International Brotherhood of Teamsters

• New Cross-Border Trucking Rule Will Protect Teamster Drivers April 15, 2021
  The Teamsters are hailing the U.S. International Trade Commission’s (ITC’s) issuance of a final rule implementing the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement’s cross-border trucking provisions that mirror recommendations made by the union in key areas. The decision, which was handed down last week, is a welcome development as the Teamsters and allies in long-haul trucking and […]
• Stabenow Honored by Michigan Teamsters for Pension Work April 14, 2021
  Michigan Teamsters came together Tuesday night to thank Sen. Debbie Stabenow for her hard work in ensuring multiemployer pension reform was included in the American Rescue Plan (ARP) signed into law last month so members and retirees can be secure in knowing their retirement nest eggs are protected. In a virtual meeting, top Teamsters applauded […]
• Teamsters Reach Agreement in Principle with Allegiant Air April 14, 2021
  First Collective Bargaining Agreement for Mechanics, Related Classifications Now Heads to Vote by Membership (LAS VEGAS) – The Teamsters have reached an agreement in principle for 415 mechanics and related classifications at Allegiant Air. After the agreement in principle is finalized between the union and the company, it will go to a ratification vote by […]
• Teamsters Local 120 Ratifies Contract with U.S. Foodservice April 13, 2021
  Agreement Comes After Show of Strength from Workers (PLYMOUTH, Minn.) – Members at U.S. Foodservice in Plymouth, Minn. voted overwhelmingly to ratify their latest collective bargaining agreement over the weekend, avoiding a strike. “These workers were ready to take a stand and hit the picket line, but thanks to our unified negotiating committee, it didn’t […]
• Republic Services Workers in Cumming Ratify First Teamster Contract April 13, 2021
  (WASHINGTON) – After a hard-fought, two-year struggle, Teamsters at Republic Services in Cumming, Ga., unanimously ratified their first contract on Saturday. The four-year agreement contains better wages, seniority language, a grievance procedure and stronger security for the 40-worker unit. “We stayed true to our beliefs of unionization. No matter what the company threw at us, […]
• Harris, Rosen Applaud Teamsters’ Role in Vaccine Rollout April 13, 2021
  The Teamsters understand what is at stake when it comes to combatting the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Teamsters have been working on the front lines during the pandemic, keeping our communities safe and our economy moving. The union is doing all it can to not only deliver the COVID-19 vaccine, but to create opportunities for members […]
• UPS Teamsters In the Spotlight April 12, 2021
  https://youtu.be/ULwB1KRoW1Q Recently, several UPS Teamsters have made the spotlight for their commitment as essential workers during the pandemic.In Virginia, residents of a neighborhood turned out to recognize the efforts of their driver, Ben. This happened after residents of a different neighborhood recognized their driver, Anthony Gaskins. https://youtu.be/1icBd2VlUgU And Tyrone Mathieu, a UPS feeder driver in […]
• California Port Truck Drivers are on Strike! April 12, 2021
  Port truck drivers are on strike! Their employer, Universal Logistics Holdings (ULH) affiliated Universal Intermodal Services (Universal), illegally fired truck drivers, denied them back pay, and refused to recognize and bargain with the union they legally won. Instead, Universal fired them all in retaliation for voting for the Teamsters, and moved their work to drivers […]
• When the Pandemic Hit, Teamsters Local 777 Leader Made Lemons Out of Lemonade April 10, 2021
  When the pandemic hit last year, Phyllis Pepper was one of many school bus monitors throughout Illinois who ended up losing out on work as a result of the move to online learning. That didn’t keep her down, though. With her newfound spare time, Pepper started taking online classes at Eastern Gateway Community College and […]
• Crown of the Contenders April 9, 2021
  The Corona Family Brings Teamster Pride to the Sweet Science There are few jobs more difficult than being a union organizer – but a job where you get punched in the face comes close. “It’s probably the hardest job to tell these guys that it’s your federal right to organize,” said Ray Corona, IBT Organizer. […]