Labor in the United States

Hoffa: House Passed Labor-HHS Spending Bill Looks After The Needs Of U.S. Workers

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Friday, July 30, 2021

"The Teamsters want to thank Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) for her hard work in getting a spending measure through the House that emphasizes the needs of workers by reversing a decade of underinvestment in core priorities such as worker protections, education and public health.

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  • "The Teamsters want to thank Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) for her hard work in getting a spending measure through the House that emphasizes the needs of workers by reversing a decade of underinvestment in core priorities such as worker protections, education and public health.
  • "The funding included in the legislation for worker protections will allow the Department of Labor to rebuild its staff to better protect the health, safety, wages, rights and benefits or our nation's workers.
  • We are particularly pleased with the increases for the Wage and Hour Division and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
  • Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.

Biden Delivers On Teamsters' Pension Priorities In Signing American Rescue Plan

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Thursday, March 11, 2021

For more the two decades, the Teamsters led by General President Jim Hoffa have been working to secure a pension fix.

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  • For more the two decades, the Teamsters led by General President Jim Hoffa have been working to secure a pension fix.
  • The union has spent the last six-plus years pushing back on terrible pension legislation enacted in late 2014 that allowed struggling multiemployer pensions to cut earned benefits.
  • Today's signing brings to a close that chapter and can bring peace-of-mind to workers and retirees who only want to enjoy their golden years.
  • Plan participants will receive 100 percent of their earned pension benefits.

Monkey Knife Fight And NFLPA Partnership Campaign Named Eighth Best Of 2020

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Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Monkey Knife Fight and the NFLPA are included on a list of the most globally recognized brands in the world.

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  • Monkey Knife Fight and the NFLPA are included on a list of the most globally recognized brands in the world.
  • This highly anticipated list ranks the MKF/NFLPA partnership two spots above the Beyonce/Peloton campaign and three spots behind the NFL and Bud Light.
  • "We are very proud of our partnership with the NFLPA, and it's rewarding to see it recognized by the industry," said Bill Asher, Founder and CEO of Monkey Knife Fight.
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    The National Football League Players Association is the union for professional football players in the National Football League.

Teamsters Call On StoneMor To Value Cemetery Workers, Deliver Fair Contract During Company's Annual Shareholder Meeting

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Thursday, November 5, 2020

The Teamsters were rebuffed by the company's top executives, who chose not to answer when asked about important issues concerning StoneMor workers.

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  • The Teamsters were rebuffed by the company's top executives, who chose not to answer when asked about important issues concerning StoneMor workers.
  • "StoneMor has engaged in an anti-union and anti-worker campaign that is hurting our members, StoneMor's customers and you the shareholders.
  • These workers are united in their efforts to negotiate a fair contract, but they are being met with delays from the company.
  • The company recently reneged on a wage offer that would provide the cemetery workers with a living wage.

Mercer’s Bundled Retirement Plan Solution Mercer Wise 401(k) Passes $1 Billion in AUM

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Monday, August 31, 2020

Launched in 2017, Mercer Wise 401(k) is a bundled solution seeking to improve participant outcomes while reducing plan sponsors administrative burdens and fiduciary risk.

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  • Launched in 2017, Mercer Wise 401(k) is a bundled solution seeking to improve participant outcomes while reducing plan sponsors administrative burdens and fiduciary risk.
  • This fully outsourced 401(k) solution enables Mercer to take responsibility for investment decisions within each plan as well as serving as named fiduciary under ERISA.
  • Mercer also assumes responsibility for both administrative and operating functions on behalf of plan sponsors, which may often reduce costs for plan sponsors and lower fees and improve outcomes for participants.
  • However, these plans are only expected to be available starting in 2021, and are not expected to initially offer the scale, expertise and track record of Mercers bundled plan solution.

Teamsters Call On US Foods To Stop Violating COVID-19 Safety Guidelines

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Wednesday, July 29, 2020

The warehouse and delivery workers, who are members of Teamsters Local 104 in Phoenix, voted overwhelmingly to strike to demand that the company comply with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) COVID-19 safety guidelines and stop violating federal labor laws.

