Road haulage

Shred-it Workers In New Jersey Join Teamsters

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

b'WASHINGTON, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Drivers and helpers for Shred-it, Inc., in Trenton, N.J. have voted overwhelmingly, by a more than 3 to 1margin, to join Teamsters Local 469 in Hazlet, N.J.

Key Points: 
  • b'WASHINGTON, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Drivers and helpers for Shred-it, Inc., in Trenton, N.J. have voted overwhelmingly, by a more than 3 to 1margin, to join Teamsters Local 469 in Hazlet, N.J.
  • "We are grateful and honored to be represented by Local 469 and will continue to work together to win fair and honest compensation and benefits.
  • Today\'s victory in New Jersey is the latest effort to organize workers employed by Stericycle and follows a February 12 organizing win at Local 251 for Shred-it workers in Pawtucket, R.I.\nFounded 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 .\n'

Teamsters Applaud Nomination Of Deirdre Hamilton To Serve On National Mediation Board

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Trade unions, Trade unions in the United States, Canadian Labour Congress, Change to Win Federation, Road haulage

b'WASHINGTON, April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Teamsters Union applauds today\'s announcement by the Biden administration of its nomination of Deirdre Hamilton to serve as a member on the National Mediation Board (NMB).

Key Points: 
  • b'WASHINGTON, April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Teamsters Union applauds today\'s announcement by the Biden administration of its nomination of Deirdre Hamilton to serve as a member on the National Mediation Board (NMB).
  • Hamilton has done an outstanding job serving as staff attorney to the Airline Division these past six years," said Teamsters Airline Division Director Capt.
  • "\nFounded 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 .\n'

Teamsters Local 767 Endorses Lydia Bean For Congress

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Monday, April 19, 2021
Trade unions, Change to Win Federation, Canadian Labour Congress, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Road haulage, Teamster, Labor, Human activities

b'FORT WORTH, Texas, April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Teamsters Local Union 767 announced its support Lydia Bean for Congress in the upcoming special election in the Texas 6th Congressional District.\nRaised in a middle-class family, Lydia Bean knows firsthand the challenges working families face and will be a strong advocate for working families in North Texas.\n"Essential workers like the members of Teamster Local 767 braved the frontline of the pandemic and continue to deliver a record volume of packages to homes and businesses in our community," Bean said.

Key Points: 
  • b'FORT WORTH, Texas, April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Teamsters Local Union 767 announced its support Lydia Bean for Congress in the upcoming special election in the Texas 6th Congressional District.\nRaised in a middle-class family, Lydia Bean knows firsthand the challenges working families face and will be a strong advocate for working families in North Texas.\n"Essential workers like the members of Teamster Local 767 braved the frontline of the pandemic and continue to deliver a record volume of packages to homes and businesses in our community," Bean said.
  • "I am proud to have their support and will work to make sure essential workers are kept safe in the warehouse and on the road.
  • "\n"Workers and working families have a friend in Lydia Bean," said Andrew Reddell, Teamsters Local Union 767 President.
  • "In Congress, Lydia Bean will prioritize the urgent need to make investments in our roads, bridges, and transportation infrastructure to keep our members safe and boost long-term economic growth.

Teamsters Reach Agreement In Principle With Allegiant Air

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Trade unions, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Change to Win Federation, Canadian Labour Congress, Road haulage, Allegiant Air, Transport

b'LAS VEGAS, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters have reached an agreement in principle for 415 mechanics and related classifications at Allegiant Air.

Key Points: 
  • b'LAS VEGAS, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters have reached an agreement in principle for 415 mechanics and related classifications at Allegiant Air.
  • "\nThe Teamsters, who already represent pilots and dispatchers at the company, were certified as the group\'s exclusive representative on March 7, 2018.
  • The process of negotiating a first collective bargaining agreement for the workers began in January 2019.
  • Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and "like" us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/teamsters .\n'

Teamsters Local 120 Ratifies Contract With U.S. Foodservice

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Trade unions, Change to Win Federation, Canadian Labour Congress, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Road haulage, Strike action

b'PLYMOUTH, Minn., April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Members at U.S. Foodservice in Plymouth, Minn. voted overwhelmingly to ratify their latest collective bargaining agreement over the weekend, avoiding a strike.\n"These workers were ready to take a stand and hit the picket line, but thanks to our unified negotiating committee, it didn\'t come to that," said Rich Fredrick, Local 120 Business Agent.\nThe agreement is good for the next four years and has a number of improvements.

