Road haulage

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 .

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.

Key Points: 
  • "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
Trade unions in the United States, Trade unions, Canadian Labour Congress, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Change to Win Federation, Road haulage

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

Key Points: 
  • 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
Trade unions in the United States, Trade unions, Canadian Labour Congress, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Change to Win Federation, Road haulage

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.

RATP Dev Workers Join Teamsters Local 186

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Trade unions, Canadian Labour Congress, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Change to Win Federation, Road haulage

VENTURA, Calif., July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Thirty-seven drivers, road supervisors and dispatchers employed by RATP Dev have joined Teamsters Local 186.

Key Points: 
  • VENTURA, Calif., July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Thirty-seven drivers, road supervisors and dispatchers employed by RATP Dev have joined Teamsters Local 186.
  • "The vote was overwhelmingly union yes," said Abel Garcia, Local 186 Secretary-Treasurer.
  • The organizing drive took two months from start to finish a relatively quick turnaround that speaks to how eager the workers were to join the Teamsters.
  • Teamsters Local 186 represents workers in a wide variety of industries throughout Ventura County, Calif. and the surrounding communities.

Teamsters Local 251 Condemn Twin River Casino/Ballys For Gambling With Workers' Wages

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Monday, July 19, 2021
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LINCOLN, R.I., July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Workers at Twin River Casino/Bally's in Lincoln, R.I. represented by General Teamsters Local Union 251 are displeased that they have not been recalled back to their jobs to date after a long layoff.

Key Points: 
  • LINCOLN, R.I., July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Workers at Twin River Casino/Bally's in Lincoln, R.I. represented by General Teamsters Local Union 251 are displeased that they have not been recalled back to their jobs to date after a long layoff.
  • Matthew Taibi, principal officer of Local 251, sees the gamesmanship with working conditions at Twin Rivers as damaging.
  • "Our members at Twin River are fully capable, willing, and qualified to return to their positions immediately," said Taibi.
  • Teamsters Local 251 represents over 6,300 workers in a wide variety of industries throughout Rhode Island.

Workers At XPO In N.J. Ratify Contract, Second Contract Approved In A Week Nationwide

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Trade unions, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Change to Win Federation, Canadian Labour Congress, Road haulage, XPO, Jimmy Hoffa

"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 Local 174 Members at Safeway Ratify Historic Contract

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Trade unions, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Canadian Labour Congress, Change to Win Federation, Road haulage, Jackie Presser

"Our members at Safeway have worked longer hours over the past year than ever before, earning record profits for their employer," said Teamsters Local 174 Secretary-Treasurer Rick Hicks.

Key Points: 
  • "Our members at Safeway have worked longer hours over the past year than ever before, earning record profits for their employer," said Teamsters Local 174 Secretary-Treasurer Rick Hicks.
  • These Teamsters have earned every dollar in this contract and every improvement to the contract language.
  • This is a great day to be a member of Teamsters Local 174."
  • Founded in 1909, Teamsters Local 174 represents 8,600 working men and women in Seattle and the surrounding areas.