Road haulage

Marshfield Republic Services Strikers Extend Picket Line To Fall River

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Thursday, September 12, 2019

BOSTON, Sept. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Striking Marshfield Republic Services Teamsters extended their picket lines to Fall River.

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  • BOSTON, Sept. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Striking Marshfield Republic Services Teamsters extended their picket lines to Fall River.
  • Hundreds of Teamsters from across New England began picketing at 3:00 a.m. outside Republic Services at 1080 Airport Road in Fall River.
  • Teamsters Local 25 members struck Republic Services in Marshfield, Massachusetts at 1:00 a.m. Thursday, August 29.
  • In addition, members of Teamsters Local 728 who work at Republic Services in Cumming, Georgia went on strike, and extended those picket lines to Republic facilities in McDonough, Ga. and Evansville, Ind.

Teamsters Applaud California Senate Vote To Pass Assembly Bill 5

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Wednesday, September 11, 2019

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The International Brotherhood of Teamsters applauds the California Senate for voting to pass Assembly Bill 5 (AB5), legislation that will expand employment protections to thousands of workers who are currently misclassified by their employers as independent contractors.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The International Brotherhood of Teamsters applauds the California Senate for voting to pass Assembly Bill 5 (AB5), legislation that will expand employment protections to thousands of workers who are currently misclassified by their employers as independent contractors.
  • Many Teamsters from both Joint Councils testified in the various legislative committees that the bill went through during the legislative process.
  • Teamsters Joint Council 7 Political Director Doug Bloch testified at the Assembly Committee on Labor and Employment hearing on misclassification prior to the bill's introduction.
  • With this vote, the California Senate has taken a strong stand with workers who should earn a living wage and have the protections to which they are entitled," said Jim Hoffa, Teamsters General President.

GeoSpace Labs Launches Official Florida Intrastate ELD

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Wednesday, September 11, 2019

OCALA, Fla., Sept. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- GeoSpace Labs is pleased to announce the general availability of the Official Florida Intrastate FMCSA Registered Electronic Logging Device (ELD).

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  • OCALA, Fla., Sept. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- GeoSpace Labs is pleased to announce the general availability of the Official Florida Intrastate FMCSA Registered Electronic Logging Device (ELD).
  • "Florida recently adopted the FCMSA's regulations for using electronic logging devices to report on a truck's compliance with the intrastate hours of service rules," noted GeoSpace Labs CEO David Lady.
  • The Florida ELD is especially designed to manage the intrastate rules and has special tools just for Florida.
  • More information about the Florida Intrastate rules, and the Florida ELD product can be found at the Florida ELD website ( https://flaeld.com ).

Marshfield Republic Services Strikers Extend Picket Line To Southern California

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Tuesday, September 10, 2019

BOSTON, Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Striking Marshfield Republic Services Teamsters extended their picket lines to Southern California early this morning.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Striking Marshfield Republic Services Teamsters extended their picket lines to Southern California early this morning.
  • Teamsters Local 25 members struck Republic Services in Marshfield, Massachusetts at 1:00 a.m. Thursday, August 29.
  • Since the strike began, the 24 Teamsters Local 25 members have walked the picket lines outside Republic Services in Marshfield.
  • Since then, the strikers have extended picket lines outside a San Jose, California Republic location where members of Teamsters Local 350 work, and a facility in Fall River, Massachusetts.

Marshfield Republic Services Strikers Extend Picket Line To Fall River

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Friday, September 6, 2019

BOSTON, Sept. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Striking Marshfield Republic Services Teamsters extended their picket lines to Fall River, Massachusetts early this morning.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Sept. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Striking Marshfield Republic Services Teamsters extended their picket lines to Fall River, Massachusetts early this morning.
  • Members began picketing outside 1080 Airport Road in Fall River after Republic moved trucks and equipment from the Marshfield yard to Fall River yard.
  • "When faced with a greedy company such as Republic Services, Teamsters take the fight to the streets from Boston to San Jose and now to Fall River," said Sean O'Brien, Teamsters Local 25 President.
  • Since the strike began the 24 Teamsters Local 25 members have walked the picket lines outside Republic Services in Marshfield.

