November 26, 2012 | Headlines, Teamsters
(Source: Los Angeles Times, November 25, 2012) LOS ANGELES — Let’s get a few things clear. Hostess didn’t fail for any of the reasons you’ve been fed. It didn’t fail because Americans demanded more healthful food than its Twinkies and Ho-Hos...
November 26, 2012 | Headlines, Teamsters
(Source: Official statement of Teamsters General Secretary-Treasurer Ken Hall, November 21, 2012) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Teamsters General Secretary-Treasurer Ken Hall made the following statement regarding Judge Drain’s ruling in favor of the company’s motion to...
November 21, 2012 | Headlines, Teamsters
(Source: Official statement of Teamsters General Secretary-Treasurer Ken Hall, November 20, 2012) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Teamsters General Secretary-Treasurer Ken Hall made the following statement regarding the announcement that Hostess Brands Inc. and the Bakery,...
November 21, 2012 | Headlines, Teamsters
(Source: Teamster Nation, November 20, 2012) WASHINGTON, D.C. — If you wonder why we keep telling you about all the Teamsters volunteering for Superstorm Sandy relief, it’s because the need continues to be tremendous. Our brothers and sisters and their families...
November 20, 2012 | Headlines, Teamsters
(Source: Official statement of Teamsters General Secretary-Treasurer Ken Hall, November 19, 2012) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Teamsters General Secretary-Treasurer Ken Hall made the following statement regarding the announcement that Hostess Brands Inc. and the Bakery,...
November 19, 2012 | Headlines, Teamsters
(Source: Think Progress, November 16, 2012) While headlines have been quick to blame unions for the downfall of Hostess, there’s actually more to the story: While the company was filing for bankruptcy, for the second time, earlier this year, it actually tripled its...
November 19, 2012 | Headlines, Teamsters
(Source: Statement by Ken Hall, General Secretary-Treasurer, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, November 16, 2012) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Teamsters General Secretary-Treasurer Ken Hall made the following statement regarding Hostess’ decision to cease...
November 13, 2012 | Headlines, Teamsters
(Source: Teamster Nation, November 12, 2012) WASHINGTON, D.C. — A second wave of Teamsters is right now packing trucks with hurricane relief supplies at the Red Cross warehouse in Jersey City. Full story: Teamster Nation
November 9, 2012 | Headlines, Teamsters
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, November 7, 2012) WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Barack Obama’s re-election last night was aided by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters’ largest political effort ever. The Teamster Power 2012 program...
November 8, 2012 | Headlines, Teamsters
(Source: Teamster Nation, November 4, 2012) Teamster locals in New York and New Jersey are trying to reopen their offices and organize relief efforts for Hurricane Sandy victims, including Teamsters who lost their homes and all their possessions. Teamster sanitation,...
