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Teamsters at Columbia Distributing Ratify Record-Setting Contract

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Sunday, July 18, 2021

TUKWILA, Wash., July 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A group of over 300 Teamsters Local 174 members working at Columbia Distributing came together this morning to ratify an industry-leading contract.

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  • TUKWILA, Wash., July 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A group of over 300 Teamsters Local 174 members working at Columbia Distributing came together this morning to ratify an industry-leading contract.
  • This contract settlement comes on the heels of a unanimous strike vote that left workers on the brink of a work stoppage.
  • This new contract averts a strike, and makes these hardworking drivers and warehouse workers among the highest paid in the beverage industry.
  • "It was a difficult challenge to get to this contract, but we are proud that we were able to deliver such a strong contract for our members at Columbia Distributing," said Teamsters Local 174 Secretary-Treasurer Rick Hicks.

Columbia Distributing Reaches Collective Bargaining Agreement With Union Employees

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Saturday, July 17, 2021

Columbia Distributing today announced a five-year collective bargaining agreement with workers represented by Teamsters Local Union No.

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  • Columbia Distributing today announced a five-year collective bargaining agreement with workers represented by Teamsters Local Union No.
  • The new agreement delivers competitive wages and benefits to approximately 310 warehouse and delivery employees.
  • Since 1935, Columbia Distributing has helped build some of the best known brands in the beverage business.
  • Today Columbia Distributing and its 3,000+ employees service over 22,000 retail customers covering more than 171,000 square miles in Oregon, Washington and California.

Grocery Supply Chain Disruption Possible as Regional Work Stoppage Looms

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

Frozen goods distribution out of Bellevue including ice cream, soda, and dairy would be impacted statewide.

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  • Frozen goods distribution out of Bellevue including ice cream, soda, and dairy would be impacted statewide.
  • If an agreement is not reached by tomorrow, a strike vote will be taken by members of Teamsters Local 174 on Saturday morning.
  • Once a strike is authorized by the membership, one can be called as early as 12:01 a.m. Sunday morning.
  • Founded in 1909, Teamsters Local 174 represents 8,600 working men and women in Seattle and the surrounding areas.

Teamsters Local 639 Prepares For Strike At Capitol Paving

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

WASHINGTON, July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 639 Drivers at Capitol Paving have voted unanimously to go on strike at the company.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 639 Drivers at Capitol Paving have voted unanimously to go on strike at the company.
  • "Capitol Paving is a company that has in addition to clients in the private sector substantial contracts at the local, state and federal level," said Bill Davis, Local 639 Secretary-Treasurer.
  • Unless the company changes its proposed offer, the workers will be picketing outside of the company's facilities as early as next week.
  • Teamsters Local 639 has represented workers in a wide variety of industries throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia since 1934.

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.

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  • 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.

Teamsters Joint Council 7 Statement on Robbie Hunter's Retirement from State Building and Construction Trades Council of California

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The following is a statement from Teamsters Joint Council 7 President and International Vice President Rome Aloise on Robbie Hunter's retirement from the State Building and Construction Trades Council of California:

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The following is a statement from Teamsters Joint Council 7 President and International Vice President Rome Aloise on Robbie Hunter's retirement from the State Building and Construction Trades Council of California:
    "There are few people in any profession that are close to irreplaceable, and I believe Robbie Hunter is one of those people who will be difficult, if not impossible, to replace as head of the California State Building and Construction Trades Council.
  • Having worked closely with him over the years, I can attest to his dedication, work ethic, commitment to his affiliates, and to all of the labor movement.
  • The Teamsters Union had a friend that always had our backs, and we his.
  • Teamsters Joint Council 7 represents 150,000 members and retirees in Northern California, the Central Valley and Northern Nevada.

Teamsters Applaud House Passage of the INVEST in America Act

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

WASHINGTON, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Teamsters Union applauded the House of Representatives passage of the INVEST in America Act (H.R.3684) which will ensure that the nation's roads, bridges, transit, rail, and water infrastructure receive the federal investment they need while also enacting critical labor and safety reforms for transportation workers.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Teamsters Union applauded the House of Representatives passage of the INVEST in America Act (H.R.3684) which will ensure that the nation's roads, bridges, transit, rail, and water infrastructure receive the federal investment they need while also enacting critical labor and safety reforms for transportation workers.
  • "This is not only a victory for Teamsters, but for all drivers in the trucking and delivery industries," 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.
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Alsco Workers Join Teamsters Local 991

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

PENSACOLA, Fla., June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Drivers at Alsco Laundry in Pensacola, Fla. have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 991.

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  • PENSACOLA, Fla., June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Drivers at Alsco Laundry in Pensacola, Fla. have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 991.
  • "We represent workers at other Alsco Laundry locations, and we are thrilled to welcome these workers into our Teamster family," said Jim Gookins, Local 991 Secretary-Treasurer.
  • Ryan Ali and Travis Barnes work at Alsco Pensacola and they both voted in favor of joining the Teamsters.
  • Teamsters Local 991 represents workers in a wide variety of industries throughout Alabama and northwest Florida.

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.

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.