Republic Negotiations Break Down Again

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Thursday, September 5, 2019

BOSTON, Sept. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Early this morning, Teamsters Local 25 resumed negotiations with Republic Services only to have them break down again in the face of company stonewalling.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Sept. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Early this morning, Teamsters Local 25 resumed negotiations with Republic Services only to have them break down again in the face of company stonewalling.
  • "Republic has the chance to end this strike and get back to serving the community right now.
  • Teamsters Local 25 members struck Republic Services in Marshfield, Massachusetts at 1:00 a.m., Thursday, August 29.
  • Early this morning, striking Marshfield Republic Services Teamsters extended their picket lines to San Jose, California.

Drivers At MV Transportation Woodinville Vote To Join Teamsters Local 174

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Thursday, August 29, 2019

WOODINVILLE, Wash., Aug. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --A group of around 50 shuttle bus drivers working for MV Transportation Woodinville have voted to join Teamsters Local 174.

Key Points: 
  • WOODINVILLE, Wash., Aug. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --A group of around 50 shuttle bus drivers working for MV Transportation Woodinville have voted to join Teamsters Local 174.
  • The successful organizing drive was spearheaded by Local 174 Organizing Director Meaza Ogbe, along with MV Transportation driver Michael Olhava.
  • "We are thankful for the trust these drivers have placed in us to help them build a better future," said Teamsters Local 174 Secretary-Treasurer Rick Hicks.
  • Founded in 1909, Teamsters Local 174 represents 8,500 working men and women in the Seattle area.

Teamsters Union Stands With AT&T Workers On Strike

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Monday, August 26, 2019

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Teamsters Union stands in solidarity with over 20,000 AT&T workers who went on strike over the weekend in nine states across the Southeast.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Teamsters Union stands in solidarity with over 20,000 AT&T workers who went on strike over the weekend in nine states across the Southeast.
  • The workers are striking over unfair labor practices committed by management during negotiations for a new contract.
  • "The 1.4 million members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters stand in solidarity with 20,000 AT&T workers and their union, the Communications Workers of America (CWA)," said Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa.
  • Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.

Midwest Teamsters Reject Starbucks Supplier Contract

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Friday, August 23, 2019

HODGKINS, Ill., Aug. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Yesterday, drivers and warehouse workers represented by Teamsters Local 710 at DPI Specialty Foods voted overwhelmingly to reject the company's proposed contract.

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  • HODGKINS, Ill., Aug. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Yesterday, drivers and warehouse workers represented by Teamsters Local 710 at DPI Specialty Foods voted overwhelmingly to reject the company's proposed contract.
  • "We think that's why DPI is asking workers to agree to a short-term contract of only seven months, instead of the usual 5-year contract.
  • This extremely short contract is one of the reasons why our members voted it down."
  • Local 710 Teamsters who have loyally served Starbucks will be calling on the company to do the right thing and work with the Teamsters, neighborhood, community and elected leaders to develop a plan that will protect these important workers in Starbucks' supply chain."

Marcus King Appointed to Lead Teamsters Human Rights and Diversity Commission

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Thursday, August 15, 2019

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Marcus W. King, President of New Jersey's Teamsters Local 331, has been appointed as the Director of the Teamsters Human Rights and Diversity Commission.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Marcus W. King, President of New Jersey's Teamsters Local 331, has been appointed as the Director of the Teamsters Human Rights and Diversity Commission.
  • "I am pleased to appoint Marcus King to serve as the Director of the Teamsters Human Rights and Diversity Commission," said Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa.
  • "King has long been an advocate for all Teamsters and will be a strong voice for our members who seek a greater voice in the union and at work."
  • The Teamsters Human Rights Commission is proud of the strength that is drawn from the diversity within the union's ranks.