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TEAMSTERS POISED TO STRIKE ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES IN FIVE STATES

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 180 Teamsters at Aramark Uniform Services are preparing to strike in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, and South Dakota.

Key Points: 
  • CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 180 Teamsters at Aramark Uniform Services are preparing to strike in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, and South Dakota.
  • Teamsters Local 238 Business Agent and Aramark Bargaining Unit Chair Dave Miller said that the company isn't taking bargaining seriously and that the workers feel disrespected.
  • Aramark, one of the largest uniform service providers in the Midwest, posted fourth-quarter profits last year that were 111 percent of pre-COVID levels in 2019.
  • The workers, who are represented by Teamsters Locals 90, 120, 238, and 554, could go on strike as soon as January 27.

FILCO CARTING TEAMS UP WITH LABORERS' LOCAL 108 AND PATHWAYS TO APPRENTICESHIP, INC.

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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One of the key developers of the initative is Kajeem (Q) Hill, a former Filco Carting team member, Local 108 Business Agent, and a co-founder of the Pathways to Apprenticeship program back in 2013.

Key Points: 
  • One of the key developers of the initative is Kajeem (Q) Hill, a former Filco Carting team member, Local 108 Business Agent, and a co-founder of the Pathways to Apprenticeship program back in 2013.
  • The Pathways to Apprenticeship program aims to provide participants access into a Building Trades career.
  • "As a longtime union trustee myself, I have a deeply rooted passion for working with Local 108 in general," said Domenic Monopoli, CEO of Filco Carting.
  • Proudly servicing more than 5,000 commercial, residential, industrial, and institutional firms, Filco Carting provides the most comprehensive services in the market.

Teamsters at Piedmont Airlines Ratify Historic New Contract

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 400 Teamster mechanics and related employees at Piedmont Airlines saw a historic new contract go into effect today after voting overwhelmingly for higher pay, more rest time, and retirement security.

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  • Piedmont Mechanics, Related Employees Vote in Record Turnout for Better Wages, Retirement Security
    WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 400 Teamster mechanics and related employees at Piedmont Airlines saw a historic new contract go into effect today after voting overwhelmingly for higher pay, more rest time, and retirement security.
  • Teamsters ratified the new contract on Oct. 28, with members voting 87 percent to approve while recording record high turnout to finalize the deal.
  • In addition to the strong wages, an 8 percent signing bonus was added for all Teamsters.
  • Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.2 million hardworking men and women in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.

Nexamp and IBEW Local 103 Partner on Solar and Energy Storage System

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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BOSTON, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Nexamp and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 103 celebrated the completion of a solar and energy storage project at IBEW's headquarters in Dorchester, MA. The project will provide IBEW with annual savings on energy costs and supplemental power in the event of a local power outage, and is an ideal example of how the Massachusetts solar developer community and organized labor can lead the way in transitioning to a clean and resilient electric grid.

Key Points: 
  • A new solar + storage project at IBEW Local 103 in Boston provides cost savings, resiliency and training opportunities.
  • "Nexamp is extremely proud of our partnership with IBEW and this project, which will benefit Local 103 and its members for years to come," said Nexamp CEO Zaid Ashai.
  • Together, these bills will accelerate renewable energy development and help bring more projects, like the one at IBEW Local 103, online.
  • "Our union is walking the walk when it comes to energy efficiency," said Renee Dozier, Business Agent, IBEW Local 103.

TEAMSTERS LOCAL 186 MEMBERS RATIFY FIRST CONTRACT WITH DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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VENTURA, Calif., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 186 members voted overwhelmingly to ratify their first contract with Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) on Tuesday. The 46 workers voted to organize with the union last year.

Key Points: 
  • VENTURA, Calif., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 186 members voted overwhelmingly to ratify their first contract with Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) on Tuesday.
  • "It was a long hard fight," said Local 186 Secretary-Treasurer Abel Garcia.
  • "In the end, the workers won and that is what matters most," said Jedediah Johnson, Local 186 Business Agent and Lead Negotiator.
  • Teamsters Local 186 represents workers in a wide variety of industries throughout Ventura County, Calif. and the surrounding communities.

TEAMSTERS VOTE TO AUTHORIZE STRIKE AT SYSCO ARIZONA

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Friday, July 8, 2022
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PHOENIX, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This morning, more than 250 members of Teamsters Local 104 in Phoenix voted to authorize a strike at Sysco Arizona in Tolleson, Arizona. The vote to strike was nearly unanimous, with 97 percent of 228 participating members voting in favor.

