Road haulage

CEMEX Port Charlotte Workers Join Teamsters Local 79

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Monday, January 11, 2021
Trade unions, Change to Win Federation, Canadian Labour Congress, Road haulage, Cemex, Companies, International Brotherhood of Teamsters

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla., Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --With over 85 percent voting in favor of representation, ready-mix drivers at CEMEX of Port Charlotte have decided to join Teamsters Local 79.

Key Points: 
  • PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla., Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --With over 85 percent voting in favor of representation, ready-mix drivers at CEMEX of Port Charlotte have decided to join Teamsters Local 79.
  • "Congratulations to the workers in Port Charlotte and to Local 79 Business Agent and Organizing Director John Sholtes, whose leadership was critical to the success of this campaign," Davis said.
  • Teamsters Local 79 has been protecting working families in Southwest Florida since 1936.
  • CEMEX workers throughout North America are organizing with the Teamsters.

Teamsters Denounce Assault On Democracy, Mourn Murder Of U.S. Capitol Police Officer

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Saturday, January 9, 2021
Trade unions, Trade unions in the United States, Canadian Labour Congress, Change to Win Federation, Road haulage, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Capitol police

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters join our brothers and sisters across the labor movement in condemning the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday and decrying the murder of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters join our brothers and sisters across the labor movement in condemning the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday and decrying the murder of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick.
  • Officer Sicknick was a member of the U.S. Capitol Police Labor Committee.
  • "We mourn the death of Officer Sicknick and stand in solidarity with the U.S. Capitol Police Labor Committee and all public service workers in the Capitol," said Jason Rabinowitz, Director of the Teamsters Public Services Division.
  • The Teamsters are members of the North American Building Trades Union (NABTU) and support NABTU's announcement of a $100,000 reward for the arrest of suspects involved in Officer Sicknick's murder.

Teamsters Call on Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate to Reinstate Teamster Jobs

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Trade unions, Industry economics), Change to Win Federation, Food industry, Canadian Labour Congress, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Road haulage, Cargill, Teamster

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, January 5, 2021, Teamsters Local 200 was notified orally by management representatives of Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate of their decision to outsource bargaining unit work and reduce the Teamster work forceby approximately 35.

Key Points: 
  • MILWAUKEE, Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, January 5, 2021, Teamsters Local 200 was notified orally by management representatives of Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate of their decision to outsource bargaining unit work and reduce the Teamster work forceby approximately 35.
  • The Milwaukee operation has nearly 180 Teamsters at the 12500 West Carmen facility and has been covered under a Teamster collective bargaining agreement for eight decades.
  • "At 8:18 a.m. on Tuesday, Local 200 was orally presented a disturbing announcement that places hardworking Teamsters out of work during a pandemic.
  • Teamsters have more than an 80-year history in this industry, working for Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate and several predecessor companies that produced chocolate at the facility.

Teamsters Oppose New DOL Rule Easing Worker Classification as Contractors

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Trade unions, Canadian Labour Congress, Trade unions in the United States, Change to Win Federation, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Road haulage

The union is asking the incoming Biden administration to not allow the rule to take effect.

Key Points: 
  • The union is asking the incoming Biden administration to not allow the rule to take effect.
  • "I have no doubt that he will postpone the implementation of this despicable rule so hardworking Americans can earn a fair wage and support their families."
  • 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 .

Parts Drivers Join Teamsters Local 391

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Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Trade unions, Canadian Labour Congress, Change to Win Federation, Trade unions in the United States, Road haulage, International Brotherhood of Teamsters

GREENSBORO, N.C., Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Drivers at National Express have voted to join Teamsters Local 391 by over a two-to-one margin.

Key Points: 
  • GREENSBORO, N.C., Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Drivers at National Express have voted to join Teamsters Local 391 by over a two-to-one margin.
  • "The drivers at National Express are now part of Local 391 and we will work together on creating a workplace with higher wages and safer working conditions," said Mike McGaha, Local 391 President.
  • "These drivers are essential service workers, like most of our members, so we couldn't let the pandemic stop us," said Moses Darden, Local 391 Organizer.
  • Chartered in 1938, Teamsters Local 391 represents thousands of workers in North Carolina throughout a wide variety of industries.

Teamsters Rally To Stop Deal Between Rhode Island Beer Wholesalers

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Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Regions of the United States, Providence metropolitan area, East Coast of the United States, Canadian Labour Congress, Change to Win Federation, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Road haulage, Providence, Rhode Island, RHODE ISLAND

"This deal would have hurt our members, small business owners, consumers and all the citizens of Rhode Island."

