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TEAMSTERS ENDORSE ADAM SCHIFF FOR SENATE

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- California Teamsters are endorsing Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) in the race for U.S. Senate.

Key Points: 
  • "Adam Schiff supported us on Assembly Bill 316 and has been a true ally in our fight to regulate autonomous vehicles, which is a make-or-break issue for the Teamsters," said Peter Finn, Teamsters Western Region International Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 856 in San Bruno.
  • As a state senator, Schiff passed laws that provided grants to universities and increased local film production in California, benefiting Teamsters in the state.
  • "Los Angeles Teamsters have known Adam Schiff going all the way back to his days in the State Senate, and he has always been an unwavering advocate for working families in Southern California," said Chris Griswold, Teamsters International Vice President At-Large and President of Teamsters Joint Council 42.
  • That's why we are proud to endorse Adam Schiff for the Senate."

TEAMSTERS COMMEND U.S. SENATE HELP COMMITTEE FOR PASSING PRO ACT

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters are commending U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension (HELP) Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders, as well as the Democratic Senators on the committee, for voting in favor of passing the Protect the Right to Organize (PRO) Act.

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  • Legislation Would Empower Working Families, Hold Corporate America Accountable
    WASHINGTON, June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters are commending U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension (HELP) Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders, as well as the Democratic Senators on the committee, for voting in favor of passing the Protect the Right to Organize (PRO) Act.
  • "Democrats on the HELP Committee did the right thing by voting in favor of the PRO Act, which is desperately needed to empower working people and hold big business accountable for their attacks on the American middle class," said Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien.
  • The PRO Act would strengthen workers' rights to form a union and engage in collective bargaining in a variety of ways.
  • Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.2 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.

USW Files Unfair Labor Practice Charges Against Blue Bird, Calls on Corporation to End Union Busting, Respect Workers

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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MACON, Ga., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Steelworkers union (USW) today filed unfair labor practice charges against Blue Bird Corporation, alleging the bus manufacturer's management broke the law in trying to dissuade workers from forming a union.

Key Points: 
  • MACON, Ga., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Steelworkers union (USW) today filed unfair labor practice charges against Blue Bird Corporation, alleging the bus manufacturer's management broke the law in trying to dissuade workers from forming a union.
  • Some 1,400 workers at Blue Bird's Fort Valley, Ga., facility filed for their union election on April 3 and will vote on May 11 and 12.
  • "Unless Congress passes legislation like the PRO Act, it's clear corporations will continue their attempts to divide and bully workers," Flippo said.
  • "Until then, we call on Blue Bird management to change course and respect workers' right to a free and fair union election."

TEAMSTERS APPLAUD CALL TO PASS PRO ACT, ANTITRUST LAWS DURING BIDEN SOTU

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters applauds the call on Congress to pass the PRO Act during President Biden's State of the Union address.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters applauds the call on Congress to pass the PRO Act during President Biden's State of the Union address.
  • But such laws must be passed and enacted to actually turn the tide in the battle against corporate greed.
  • "Bad actors like Amazon have been allowed to flout our nation's labor and antitrust laws with impunity, running roughshod over honest businesses and their workers.
  • Congress must work to pass the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act and give workers the protections to more easily organize their unions.

TEAMSTERS ENDORSE RUBEN GALLEGO IN ARIZONA SENATE RACE

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Monday, January 30, 2023
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PHOENIX, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 104 has endorsed Representative Ruben Gallego in the Arizona Senate race. Gallego has been a trusted friend and effective partner to Arizona's Teamsters in Congress, and he will bring a vital pro-worker voice to the contest.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 104 has endorsed Representative Ruben Gallego in the Arizona Senate race.
  • Gallego has been a trusted friend and effective partner to Arizona's Teamsters in Congress, and he will bring a vital pro-worker voice to the contest.
  • "The Teamsters represent nearly 9,000 Arizona workers in construction, airline, delivery, and food service who are organized to demand better pay and a better workplace," said Karla Schumann, Local 104 Secretary-Treasurer and Principal Officer.
  • We're thrilled to welcome him to this race and look forward to supporting him during his campaign."

TEAMSTERS CALL ON CONGRESS TO STAND UP FOR WORKERS, PASS THE PRO ACT

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 150 Teamsters from around the U.S. ascended Capitol Hill today to meet with lawmakers and urge them to enact legislation that would rein in massive corporations like Amazon while empowering workers to join together and advocate for better wages, benefits, and working conditions.

Key Points: 
  • "Corporate control of the congressional agenda must end," said Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien.
  • Passage of the PRO Act and antitrust reform are important legislative steps this country needs to take now."
  • Teamsters called on senators to vote on both the PRO Act and S. 2992, the American Innovation and Choice Online Act, co-sponsored by Sens.
  • Teamsters met with the offices of more than 150 members of Congress from 35 states, urging elected officials to stand with workers.

2021 Employment Law Update - 40th Annual Advanced Conference (Las Vegas, United States - October 4-5, 2021) - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
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b'The "2021 Employment Law Update - 40th Annual Advanced Conference" training has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThis conference is an annual exploration of the most significant developments in labor and employment law, as well as new legislation and emerging trends.

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  • b'The "2021 Employment Law Update - 40th Annual Advanced Conference" training has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThis conference is an annual exploration of the most significant developments in labor and employment law, as well as new legislation and emerging trends.
  • Over two days, you will review cases that have recently been decided in district, appellate courts, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
  • We will discuss how those decisions impact what employers need to be doing to conform with these decisions.\nDesigned for experienced employee relations/human resources professionals and attorneys, the 2021 Employment Law Update - 40th Annual Conference features superb faculty, important topics, and great peer networking opportunities.
  • If the Senate were to pass it, the PRO Act would effectuate the most dramatic change in federal labor law since the Taft-Hartley Act in 1947.

2021 Employment Law Update - 40th Annual Advanced Conference (Atlanta, United States - November 8-9, 2021) - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
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b'The "2021 Employment Law Update - 40th Annual Advanced Conference" training has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThis conference is an annual exploration of the most significant developments in labor and employment law, as well as new legislation and emerging trends.

Key Points: 
  • b'The "2021 Employment Law Update - 40th Annual Advanced Conference" training has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThis conference is an annual exploration of the most significant developments in labor and employment law, as well as new legislation and emerging trends.
  • Over two days, you will review cases that have recently been decided in district, appellate courts, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
  • We will discuss how those decisions impact what employers need to be doing to conform with these decisions.\nDesigned for experienced employee relations/human resources professionals and attorneys, the 2021 Employment Law Update - 40th Annual Conference features superb faculty, important topics, and great peer networking opportunities.
  • The U.S. House of Representatives has already passed by a vote of 225-206 the Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act).

2 Day Conference - 2021 Employment Law Update - 40th Annual Advanced Conference (Orlando, United States - September 20-21, 2021) - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, May 14, 2021
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b'The "2021 Employment Law Update - 40th Annual Advanced Conference" training has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThis conference is an annual exploration of the most significant developments in labor and employment law, as well as new legislation and emerging trends.

Key Points: 
  • b'The "2021 Employment Law Update - 40th Annual Advanced Conference" training has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nThis conference is an annual exploration of the most significant developments in labor and employment law, as well as new legislation and emerging trends.
  • Over two days, you will review cases that have recently been decided in district, appellate courts, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
  • The U.S. House of Representatives has already passed by a vote of 225-206 the Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act).
  • Since January 20, 2021 (Inauguration Day), no Board has moved so quickly to undo a predecessor Board than has the Biden Board.