Key Points: 
  • Teamsters Local 104 Members Authorize Strike After Weeks of Contentious Negotiations; Contract Expired July 3
    PHOENIX, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This morning, more than 250 members of Teamsters Local 104 in Phoenix voted to authorize a strike at Sysco Arizona in Tolleson, Arizona.
  • The vote to strike was nearly unanimous, with 97 percent of 228 participating members voting in favor.
  • If the labor dispute at Sysco Arizona isn't settled soon, the Teamsters warn there will be a national impact.
  • "The Teamsters Union is currently in negotiations at several locations on both coasts, and our members at Sysco are united.

TEAMSTERS LOCAL 983 RATIFIES CONTRACT AT LAMB WESTON

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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AMERICAN FALLS, Idaho, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Workers at Lamb Weston in American Falls, ID voted overwhelmingly to ratify their latest collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 983.

Key Points: 
  • AMERICAN FALLS, Idaho, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Workers at Lamb Weston in American Falls, ID voted overwhelmingly to ratify their latest collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 983.
  • "Teamster power is thriving here in the Gem State, and this agreement is proof positive of that," said LaWanda Ellsworth, Local 983 Business Agent.
  • "A strong contract is a contract that we as a crew can follow and the company can follow," Misner said.
  • Founded in 1942, Teamsters Local 983 represents workers in a wide variety of industries throughout Eastern Idaho.

ALASKA TEAMSTERS STRIKE TO PROTEST AT&T'S LABOR LAW VIOLATIONS

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T Alascom workers who build, maintain and service AT&T telecommunications infrastructure in Alaska walked off the job on an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike late yesterday to protest AT&T's violations of federal labor laws that protect workers' rights. The workers, who are members of Teamsters Local 959, are objecting to unilateral changes to working conditions AT&T made without bargaining with their union.

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  • ULP Strike Could Impact Telecommunications Systems for Trans-Alaska Pipeline and U.S. Department of Defense Operations
    ANCHORAGE, Alaska, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T Alascom workers who build, maintain and service AT&T telecommunications infrastructure in Alaska walked off the job on an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike late yesterday to protest AT&T's violations of federal labor laws that protect workers' rights.
  • The workers, who are members of Teamsters Local 959, are objecting to unilateral changes to working conditions AT&T made without bargaining with their union.
  • "When working under an expired contract, federal law requires that the company bargain with workers' representatives before changing working conditions.
  • "They walked off the job as a wake-up call to demand that AT&T stop violating federal labor laws."

HOPEWELL CAROL STREAM RATIFIES CONTRACT WITH TEAMSTERS LOCAL 777

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Friday, March 18, 2022
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CAROL STREAM, Ill., March 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Drivers and attendants employed by Hopewell Transportation in Carol Stream, Illinois have voted overwhelmingly to ratify their first collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 777.

Key Points: 
  • CAROL STREAM, Ill., March 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Drivers and attendants employed by Hopewell Transportation in Carol Stream, Illinois have voted overwhelmingly to ratify their first collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 777.
  • "This contract is a slam dunk," said Rita Bomher, Local 777 Business Agent.
  • Paul Schreiber has been a driver at the Carol Stream yard since 2017 and he served on the negotiating committee.
  • Founded in 1937, Teamsters Local 777 represents workers in a wide variety of industries throughout the Chicago area.

TEAMSTERS LOCAL 983 FILES CHARGES AGAINST LAMB WESTON

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Friday, March 18, 2022
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POCATELLO, Idaho, March 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 983 has filed a complaint at the National Labor Relations Board against Lamb Weston in American Falls, Idaho. Local 983 represents workers at the food processing facility who prepare potato products for McDonald's, Wendy's, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and a wide variety of other companies.

Key Points: 
  • POCATELLO, Idaho, March 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 983 has filed a complaint at the National Labor Relations Board against Lamb Weston in American Falls, Idaho.
  • The complaint alleges several charges against Lamb Weston.
  • "There's no reason for the company to be so unreasonable during negotiations," said LaWanda Ellsworth, Teamsters Local 983 Business Agent.
  • Founded in 1942, Teamsters Local 983 represents workers in a wide variety of industries throughout Eastern Idaho.