Key Points: 
  • "This deal would have hurt our members, small business owners, consumers and all the citizens of Rhode Island."
  • "We had been in contact with the Governor and other supportive politicians to state our position on the deal.
  • "We're proud that Teamsters joined with the community and small business to shine a light on a corporation that wouldn't negotiate a fair deal," O'Brien said.
  • Teamsters Local 251 is based in East Providence, Rhode Island and represents over 6,300 workers in a wide variety of industries throughout Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts.

Ultrack Systems Looks Ahead to Q1 2021: Highlights New ELD Product Launch, USA Rollout, and More

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Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Electronic logging device, Road haulage, Eld

ROLLOUT OF NEW ELD (Electronic Logging Device) PRODUCT AND SERVICES:

Key Points: 
  • ROLLOUT OF NEW ELD (Electronic Logging Device) PRODUCT AND SERVICES:
    Specifically, the Company is planning the rollout of its ELD in Q1.
  • Ultrack will be at the forefront of tracking hardware and software as fleets evolve from combustion engines into the EV transportation industry.
  • Ultrack plans to significantly expand its sales force across much of Canada in conjunction with the new ELD rollout.
  • Ultrack is actively pursuing a USA rollout of its products and services and will be devoting Q2 to achieving this specific goal.

ABF Freight's Tim Thorne Receives Metzger Award

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Friday, December 18, 2020
Transport, Road haulage, Trade unions in the United States, Freight transport, TMAP, ABF, Cargo, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Trade unions

FORT SMITH, Ark., Dec. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ArcBest (Nasdaq: ARCB), a leader in supply chain logistics, is pleased to announce that Tim Thorne, president of ArcBest LTL carrier ABF Freight, has been honored with the 2020 Herbert Metzger Service Award.

Key Points: 
  • FORT SMITH, Ark., Dec. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ArcBest (Nasdaq: ARCB), a leader in supply chain logistics, is pleased to announce that Tim Thorne, president of ArcBest LTL carrier ABF Freight, has been honored with the 2020 Herbert Metzger Service Award.
  • "I appreciate their work, along with that of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, for helping ABF successfully launch the Teamsters Military Assistance Program (TMAP) in 2015.
  • Through TMAP, ABF creates job opportunities for military personnel transitioning to civilian careers by training them for their Class A CDLs.
  • Eric Zuhlsdorf, a retired lieutenant colonel in the Air Force and a TMAP graduate, praised ABF and the program.

Workers At So Delicious Vote To Join Teamsters Local 206

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
Food and drink, Trade unions, Change to Win Federation, Food industry, Canadian Labour Congress, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Road haulage, Danone, Oregon

SPRINGFIELD, Ore., Dec. 17, 2020 With over three-quarters voting in favor of representation, 107 workers at So Delicious Dairy Free have voted to join Teamsters Local 206.

Key Points: 
  • SPRINGFIELD, Ore., Dec. 17, 2020 With over three-quarters voting in favor of representation, 107 workers at So Delicious Dairy Free have voted to join Teamsters Local 206.
  • "I want to congratulate Teamsters Joint Council 37 President Tony Andrews for getting the win at the Danone facility in Oregon," said Rome Aloise, Director of the Teamsters Dairy Conference.
  • "The workers recognized the value of union representation by comparing their conditions to that of our members at Local 206; we also represent workers at another Dannon facility in Portland," said Andrews.
  • Teamsters Joint Council 37 represents workers in a wide variety of industries throughout Oregon.

St. Paul Park Refinery Teamsters Authorize Strike at Major Speedway Supply Center

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
Companies, Trade unions in the United States, Canadian Labour Congress, Change to Win Federation, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Road haulage, Regions of the United States, Marathon Petroleum, Seven & I Holdings Co., Marathon, Land transport

Nearly 200 refinery workers represented byTeamsters Local 120 votedoverwhelmingly last week to authorize a strike if they fail to reach an agreement with Marathon for a new contract when the existing deal expires at year's end.

Key Points: 
  • Nearly 200 refinery workers represented byTeamsters Local 120 votedoverwhelmingly last week to authorize a strike if they fail to reach an agreement with Marathon for a new contract when the existing deal expires at year's end.
  • Paul Parkrefineryincludingpotentialfuel supply constrictions for regional Speedway and Marathon convenience and service stations across the midwestern United States.
  • Interested parties may contactDan Willett of the Teamsters Capital Strategies Departmentto register for Friday's investor callat [email protected] .
  • Teamsters Marathon Petroleum Corporation and Seven & I Holdings, Co.
    Email Dan Willett ( [email protected] ) to register for the call.