Houston and Denver-Based Technicians Sought Sole Representation by Teamsters Following United-Continental Merger (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, the National Mediation Board announced that flight simulator technicians at United Airlines voted for sole representation by the Teamsters Union. The 98 technicians were previously represented by the Teamsters at United...
America's fortunate workers, those who have Labor Day off, will spend the holiday resting and playing, rejoicing and picnicking. Much of that activity will occur in public parks across this nation, places that are community commons, purchased, developed and protected by collectives of citizens for...
Teamsters Joint Council 25 Champions Quinn As ‘Jobs Governor’ for Illinois (CHICAGO) – Teamsters Joint Council 25 endorsed Pat Quinn for a second term as Illinois governor today in a press conference at the Chicago International Produce Market. “Pat Quinn is the right choice for Governor of...
Green Fleet Systems Drivers Joined by Supporters from Labor, Faith and Community Organizations on March Back to Work (Carson, Calif.) Port truck drivers at the Port of Los Angeles lead a march back to work to return to their jobs following a 24-hour Unfair Labor Practice...
GCA Services Group Employees Unite for Respect and Higher Wages (SEATTLE) – On Aug. 26 workers at GCA Services Group joined Teamsters Local 117 in Tukwila, Wash. The employees who voted 91-44 in favor of Teamster representation are shuttle drivers, responsible for shuttling rental cars and...
Agreement Protects Employee Benefits And Provides $750 Bonus (Washington, D.C.) – Teamsters employed by Air Express International (AEI) have overwhelmingly approved a one-year contract extension that protects health, welfare and pension benefits and provides a $750 bonus. The contract-extension was approved by a margin of 84-16 percent....
Teamsters To Join Large Rally Tomorrow To Support Workers (Carson, Calif.) Port truck drivers at the Port of Los Angeles went on a 24-hour Unfair Labor Practice strike today against their employer, Green Fleet Systems (GFS), at the start of the 5 p.m. shift. They are...
Right now, eager 18-year-olds from across the country are tweeting with bravado photos of their newly postered dorm rooms and scanning with private fear their freshmen class schedules. They're embarking on a journey to capture their piece of the American Dream. They'll get a little help...
Union Seeks to Protect Correctional Officers’ Compensatory Time (TAMPA) – Teamsters Local 2011, the bargaining agent for 19,000 officers employed by the Florida Department of Corrections (DOC), has filed a law suit in Leon County Circuit Court (Case No. 2013 CA 002360) that seeks to stop...
Pickets Continue As Corporate Bully Locks Doors on 59 Funeral Directors, Drivers (Chicago, IL) – Funeral industry giant Service Corporation International (NYSE: SCI) has locked out 59 Chicago-area funeral directors and drivers represented by Teamsters Local 727, despite an unconditional offer from the union to return...