October 16, 2015 | Headlines, Teamsters, War on Workers
(Source: Column by Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa, published in the Detroit News on October 14, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Michigan workers and retirees should be allowed to live comfortably in their golden years. But increasingly, nest eggs that everyday...
October 15, 2015 | Headlines, Teamsters
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, October 13, 2015) SAN LEANDRO, Calif. — Drivers delivering ready-mix concrete to projects funded by state or local public funds will be covered under prevailing wage laws under Assembly Bill (AB) 219...
October 13, 2015 | Headlines, Teamsters, War on Workers
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, October 9, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a letter dated October 9, Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa called on the trustees of the Central States Pension Fund to recall the proposal made to the...
October 9, 2015 | Headlines, Teamsters
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, October 8, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Teamsters Union applauds the efforts of Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) to pass legislation that would guarantee thousands of retirees and workers threatened by deep cuts...
October 8, 2015 | Headlines, Teamsters
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, October 7, 2015) LOS ANGELES — The Teamsters Union announced today that it has reached a tentative agreement with grocery companies Ralphs, Vons and Albertsons that if passed, will cover more than 8,000...
October 7, 2015 | Headlines, Teamsters, War on Workers
(Source: Opinion column by Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa, October 6, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — We know a bad deal when we see one, and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) just announced in Atlanta sure looks like one. Hundreds of Teamsters were joined in...
October 6, 2015 | Headlines, Teamsters, War on Workers
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, October 5, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The following is the official statement of Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa in response to trade officials reaching an agreement on the 12-nation Trans-Pacific...
October 2, 2015 | Headlines, Teamsters
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, October 1, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Mediation Board (NMB) has determined single carrier status for Flight Options, LLC, and Flexjet, LLC, after the Teamsters Union asserted that the two...
October 2, 2015 | Headlines, Teamsters
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, October 1, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — After several months of serious negotiations and a month-long balloting process, the Teamsters, as part of a union coalition, have ratified a new contract for members...
October 1, 2015 | Headlines, Teamsters
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, September 30, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, Sept. 29 the Teamsters Union General Executive Board decided to not endorse a presidential candidate at this time. The Teamsters look forward to meeting...
