Teamsters Local 1932

TEAMSTERS HALT WAYMO IN SAN FRANCISCO

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Friday, May 26, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A zoning appeal victory for the Teamsters Union has effectively stopped the expansion of autonomous (AV) carmaker Waymo following a unanimous vote by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. The board agreed with the union's claim that the company had not been forthright in its application to alter the use of a large distribution center in the city's industrial area.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A zoning appeal victory for the Teamsters Union has effectively stopped the expansion of autonomous (AV) carmaker Waymo following a unanimous vote by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
  • "AV companies such as Waymo threaten the livelihood of Teamster members who are employed in the expanding area of parcel delivery," said Tony Delorio, Teamsters Local 665 Secretary-Treasurer.
  • The general public is not on the side of these AV companies – in San Francisco or anywhere else."
  • The hearing at San Francisco's City Hall was packed with rank-and-file Teamsters who stood and thanked elected officials as the meeting concluded.

Seattle School Bus Drivers at Zūm Vote to Authorize a Strike

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

SEATTLE, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 150 Zūm drivers and technicians represented by Teamsters Local 174 that provide school bus service for the Seattle School District (SSD) now sit at the precipice of a work stoppage after workers voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 150 Zūm drivers and technicians represented by Teamsters Local 174 that provide school bus service for the Seattle School District (SSD) now sit at the precipice of a work stoppage after workers voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike.
  • "These hardworking bus drivers refuse to accept less than they deserve just to help protect Zūm's bottom line, especially when Zūm executives were the ones who made the poor business decision to underbid this contract.
  • This has been even more infuriating given that the contract with the other school bus provider for the district, First Student, already set a clear standard for school bus drivers and mechanics in Seattle.
  • School bus service for SSD had previously been exclusively provided by First Student until the end of the 2022 school year, when SSD chose to award roughly half the work to California-based Zūm.

TEAMSTER FLIGHT ATTENDANTS VOTE DOWN SUN COUNTRY TENTATIVE AGREEMENT

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Flight attendants at Sun Country Airlines who are represented by Teamsters Local 120 have voted overwhelmingly to reject their latest collective bargaining agreement with the carrier.

Key Points: 
  • MINNEAPOLIS, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Flight attendants at Sun Country Airlines who are represented by Teamsters Local 120 have voted overwhelmingly to reject their latest collective bargaining agreement with the carrier.
  • "Aviation can be a volatile industry, and these workers have stuck with the company through thick and thin.
  • "We stand with Local 120 flight attendants in their campaign to get a strong contract at this employer," said Joe Ferreira, Teamsters Airline Division Director.
  • "The flight attendants did this to make a point – this contract is not good enough," said the Sun Country Airlines Flight Attendant Negotiating Committee in a statement.

NRT SCHOOL BUS WORKERS RATIFY TEAMSTER CONTRACT IN FRAMINGHAM

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Monday, May 22, 2023

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bus workers at North Reading Transportation (NRT) have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new contract. The Teamsters provide student transportation for Framingham Public Schools.

Key Points: 
  • FRAMINGHAM, Mass., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bus workers at North Reading Transportation (NRT) have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new contract.
  • "Congratulations to the Framingham bus workers for securing a strong new Teamster contract," said Shannon George, Local 170 Secretary-Treasurer.
  • "As school bus operators and attendants, these workers play a critical role in not only the school district, but in the lives of the children they transport.
  • "I am always proud to be a Teamster, but that is especially true today," said Joe Fonseca, NRT bus driver in Framingham.

TEAMSTERS RATIFY COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT AT ALRO STEEL

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Monday, May 22, 2023

FLINT, Mich., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With every worker participating in the ratification vote, Teamsters Local 332 members at Alro Steel have voted by a two-to-one margin to approve their most recent collective bargaining agreement. The Teamsters are responsible for processing and distributing industrial-grade steel.

Key Points: 
  • FLINT, Mich., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With every worker participating in the ratification vote, Teamsters Local 332 members at Alro Steel have voted by a two-to-one margin to approve their most recent collective bargaining agreement.
  • The Teamsters are responsible for processing and distributing industrial-grade steel.
  • "As the 'right to work' repeal and industry-leading contracts negotiated by the Teamsters demonstrate, organized labor is still the muscle, heart, and soul of Michigan's workforce.
  • Founded in 1933, Teamsters Local 332 represents workers in industries including construction, health care, and manufacturing throughout Genesee County, Michigan.

