National News

• Teamster Nurses Keep on Truckin' April 18, 2019
  There were hugs, cheers and smiles all around the night that the votes were counted, and registered nurses with St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho, found out they were officially Teamsters. Health Care DivisionHeadline NewsOrganizing Victories
  Kara Deniz
• Teamsters Weekly Update, Week Ending April 18, 2019 April 18, 2019
  Local Union Leaders Overwhelmingly Endorse Tentative YRC Freight, Holland and New Penn National Master Freight Agreement: Leaders of all local unions that represent workers at YRC Freight, Holland and New Penn met today and with the exception of one local voted unanimously to endorse the tentative National Master Freight Agreement covering approximately 30,000 Teamsters, paving […]
  Chickona
• Balloting Materials for YRCW Teamsters Mailed April 17 April 17, 2019
  Today, balloting materials for the YRC Freight, Holland and New Penn National Master Freight Agreement ratification were mailed. FreightHeadline NewsFreight PowerYRCW Freight Updates
  Joel Coffidis
• XPO Workers in Erie, Pennsylvania Seek Teamster Representation April 15, 2019
  XPO freight drivers in Erie, Pennsylvania filed for Teamster representation on April 9, 2019, the latest action by workers across the U.S. who are banding together to fight for fair treatment at one of the largest transportation and logistics companies in the world. FreightHeadline NewsFreight PowerXPO
  Brian Tierney
• American Red Cross Workers Join Teamsters in Indiana April 12, 2019
  Mobile collection staff with the American Red Cross in Evansville, Ind., have voted unanimously to join Teamsters Local 215.  There are 16 workers in the bargaining unit. Health Care DivisionHeadline NewsOrganizing Victories
  Kara Deniz
• Listen to the YRCW Members Teleforum From April 10 April 11, 2019
  YRC Freight, Holland and New Penn Teamsters – listen to the teleforum call from Wednesday, April 10 covering the highlights of the tentative National Master Freight Agreement and the ratification process. FreightHeadline NewsYRCW Freight Updates
  Brian Tierney
• Kansas is Short on School Bus Drivers. One Company and the Teamsters Have an Idea. April 11, 2019
  When Kansas school districts contract with private companies for janitors, food service workers, bus monitors and more, those employees can seek unemployment benefits if they can’t find work during the offseason. Passenger TransportationHeadline News https://www.kcur.org/post/kansas-short-school-bus-drivers-one-company-and-its-drivers-have-idea
  Matt McQuaid
• Local Union Leaders Overwhelmingly Endorse Tentative YRC Freight, Holland and New Penn National Master Freight Agreement April 10, 2019
  Leaders of all local unions that represent workers at YRC Freight, Holland and New Penn met today and with the exception of one local voted unanimously to endorse the tentative National Master Freight Agreement covering approximately 30,000 Teamsters, paving the way for a vote by the membership. FreightHeadline NewsYRCW Freight Updates
  Jeff Jones
• Episode 176: These Women Work! April 10, 2019
  Listen to the latest edition of the Teamster Nation Podcast and learn how Local 237 in New York City used an event honoring former staffer and journalist Marie Colvin to also pay tribute to three school safety agents who stood up for fair pay for themselves and their colleagues. Plus, the Teamsters create an apprenticeship […]
  Brian Tierney
• UPS Teamsters Western Pennsylvania Supplement Vote Results April 9, 2019
  UPS Teamsters covered by the Western Pennsylvania Supplement Agreement have voted to ratify the agreement. PackageHeadline NewsUPS/UPSF Contract Updates
  David White
• UPS Teamsters Local 804 Supplement Vote Results April 9, 2019
  UPS Teamsters covered by the Local 804 Supplement Agreement have voted to ratify the agreement. PackageHeadline NewsUPS/UPSF Contract Updates
  David White
• Sikorsky Teamsters Win the Ergo Cup April 9, 2019
  Members of Teamsters Local 1150 and a group of Sikorsky engineers won a competition at the Ergo Cup in New Orleans. The workers are responsible for manufacturing helicopters for Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of the Lockheed Martin Corporation. AirlineHeadline News
  Matt McQuaid
• YRC Freight, Holland and New Penn Conference Call on Wednesday, April 10 April 8, 2019
  YRC Freight, Holland and New Penn Teamsters are urged to participate in a conference call at 8 p.m. Eastern time Wednesday, April 10 to learn more about the tentative National Master Freight Agreement and the upcoming ratification process. FreightHeadline NewsYRCW Freight Updates
  Jeff Jones
• Precision Scheduled Railroading: Short Term Gains at What Cost April 8, 2019
  Much is being made in the railroad industry and other transportation media about the Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR) wildfire sweeping from coast to coast. RailHeadline News
  David White
• 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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