Key Points: 
  • b'PLYMOUTH, Minn., April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Members at U.S. Foodservice in Plymouth, Minn. voted overwhelmingly to ratify their latest collective bargaining agreement over the weekend, avoiding a strike.\n"These workers were ready to take a stand and hit the picket line, but thanks to our unified negotiating committee, it didn\'t come to that," said Rich Fredrick, Local 120 Business Agent.\nThe agreement is good for the next four years and has a number of improvements.
  • These include annual raises of at least one dollar per hour and a pay increase of $2.45 for workers with a Class A Commercial Driver\'s License, an improved vacation accrual schedule, improved successor language and protections against unjust termination due to the on-board vehicle cameras.
  • It\'s about time that they be recognized for their value, and that\'s what this contract does," said Tom Erickson, Teamsters Local 120 President.\nTeamsters Local 120 proudly represents over 11,500 members in the states of Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
  • To find out more, go to https://www.teamsterslocal120.org/ .\n'

Republic Services Workers In Cumming Ratify First Teamster Contract

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Trade unions, Change to Win Federation, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Canadian Labour Congress, Road haulage

b'WASHINGTON, April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --After a hard-fought, two-year struggle, Teamsters at Republic Services in Cumming, Ga., unanimously ratified their first contract on Saturday.

Key Points: 
  • b'WASHINGTON, April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --After a hard-fought, two-year struggle, Teamsters at Republic Services in Cumming, Ga., unanimously ratified their first contract on Saturday.
  • "I want to thank my brothers and sisters in Cumming for staying united throughout our battle at the bargaining table.
  • We overcame everything the company threw at uscountless anti-union attacks from managementto win this first contract," said Tart, a 15-year residential driver at Republic Services.
  • "\n"Throughout the organizing and contract campaigns, Teamsters at Republic Services showed incredible strength and solidarity.

Boeing Strike Imminent - Teamsters Strike Authorization Vote Scheduled for Sunday

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Friday, April 9, 2021
Trade unions, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Change to Win Federation, Canadian Labour Congress, Road haulage, Jackie Presser

TUKWILA, Wash., April 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunday morning at 9:00am, Teamsters Local 174 members working for The Boeing Company will vote to authorize to give their negotiating committee the right to call a strike against their employer.

Key Points: 
  • TUKWILA, Wash., April 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunday morning at 9:00am, Teamsters Local 174 members working for The Boeing Company will vote to authorize to give their negotiating committee the right to call a strike against their employer.
  • This is one of the reasons the Company has so many problems with the 737 MAX," said Teamsters Local 174 Secretary-Treasurer Rick Hicks.
  • Teamsters Local 174 members will not back down and will not settle for concessionary offers.
  • If it takes a strike to make that point to their management team, then that is what we will do."

Philadelphia Principals' Union Holds 'Money Matters In Schools' Virtual Town Hall

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Trade unions, Canadian Labour Congress, Change to Win Federation, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Road haulage, School District of Philadelphia

Teamsters Local 502/CASA members have called on the School District of Philadelphia to provide funding for five full-time positions that the union has deemed as "absolutely essential" at every Philadelphia school.

Key Points: 
  • Teamsters Local 502/CASA members have called on the School District of Philadelphia to provide funding for five full-time positions that the union has deemed as "absolutely essential" at every Philadelphia school.
  • "CASA members have identified these five positions as a priority for the upcoming 2021-22 school year.
  • We are calling for the school district to ensure that these five positions are provided to every student in Philadelphia."
  • "Stakeholders such as our union need to be part of the decision-making process when it comes to spending.

Teamsters Local Union 987 reaches new collective agreement with Coca-Cola, ending a two-week strike

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Thursday, April 1, 2021
International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Trade unions, Trade unions in the United States, Change to Win Federation, Canadian Labour Congress, Road haulage, James P. Hoffa

CALGARY, April 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teamsters Local Union 987 has reached a new collective agreement with Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, April 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teamsters Local Union 987 has reached a new collective agreement with Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited.
  • Union plant workers had been without a collective agreement since October 2020.
  • The new collective agreement includes improved language that employees have expressed will provide them with a stronger sense of job security and trust with the company.
  • About Teamsters Local Union 987 of Alberta:
    Teamsters Local Union 987 of Alberta is a family of more than 5,000 workers strong from over 13 industries and 40 collective agreements.

Teamsters Applaud American Jobs Plan, Inclusion Of Job Creation, Worker Protections

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Trade unions, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Canadian Labour Congress, Change to Win Federation, Road haulage, Jimmy Hoffa, Hoffa, James P. Hoffa

WASHINGTON, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters Union supports the American Jobs Plan as, among its many positive goals, it will promote job creation and enact worker protections.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters Union supports the American Jobs Plan as, among its many positive goals, it will promote job creation and enact worker protections.
  • The administration's commitment to modernizing the nation's aging infrastructure will create good-paying jobs that will revitalize the middle class for working Americans.
  • "The American Jobs Plan will modernize our roads, bridges, ports, airports, rail, and transit systems all critical parts of America's supply chain," said Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa.
  • "At its core, the American Jobs Plan is not only commitment to investing in our infrastructure, but also investing in the American people," Hoffa said.