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Teamsters Joint Council 39 Endorses Jill Underly for State Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Monday, March 29, 2021
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MILWAUKEE, March 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Teamsters Joint Council 39 announced its endorsement of Dr. Jill Underly for State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

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  • MILWAUKEE, March 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Teamsters Joint Council 39 announced its endorsement of Dr. Jill Underly for State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
  • Dr. Underly has worked on all levels of public education in Wisconsin, establishing an outstanding reputation as a teacher, principal and superintendent.
  • "Wisconsin Teamsters know a hard worker when they see one, and Dr. Jill Underly is the type of tireless champion our children need as State Superintendent of Public Instruction," said Joint Council 39 Political Coordinator Bill Carroll.
  • Teamsters Joint Council 39 represents more than 18,000 workers at four locals acrossWisconsin.

Shamrock Material Handlers Unanimously Vote To Join Teamsters Local 665

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
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SANTA ROSA, Calif., March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Material handlers at Shamrock Materials, Inc. have voted unanimously to join Teamsters Local 665.

Key Points: 
  • SANTA ROSA, Calif., March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Material handlers at Shamrock Materials, Inc. have voted unanimously to join Teamsters Local 665.
  • "These material handlers saw the level of compensation that dump truck and ready-mix drivers they work alongside with were getting, so they jumped at the opportunity to negotiate their union contract," said Tony Delorio, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 665.
  • Jose Chavarria is one of the material handlers who voted to join Local 665.
  • Teamsters Local 665 represents working members in nine counties throughout a variety of industries in Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Hoffa: Teamsters Celebrate Confirmation Of Walsh As New U.S. Labor Secretary

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Monday, March 22, 2021
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WASHINGTON, March 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa on the Senate's confirmation of long-time labor leader and Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as the next Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa on the Senate's confirmation of long-time labor leader and Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as the next Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor.
  • But that means empowering hardworking Americans to be able to join together and negotiate for fair wages, benefits, retirements and a safe workplace.
  • Marty Walsh understands this firsthand, and the Teamsters are anxious to get to work with him so that together we can build a better nation.
  • The Teamsters look forward to partnering with Secretary Walsh and our labor allies to create a country that grants dignity and respect to those on the job and allows more to realize their middle-class dreams."

Teamsters Decry Uptick In Violence Against Asian-Americans Since Pandemic

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Friday, March 19, 2021
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"The coronavirus has tested the resolve of the American people," Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa said.

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  • "The coronavirus has tested the resolve of the American people," Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa said.
  • "The shootings this week at several Asian-owned massage parlors were a tragedy," said Marcus King, Director of the Teamsters' Human Rights and Diversity Commission.
  • 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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Hoffa: Dream And Promise Act Brings Certainty To Hardworking U.S. Immigrants

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Friday, March 19, 2021
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"This measure approved by the House would allow union members to continue contributing to their communities, supporting their families and the U.S. economy.

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  • "This measure approved by the House would allow union members to continue contributing to their communities, supporting their families and the U.S. economy.
  • The bill would help provide a secure future for workers and a stable workforce in construction, food processing, transportation, hospitality and many other industries.
  • The Dream and Promise Act will bring long-time residents out of the shadows by creating permanent protections and a fair path to citizenship."
  • Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.

Fighting to protect job security of essential workers, Teamsters Local Union 987 announces strike at Coca-Cola Calgary plant

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Monday, March 15, 2021
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The dispute involves members of Teamsters Local Union 987 of Alberta (Teamsters 987) who are asking for access to job security and protection from unnecessary third-party outsourcing as part of their collective agreement.

Key Points: 
  • The dispute involves members of Teamsters Local Union 987 of Alberta (Teamsters 987) who are asking for access to job security and protection from unnecessary third-party outsourcing as part of their collective agreement.
  • Says Brock Penner, Business Agent, Teamsters Local Union 987, These workers have dedicated themselves to keeping product moving to Albertans during a difficult time.
  • Teamsters 987 has not had to take strike action since 2004, and are not eager to enter into a dispute.
  • 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 Celebrate Passage Of COVID-19 Stimulus Bill Delivering Pension Relief

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
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"I couldn't be more pleased by the House's vote to pass this COVID relief package containing a pension fix after years of tireless work by members, retirees and union officials," Hoffa said.

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  • "I couldn't be more pleased by the House's vote to pass this COVID relief package containing a pension fix after years of tireless work by members, retirees and union officials," Hoffa said.
  • "Members decided that pension reform should be the union's top priority heading into the 2020 election.
  • Many Teamsters and other essential workers are still working in unsafe conditions and without access to quality personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • The bill also authorizes another round of direct payments to struggling households to help families pay for their everyday expenses.

Coalition of Law Enforcement Unions Applauds State Lawmakers for their Work on Police Reform

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
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OLYMPIA, Wash., March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A broad coalition of Washington state law enforcement unions, representing more than 14,000 officers, released a letter Wednesday urging lawmakers to continue their work on police accountability reform in the 2021 legislative session.

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  • OLYMPIA, Wash., March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A broad coalition of Washington state law enforcement unions, representing more than 14,000 officers, released a letter Wednesday urging lawmakers to continue their work on police accountability reform in the 2021 legislative session.
  • We want to help build policies that will make the law enforcement profession better and our communities safer."
  • Our coalition represents the overwhelming majority of Washington's rank-and-file law enforcement and corrections officers," said John Scearcy, principal officer of Teamsters Local 117.
  • The Coalition of Law Enforcement and Corrections Unions includes Teamsters 117, the Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs, the Washington Federation of State Employees (AFSCME Council 28) and the Washington State Patrol Troopers Association.

Teamsters Laud Senate Passage Of COVID-19 Stimulus Package, Securing Pensions For Workers, Retirees

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Saturday, March 6, 2021
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The vote marks the furthest such wide-reaching pension legislation has progressed since Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa was elected head of the union in 1998.

Key Points: 
  • The vote marks the furthest such wide-reaching pension legislation has progressed since Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa was elected head of the union in 1998.
  • Because changes were made to the bill in the Senate, it must go back to the House for approval before heading to President Biden's desk for his signature.
  • "For more than two decades, Teamster members, retirees and officials have worked tirelessly to make sure the hard-earned retirements of its members are protected," 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.

Teamsters Local 350 Supports $100 Million Settlement For Recology Rate Payers

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Friday, March 5, 2021
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The following is an official statement from Teamsters Local Union 350 Secretary-Treasurer John Bouchard on the settlement.

Key Points: 
  • The following is an official statement from Teamsters Local Union 350 Secretary-Treasurer John Bouchard on the settlement.
  • "Teamsters Local 350 is proud of the work our members do at Recology to help protect public health and keep our city beautiful," said Local 350 Secretary-Treasurer John Bouchard.
  • More than 10,000 Teamsters members who live in San Francisco are among the rate payers anticipated to be reimbursed in this settlement.
  • Teamsters Local Union 350 represents 900 sanitation workers at Recology throughout San Francisco, providing professional recycling and trash removal services to hundreds of thousands of San Franciscans each day.