CHICAGOLAND VERILIFE WORKERS RATIFY AGREEMENTS WITH TEAMSTERS LOCAL 777

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Friday, May 12, 2023

CHICAGO, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 777 members working at five different dispensaries owned by Verilife, a subsidiary of PharmaCann, have overwhelmingly voted to ratify their first collective bargaining agreements. The collective bargaining agreements combined will cover more than 100 workers upon ratification.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 777 members working at five different dispensaries owned by Verilife, a subsidiary of PharmaCann, have overwhelmingly voted to ratify their first collective bargaining agreements.
  • "Congratulations to these hardworking men and women, who are setting the floor – not the ceiling – on what compensation should be for Chicagoland cannabis workers moving forward," said Jim Glimco, President of Local 777.
  • Local 777 Business Agent Chris Smith used to work at Verilife Romeoville; he played a pivotal role in bargaining the five contracts.
  • Founded in 1937, Teamsters Local 777 represents workers in a wide variety of industries throughout the Chicago area.

Teamsters Local 2010 Wins First-Ever Tentative Agreement with 25 Percent Raise Over Five Years for UC Davis Skilled Trades Unit

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Friday, May 12, 2023

OAKLAND, Calif., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 2010 members in the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) Skilled Trades Unit reached their first-ever tentative agreement with the University of California (UC) this week, after two years of negotiations and dozens of worksite actions. The UC Davis Skilled Trades Unit is made up of 305 plumbers, painters, electricians, and other Skilled Trades workers at the UC Davis campus and the UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento.

Key Points: 
  • OAKLAND, Calif., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 2010 members in the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) Skilled Trades Unit reached their first-ever tentative agreement with the University of California (UC) this week, after two years of negotiations and dozens of worksite actions.
  • The UC Davis Skilled Trades Unit is made up of 305 plumbers, painters, electricians, and other Skilled Trades workers at the UC Davis campus and the UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento.
  • The UC Davis Skilled Trades Unit unionized with Teamsters Local 2010 in November 2020 and began negotiations with UC on May 12, 2021.
  • UC Davis Skilled Trades Teamsters will vote on whether to ratify the tentative agreement over the upcoming weeks.

Safe & Green Holdings Corp. Reports 230% Year Over Year Increase in Construction Services Revenue for the First Quarter of 2023

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

We are now focusing on four distinct verticals, each offering multiple opportunities for revenue growth, business expansion, and shareholder value enhancement.

Key Points: 
  • We are now focusing on four distinct verticals, each offering multiple opportunities for revenue growth, business expansion, and shareholder value enhancement.
  • For accounting reasons, these reported assets do not reflect the third-party appraised value of $74 million for Safe & Green Development Corporation (“SG DevCo”) alone.
  • The construction services segment generated $5.5 million in revenue, a 230% increase, compared to the same period last year.
  • Operating expenses for the first quarter of 2023 were $2.8 million, compared to $2.1 million for the first quarter of 2022.

TEAMSTERS ENDORSE DESTINY LEVERE BOLLING FOR DELEGATE

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

RICHMOND, Va., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters are endorsing Destiny LeVere Bolling for the Virginia House of Delegates' 80th District. Bolling is currently the Virginia AFL-CIO Communications Director and also chairs the Virginia Conference NAACP's Labor and Industry Committee.

Key Points: 
  • RICHMOND, Va., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters are endorsing Destiny LeVere Bolling for the Virginia House of Delegates' 80th District.
  • Bolling is currently the Virginia AFL-CIO Communications Director and also chairs the Virginia Conference NAACP's Labor and Industry Committee.
  • "Over the past few years, I have had the opportunity to work with Destiny on several projects," said Teamsters Local 322 President and Joint Council 83 Political Coordinator Brian Peyton.
  • "Visionary leadership, courage, and integrity are qualities that Destiny LeVere Bolling possesses," said Teamsters Local 592 President and Joint Council 83 Secretary-Treasurer Jim Smith.

CITY OF SHELTON TEAMSTERS AWARDED CONTRACT, DEMAND MAYOR DELIVER ON NEW WAGES

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Monday, May 8, 2023

SHELTON, Conn., May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 145 members are demanding Mayor Mark Lauretti follow the law and honor their contract, after a state board awarded the Shelton municipal workers an agreement on March 29. The ruling grants workers better pay and working conditions.

Key Points: 
  • Workers Call on Mayor Lauretti to Stop Stalling, Pay Up
    SHELTON, Conn., May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 145 members are demanding Mayor Mark Lauretti follow the law and honor their contract, after a state board awarded the Shelton municipal workers an agreement on March 29.
  • "Mayor Lauretti is breaking the law by refusing to pay Shelton municipal workers their newly awarded wages," said Dennis Novak, Teamsters Local 145 Secretary-Treasurer.
  • Rather than play games and waste taxpayer dollars, Lauretti needs to pay these essential workers what they are owed."
  • Teamsters Local 145 serves workers in a wide variety of crafts throughout Southwestern Connecticut.