critical infrastructure.
  • "The Section 232 measures are allowing the domestic aluminum industry to regrow and add jobs.
  • Unless and until we have a comprehensive set of solutions, the 232 national security measures should remain in place."