National News

• Teamsters Local 502 Calls on Comcast to Provide Internet Access for Students August 5, 2020
  (PHILADELPHIA) – Teamsters Local 502/Commonwealth Association of School Administrators (CASA) members joined with political, community and labor leaders today to call on Comcast to provide reliable, high-speed internet access to thousands of students at the School District of Philadelphia who cannot … The post Teamsters Local 502 Calls on Comcast to Provide Internet Access for Students […]
• Teamsters Mourn Loss of Port Truck Driver Ricardo Galindo August 5, 2020
  It is with heavy hearts today that we mourn Ricardo Galindo, a Teamster Port Truck Driver at Pac9 and dedicated member of Teamsters Local 848 in California, who passed after a tragic accident at work this morning. Galindo dedicated 21 … The post Teamsters Mourn Loss of Port Truck Driver Ricardo Galindo appeared first on […]
• Hoffa: Workers Organize During COVID-19 Pandemic for Protection August 5, 2020
  By Teamsters General President James P. HoffaPublished in the Detroit News, Aug. 5, 2020 Workers are facing unprecedented challenges in the age of the coronavirus. Many have lost their jobs, been temporarily laid off with no idea when they are … The post Hoffa: Workers Organize During COVID-19 Pandemic for Protection appeared first on International […]
• MV Transportation Workers Unanimously Ratify First Contract with Teamsters Local 174 August 4, 2020
  Negotiations and ratification meeting all completed via Zoom teleconferencing A group of 140 MV Transportation drivers, ambassadors, road supervisors, utility workers, mechanics, and dispatchers are about to see substantially larger paychecks, after voting unanimously to ratify their first Union contract … The post MV Transportation Workers Unanimously Ratify First Contract with Teamsters Local 174 appeared […]
• Senate Refuses to Help Stave Off Eviction Crisis August 4, 2020
  The coronavirus pandemic has attacked hardworking Americans physically, emotionally and economically. Millions have contracted the illness while tens of millions more worry about the health of themselves and their families. Meanwhile, many more have lost their jobs and are facing … The post Senate Refuses to Help Stave Off Eviction Crisis appeared first on International […]
• COVID-19 News Updates for August 3, 2020 August 4, 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 August 3, 2020 appeared first on International Brotherhood […]
• UPS Wage Increase Information August 4, 2020
  This flier explains how the new contract structure works for part-time employees. The post UPS Wage Increase Information appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
• UPS Wage Increases Update August 3, 2020
  As of August 1, 2020, UPS wages increase by 80 cents per hour for employees who had seniority on August 1, 2018.  This brings the increases to a total of $2.25 per hour in the first three years of this … The post UPS Wage Increases Update appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
• Teamsters Urge Congress to Extend PSP July 31, 2020
  Airline Industry Poised to Be Devastated Without Federal Intervention (WASHINGTON) – The following is a statement from Teamsters Airline Division Director Capt. David Bourne regarding the CARES Act’s Payroll Support Program (PSP): “Congress passed crucial legislation earlier this year to … The post Teamsters Urge Congress to Extend PSP appeared first on International Brotherhood of […]
• An Update for American Airlines Customer Service Representatives July 31, 2020
  Please review these letters of agreement between American Airlines, the Communications Workers of America (CWA) and Teamsters Local 104 regarding the Special Voluntary Early Out Program and extended voluntary leaves of absences for Customer Service Representatives (CSRs). We are also … The post An Update for American Airlines Customer Service Representatives appeared first on International […]
• A Letter to ExpressJet Members from Teamsters Airline Division Director Capt. David Bourne July 31, 2020
  July 31, 2020 Brothers and Sisters, It is with deep regret that we must inform you that ExpressJet did not prevail in their quest to generate additional flying from United Airlines. Those of you who stuck it out through the … The post A Letter to ExpressJet Members from Teamsters Airline Division Director Capt. David […]
• COVID-19 News Updates for July 30, 2020 July 31, 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 30, 2020 appeared first on International Brotherhood […]