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  • The warehouse and delivery workers, who are members of Teamsters Local 104 in Phoenix, voted overwhelmingly to strike to demand that the company comply with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) COVID-19 safety guidelines and stop violating federal labor laws.
  • US Foods also services thousands of Arizona restaurants including Dairy Queen, Cookie Crumbl, Dickeys, Native Wings and P.F.
  • "We want to give U.S. Foods customers enough time to prepare for service disruptions if U.S. Foods forces us to strike to stop the company from breaking federal labor laws and violating CDC COVID-19 safety guidelines," Teamsters Local 104 Vice President Josh Graves said.
  • Approximately 5,000 U.S. foods workers are members of local unions associated with the Teamsters and other labor organizations nationwide.

Arizona Teamsters Endorse Candidates Ahead Of August Primary

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020

PHOENIX, July 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Teamsters Local 104 today unveiled its list of federal, state and local endorsements ahead of Arizona's Aug. 4 primary election, highlighting candidates who are committed to standing up for the state's workers.

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  • PHOENIX, July 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Teamsters Local 104 today unveiled its list of federal, state and local endorsements ahead of Arizona's Aug. 4 primary election, highlighting candidates who are committed to standing up for the state's workers.
  • Today, the tide is turning as Teamsters and labor organizations are fighting together, using their collective voice for the better and holding our elected officials accountable.
  • "We must elect pro-union candidates that will have our best interest when it comes to Arizona and the Teamsters," said Dawn Schumann, Local 104's political coordinator.
  • "He has been active on our picket lines, will stand with us when there is a labor dispute in Arizona and is a friend of Teamsters Local 104."

Teamsters Union Lauds CARES Act Relief For YRCW Workers

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020

"I want to thank Congress for passing the CARES Act, and the President and the Treasury Secretary for their help in making this essential bridge loan possible," Hoffa said.

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  • "I want to thank Congress for passing the CARES Act, and the President and the Treasury Secretary for their help in making this essential bridge loan possible," Hoffa said.
  • The CARES Act assistance will be used to pay for employee health care and pension costs and other obligations.
  • YRCW employs 30,000 freight workers, including 24,000 Teamsters.
  • "Like so many Teamsters who are essential workers, our members working at the YRCW operating companies have continued to keep our nation's supply chain moving to serve millions of Americans," Soehl added.

Teamsters & Catholic Charities Launch Multi-State Food Drive For Those In Need During COVID-19 Pandemic

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Teamsters Local 340 and Teamsters Joint Council 10 have partnered with Catholic Charities for more than 10 years, donating time, labor and the use of the joint council's truck to help deliver food and supplies to those most in need.

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  • Teamsters Local 340 and Teamsters Joint Council 10 have partnered with Catholic Charities for more than 10 years, donating time, labor and the use of the joint council's truck to help deliver food and supplies to those most in need.
  • "Teamsters are always happy to participate in something so worthy that helps so many of our friends and neighbors," said Brett Miller, President of Teamsters Local 340.
  • "We have a tremendous amount of gratitude for the relationship we have with the Teamsters," said Judy Katzel, spokesperson for Catholic Charities Maine.
  • Working with the Teamsters, we are literally able to feed thousands of people across four states with just one drive."

Teamsters Applaud Unveiling Of New House Transportation Legislation

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020

WASHINGTON, June 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Teamsters are lauding the release of a new House transportation measure today, saying the bill is a win for workers and will enhance roadway safety.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Teamsters are lauding the release of a new House transportation measure today, saying the bill is a win for workers and will enhance roadway safety.
  • "For too long, the needs of professional drivers and others who work in the transportation sector have been ignored by lawmakers," Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa said.
  • The Teamsters look forward to continuing to work with the House Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) and the entire committee on the inclusion of other Teamster priorities as this process continues.
  • Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.