International Brotherhood of Teamsters

• Teamsters Charge ADM with Unfair Labor Practices February 7, 2023
  (DECATUR, Ill.) –Teamsters Local 916 has filed Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) charges against food processing conglomerate Archer Daniels Midland (ADM). The charges come amid a strike at the company’s Decatur, Ill. facility that has been ongoing since February 2. “In a public statement, the company has said that they will ‘continue to bargain in good […]
• Idaho Teamsters Prevent Amazon from Destroying Public Land February 7, 2023
  After an effective and intense organizing campaign on behalf of Teamsters Local 483 and their allies, the Boise City Council has unanimously approved a ballot initiative that would require a public vote on development of land that is designated for public use. The ballot initiative will prevent Amazon from buying and building in a 153-acre […]
• Teamsters Go on Strike at ADM February 3, 2023
  (DECATUR, Ill.) –Teamsters Local 916 members at Archer Daniels Midlands (ADM), one of the top ten largest food companies in the world, have gone on strike at the company’s Decatur location. The workers oversee the co-generation plant that provides energy for the facility. “ADM is refusing to offer these workers wages and benefits on par […]
• UNFI Workers in California Join Teamsters February 3, 2023
  (ROCKLIN, Calif.)—Warehouse workers at America’s largest organic and natural food supplier, United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI), have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 150 in Sacremento, Calif. The election took place yesterday for the 220 workers at the company’s Rocklin, Calif., facility. “It was a hard-fought battle, but we were determined to win. My co-workers […]
• Teamsters Honor the Lessons of Black History February 2, 2023
  Black history is woven into the history of the American labor movement and the history of our union. Throughout much of our nation’s existence, Black history has been long ignored or outright suppressed. That is why, during Black History Month, we honor the contributions Black Americans have made to this country and to the advancement […]
• Teamsters Oppose SHIP IT Act February 1, 2023
  (WASHINGTON) – Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien sent letters to members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee urging them to oppose H.R. 471, the Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act. The legislation, introduced by Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21) and Dusty Johnson (SD-AL), would jeopardize the safety of workers, […]
• Teamsters at Keolis Vote to Strike January 31, 2023
  (WASHINGTON) – Drivers at Keolis Transportation represented by Teamsters Local 639 have voted overwhelmingly to go on strike if necessary. The approximately 150 bus drivers provide transit and paratransit services for Prince William County in Virginia. “The company is dragging its feet during negotiations and refusing to provide the members with the benefits and wage […]
• Teamsters, California Labor Federation, Lawmakers Announce New Autonomous Vehicle Legislation January 31, 2023
  (SACRAMENTO, Calif.) – Today, Teamsters Joint Council 7, Teamsters Joint Council 42, and the California Labor Federation were joined by lawmakers for a rally at the California State Capitol to highlight the introduction of legislation requiring human operators to be present in autonomous vehicles (AVs) weighing over 10,000 pounds. The legislation, Assembly Bill 316, is […]
• Teamsters Endorse Ruben Gallego in Arizona Senate Race January 30, 2023
  (PHOENIX) – 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 […]
• Teamsters Ratify Industry-Leading Contract at United Airlines January 30, 2023
  (WASHINGTON) – Teamsters at United Airlines have ratified an agreement that includes significant wage increases and added job protections for more than 8,200 technicians and related classifications nationwide. “This contract ensures Teamsters at United Airlines will continue to receive the excellent pay and job protections that they work so hard for and deserve,” said Teamsters […]
• Republic Services Workers Ratify Contracts in California, Oregon, and Ohio January 25, 2023
  (WASHINGTON)—More than 600 workers at Republic Services in Los Angeles County have secured industry-leading agreements with Teamsters Local 396. The contract victory is the latest in a string of new Teamster agreements at Republic Services and follows overwhelming ratification votes by members of Teamsters Local 377 in Youngstown, Ohio, and Teamsters Local 324 in Salem, […]
• Dallas Red Cross Workers Join Teamsters January 25, 2023
  (DALLAS) – Hospital Service Technicians at the American Red Cross in Dallas have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 745. “This is the first of many organizing victories that you’re going to see at this company throughout Texas within the very near future,” said Brent Taylor, Teamsters Southern Region Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer of Local […]