National News

• Episode 177: United in Power at Unity! May 22, 2019
  Listen to the latest episode of the Teamster Nation Podcast and hear how the union united for power at its annual Unity Conference in May, plus its plans for greater wins in the workplace and at the ballot box. Headline NewsPodcastStop the War on WorkersTeamsters Unity Conference
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• Wisconsin Teamster’s Training Helps Him Save a Life May 18, 2019
  On the morning of May 14, 2019, Teamsters Local 200 Waste Management member Chad Schreiner had an on-the-job experience that changed his life forever, and saved the life of another. Solid Waste and RecyclingHeadline News
  Brian Tierney
• Teamsters Weekly Update, Week Ending May 17, 2019 May 16, 2019
  Teamsters Leader on Trade with China: They're Keeping Us Out: International Brotherhood of Teamsters General President James Hoffa discusses the impact of President Trump’s tariffs, and what should be done to get tough with China on trade, during interviews with Ali Velsh of MSNBC and Judy Woodruff of PBS NewsHour. Headline NewsStop the War on […]
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• NV Governor Signs Two-Person Rail Crew Bill May 16, 2019
  On May 15, organized labor secured a major victory for railroad workers and safety when Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak (D) signed a two-person rail crew bill into law. RailHeadline News
  David White
• Teamsters Stand with Law Enforcement Officers May 15, 2019
  On average, one law enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty somewhere in the United States every 58 hours. In all, more than 19,000 American law enforcement officers have made the ultimate sacrifice since the first known line-of-duty death in 1791. Public ServicesHeadline NewsTeamsters Law Enforcement League
  David White
• Teamsters Plan Strategy to Build Member Power at Public Services Division Conference May 15, 2019
  With more than 200,000 members, the Teamsters Public Services Division is one of the largest in the union. After participating in workshops and trainings geared towards building Teamster power, the 250+ Teamsters who attended the Public Services Division Conference are poised to make it even larger. Public ServicesHeadline News
  Matt McQuaid
• Teamsters Leader on Trade with China: They're Keeping Us Out May 15, 2019
  International Brotherhood of Teamsters General President James Hoffa discusses the impact of President Trump’s tariffs, and what should be done to get tough with China on trade during interviews with Ali Velsh of MSNBC and Judy Woodruff of PBS NewsHour. Headline NewsLet's Get America WorkingStop the War on Workers
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• Teamsters YRC Freight, Holland, and New Penn Contract Will Now Take Effect May 15, 2019
  The last supplement to the YRC Freight, Holland and New Penn National Master Freight Agreement has now been ratified by the affected membership, which means the new national collective bargaining agreement and all supplemental agreements are now fully ratified and will take effect immediately. FreightHeadline NewsPress ReleasesFreight PowerYRCW Freight Updates
  Brian Tierney
• Teamsters' Hoffa: 2020 Democrats are Vying for Union Support, and That's a Welcome Shift May 13, 2019
  By Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa Published in USA Today, May 13, 2019 As the 2020 primary season heats up, presidential candidates in the massive Democratic field — from Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren to Amy Klobuchar and former vice president Joe Biden — are vying for critical support from labor unions. Headline NewsStop the War on Workers https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/05/13/2020-democratic-presidential-hopefuls-compete-union-support-column/1183842001/
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• Teamsters Weekly Update, Week Ending May 10, 2019 May 10, 2019
  Hoffa: Job Training Bills Would Build Better Michigan: The Teamsters are long-time advocates of improved job-skills training. So it should come as no surprise that this union wholeheartedly endorses Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s proposal to provide debt-free tuition to both high school graduates as well as older adults interested in beefing up their abilities. Headline NewsStop […]
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• Teamsters Local 662 Member Reaches 3-Million-Mile Safety Record May 10, 2019
  Richard Dain, a member of Teamsters Local 662 in Mosinee, Wisconsin, has achieved a tremendous safety milestone as a driver at Holland. FreightHeadline NewsFreight Power
  Joel Coffidis
• Teamster Leaders Gather for Unity Conference May 8, 2019
  With major challenges facing workers and the 2020 elections looming, the importance of mobilizing members is more critical than ever, Teamster leaders heard at the annual Unity Conference taking place this week.  Headline News
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• National Master UPS Agreement Contract Book Now Available May 8, 2019
  The full contract of the newly ratified National Master UPS Agreement is now available online. Click here to view. PackageHeadline NewsUPS/UPSF Contract Updates
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• Teamsters, Port Workers Applaud Port of L.A. Decision to Lease Former NFI/Cal Cartage Property to New Company May 6, 2019
  The Port of Los Angeles has announced that the Toll Group has been selected to negotiate with the port to lease the 85-acre port-adjacent site, which includes 600,000 square feet of warehouse space and prime open land for harbor trucking operations. PortHeadline NewsPress Releases
  Kara Deniz
• Today's Teamster News January 19, 2013
  ... Headline NewsStop the War on Workers http://teamsternation.blogspot.com/2013/02/todays-teamster-news-021913.html
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