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***Headlines
*Teamsters Encourage Members to Help With Tsunami ReliefStatement from Jim Hoffa, Teamsters General President
The earthquake and resulting tsunamis that ravaged Southeast Asia on December 26 are an unprecedented natural disaster. With nearly 125,000 people killed and many thousands more affected, our thoughts and prayers go out to the people and families that survived.
Since the disaster struck, U.S. citizens have donated a record amount, and relief workers are delivering fresh water, food and medical supplies to the affected areas. However, there are many longer-term rebuilding projects that still need support, and we encourage you to donate what you can to relief efforts.
The USA Freedom Corps web site is serving as a clearinghouse for relief organizations and donations. We encourage you to visit http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/content/about_usafc/newsroom/announcements_tsunami.asp and learn how you can help.
*Local 631 Construction Teamsters Ratify Historic Contract http://www.teamster.org/05news/hn_050104_1.htm
*Texas DHL Drivers Deliver a Unanimous ‘Teamsters, Yes’ Vote http://www.teamster.org/05news/hn_050105_1.htm
*Fridley Family Acknowledges Condolences
http://www.teamster.org/04news/hn_041229_4.htm
*Teamsters National Black Caucus To Hold 30th Annual Conference http://www.teamster.org/04news/hn_041229_3.htm
*Local 992 Wins Strong Contract at Redland Brick
http://www.teamster.org/04news/hn_041230_1.htm
*FAA Begins Issuing Flight Attendant Certificates of Demonstrated Proficiency
http://www.teamster.org/04news/hn_041229_5.htm
*AMFA Is Isolated and Alone
http://www.teamsterairmechanics.org/news/hn_041229_1.htm
*AMFA Concedes Pay Cuts and Guts Scope Protection at United
http://www.teamsterairmechanics.org/news/hn_041227_1.htm
*TNT Trains Local Trainers
http://www.teamster.org/04news/hn_041226_1.htm
*Victory Near the Rio Grande: DHL-Contractor Employees Join Union
http://www.teamster.org/04news/hn_041225_2.htm
*Corporate Air Pilots Vote for Representation
http://www.teamster.org/04news/hn_041225_1.htm
*After Long Struggle, BFI Workers Ratify Strong Contract
http://www.teamster.org/04news/hn_041224_1.htm
*Insulation Workers Warm to New Contract
http://www.teamster.org/04news/hn_041223_2.htm
*Lumber Company Workers Choose Teamster Strength
http://www.teamster.org/04news/hn_041223_1.htm
***Press Releases
*Rail Unions Form Historic Coalition
http://www.teamster.org/05news/nr_050103_1.htm
*Top Labor Lawyers Call for Independent Investigation of Slain Teamster Leader
http://www.teamster.org/04news/nr_041222_1.htm
*Mechanics at Piedmont Airlines Join Teamsters Union
http://www.teamster.org/04news/nr_041221_1.htm
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