May 23, 2014 | Headlines, Teamsters
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, May 22, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Throughout its history, the Teamsters’ dedication to America has been indisputable. Members have served their country in far higher numbers than the general populace. They...
May 6, 2014 | Headlines, Teamsters
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, May 5, 2014) LAS VEGAS — The 2014 Teamsters Unity Conference continued on Monday, with 1,400 Teamsters coming together in solidarity to reenergize and mobilize for the coming year. The Teamster leaders,...
May 5, 2014 | Headlines, Teamsters
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, May 4, 2014) LAS VEGAS — The 2014 Teamsters Unity Conference convened Sunday, May 4, with General President Jim Hoffa welcoming more than 1,400 Teamsters who learned about several key challenges...
May 5, 2014 | Headlines, Teamsters
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, May 3, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The following is a statement from Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa and Teamsters Secretary Treasurer Ken Hall on the passing of former Rep. James Oberstar...
May 1, 2014 | Headlines, Teamsters
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, April 30, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. — By a large majority, Teamsters at Anheuser-Busch’s breweries in the United States have voted to ratify a new five-year agreement covering more than 4,500 workers,...
April 29, 2014 | Headlines, Teamsters, War on Workers
(Source: Huffington Post opinion column by Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa, April 28, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Private equity firm Cerberus Business Finance, LLC, is looting a bankrupt airline that for 66 years ferried troops and equipment to war...
April 24, 2014 | Headlines, Teamsters, War on Workers
(Source: Statement by Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa, April 23, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. — “Each year we mark Workers’ Memorial Day as a time to remember and honor our fallen brothers and sisters in the labor movement. In the United States, Canada and...
April 22, 2014 | Headlines, Teamsters, War on Workers
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, April 21, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Post-Great Recession America may not be a place of double-digit unemployment. But the number of jobs where workers can earn an honest living that supports a family...
April 9, 2014 | Headlines, Teamsters, War on Workers
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, April 8, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate took a critical step last night when it moved legislation that would reinstate long-term unemployment benefits for some 2.8 million Americans. But a major...
April 9, 2014 | Headlines, Teamsters, War on Workers
(Source: Huffington Post column by Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa, April 8, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The annual state legislative folly that spurs pro-corporate lawmakers to introduce legislation to hack away at workplace rights and wages for...
