National News

• COVID-19 News Updates for July 6, 2020 July 7, 2020
  Guidelines for Opening Up America Again President Trump has unveiled Guidelines for Opening Up America Again, a three-phased approach based on the advice of public health experts. These steps will help state and local officials when reopening their economies, getting … The post COVID-19 News Updates for July 6, 2020 appeared first on International Brotherhood […]
• A Message from Teamsters Airline Division Director Capt. David Bourne July 6, 2020
  To say that the economy has experienced upheaval since the coronavirus began would be quite an understatement, but the good news is that since our last update the aviation industry is beginning to show signs of recovery. The airline industry … The post A Message from Teamsters Airline Division Director Capt. David Bourne appeared first […]
• COVID-19 News Updates for July 3, 2020 July 6, 2020
  Assistance for American Workers and Families American Workforce Policy Advisory Board – Call to Action: The American Workforce Policy Advisory Board has released a call-to-action to help the millions of workers who need assistance now, and build the resilient and agile workforce of … The post COVID-19 News Updates for July 3, 2020 appeared first on International Brotherhood […]
• Public Services “Member Town Hall” June 25 Webinar Recording July 6, 2020
  Check out the June 25th recording of the Public Services Division’s “Member Town Hall” webinar to learn what Teamster members can do to keep safe and stay sane during the COVID-19 pandemic, featuring video messages from General President James P. … The post Public Services “Member Town Hall” June 25 Webinar Recording appeared first on […]
• BMWED Urges Railroads Immediately Test, Trace COVID-19 Exposure July 3, 2020
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• Teamster Pipeline Locals Vote to Approve New Agreement July 3, 2020
  By an overwhelming majority, Teamster local unions representing workers in the growing pipeline construction industry have voted to accept and approve the recently negotiated Teamsters National Pipeline Agreement. The agreement covers more than 4,500 workers nationwide, and will soon be … The post Teamster Pipeline Locals Vote to Approve New Agreement appeared first on International […]
• Teamsters Hail Passage of Moving Forward Act July 1, 2020
  (WASHINGTON) – The House today took a substantial step towards reviving the U.S. economy when it approved a $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill that will beef up the nation’s transportation network while also employing thousands in good-paying, union jobs. H.R. 2, … The post Teamsters Hail Passage of Moving Forward Act appeared first on International Brotherhood […]
• Hoffa: USMCA Will Ensure Safer Roadways, Increase Labor Rights for Workers July 1, 2020
  (WASHINGTON) – The following is a statement from Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa about the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the revised North American trade deal that takes effect Wednesday. “For the first time today, Teamster truckers will have protections on the … The post Hoffa: USMCA Will Ensure Safer Roadways, Increase Labor Rights for Workers appeared […]
• Hoffa: Amid COVID-19, Election Preparedness is Essential Work July 1, 2020
  By Teamsters General President James P. HoffaPublished in the Detroit News, July 1, 2020 These continue to be trying times for our nation. The coronavirus still holds America in its grip, and it is unclear when that will improve. The … The post Hoffa: Amid COVID-19, Election Preparedness is Essential Work appeared first on International […]
• Teamsters Union Lauds CARES Act Relief For YRCW Workers July 1, 2020
  (WASHINGTON) – A $700 million loan provided by the United States Treasury under the CARES Act will help YRC Worldwide, Inc.’s operating companies pay its employees’ health care and other benefits and get through this pandemic while protecting the livelihoods … The post Teamsters Union Lauds CARES Act Relief For YRCW Workers appeared first on […]
• EPISODE 199: Ramping Up Political Power July 1, 2020
  Listen to the latest edition of the Teamsters Podcast and hear how the union is kick starting its 2020 election efforts to get members to vote for pro-worker candidates. Plus, Local 728 waste workers stand up against racial discrimination and … The post EPISODE 199: Ramping Up Political Power appeared first on International Brotherhood of […]
• A Message from Passenger Transportation Division Director Rick Middleton June 30, 2020
  Many of you employed by school districts are hopefully just beginning to enjoy your summer as coronavirus transmissions begin to subside in many parts of the country. For those of you employed in public transit, paratransit and other sectors of … The post A Message from Passenger Transportation Division Director Rick Middleton appeared first on […]