A new study by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) finds that a growing trade deficit with China has cost the U.S. billions of dollars in lost wages. In 2011 alone, unbalanced trade with the People’s Republic resulted in lost U.S. wages of $37.0 billion. The EPI study cites 2.7...
Like "Git 'er done," Americans should be yelling at Republicans in Congress: "Do yer job!" That's because Republicans are shirking their sworn duty by threatening to both shut down the government and default on its bills. Before taking office, each member of Congress swears a simple,...
Union Urges Criminal Justice Reform (WASHINGTON) -- The Teamsters Union is denouncing the findings of a new study revealing that private prison management firms have contracts that directly link profits to inmate capacity. The Teamsters Union represents 30,000 correctional officers in 20 states across the country. According...
Last week, in an example of what makes America beautiful, several strangers rushed to the aid of a New York City construction worker trapped in a burning fifth-floor apartment. The rescuers hoisted a ladder up a fire escape and extended it to the smoky windowsill where...
Company Plans to Eliminate Pension (Rochester, N.Y.) Wegmans picketing Teamsters from Local 118 are calling on their employer to protect good jobs in Rochester and stop retaliating against employees for standing up for their rights under Federal law. Today the union will file an unfair labor...
Sustained Underperformance, Executive Pay and Governance Concerns Lead To Support For Independent Board Leadership (WASHINGTON) -- The country’s two largest proxy advisers, ISS and Glass Lewis, have both recommended that FedEx [NYSE: FDX] shareholders support a Teamster proposal calling for an independent chairman of the board...
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...