August 3, 2016 | Headlines, Teamsters
(Source: Column by Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa published in the Detroit News, August 3, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Supporters of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) are likely to put up a huge fight in an effort to pass the 12-nation Pacific Rim agreement...
August 2, 2016 | Headlines, Teamsters
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, August 1, 2016) OAKLAND, Calif. — Apple shuttle drivers who are members of Teamsters Local 853 in Oakland have voted overwhelmingly in favor of a first agreement. The more than 30 Apple drivers work for...
August 1, 2016 | Headlines, Teamsters
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, July 29, 2016) ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — More than 150 Teamster delegates gathered on the opening day of the biannual convening of the Teamsters National Hispanic Caucus (THNC) at Bally’s Hotel and Casino in...
July 29, 2016 | Headlines, Teamsters, War on Workers
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, July 28, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Another year, another meeting of corporate-cozy lawmakers hosted by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). Right now in Indianapolis, conservative lawmakers...
July 29, 2016 | Headlines, Teamsters
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, July 28, 2016) WILMINGTON, Ohio — After more than three years of bargaining, Allegiant Air pilots – represented by Teamsters Local 1224 – ratified their first union contract with the airline on...
July 28, 2016 | Headlines, Teamsters, War on Workers
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, July 26, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Opponents of raising the minimum wage to upwards of $15 often talk about how such a move would result in fewer jobs and ultimately less pay for the workers who need it the...
July 19, 2016 | Headlines, Teamsters, War on Workers
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, July 18, 2016) COLUMBUS, Ohio — Over 130 members of Teamsters Local 284 have been on strike for more than two months against the giant multinational corporation, International Paper (NYSE: IP). Workers’...
July 19, 2016 | Headlines, Teamsters, War on Workers
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, July 18, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — With the 2016 election growing closer, everyday Americans need to focus on finding a viable path forward that empowers them to have a voice in government so they can help...
July 14, 2016 | Headlines, Teamsters, War on Workers
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, July 12, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Teamsters, the broader labor movement and most importantly American workers received good news from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) yesterday when it ruled...
July 13, 2016 | Headlines, Teamsters
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, July 12, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — International Brotherhood of Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa and General Secretary-Treasurer Ken Hall today announced that strike benefit increases approved by...
