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Waste Management Teamsters Unanimously Approve New Contract
Teamsters Local 50 ratified a five-year deal with Waste Management, securing an 18% immediate wage increase and annual 3.5% raises.
UAW Workers Strike at El Paso's Penske Logistics over Bargaining Dispute
The Facts - Members of Local 286 at Penske Logistics have gone on strike due to unfair labor practices and the company's refusal to negotiate a first contract. The workers, who formed their union over a year ago, are seeking fair pay, paid time off, and better healthcare benefits. Workers are pushing for a raise […]
Teamsters Union Welcomes Shred-It Workers After Voting
The Facts - Thirty-four workers at Shred-It have joined Teamsters Local 1932 to negotiate better employment terms. Workers delivered a petition demanding recognition for their union and commencement of negotiations. The workers aim to improve their job conditions, wages, working hours, and healthcare affordability. Shred-It Employees Gear Up for Contract Negotiations After Joining Teamsters Local […]
Webasto Employees Approve Contract with UAW Local 3000, Gain 51% Pay Raise
The Facts - Over 200 Webasto workers at a Michigan plant ratified their first contract with a 96% yes vote. The contract, negotiated with UAW Local 3000, includes raises up to 51% over three years. Workers will receive a $9 per hour raise and a $2,250 ratification bonus as part of the deal. Over 200 […]
Teamsters Approve Waste Management Contract
The Facts - Members of Teamsters Local 533 have ratified a new five-year agreement with Waste Management. The contract includes wage and pension increases, improved healthcare benefits, and a fair bidding process based on seniority. The contract covers over 250 workers servicing Lyon, Storey, and Washoe counties. Teamsters Local 533 Members Achieve Notable Pay Raises, […]
BREAKING: Molson Coors Strike Ends as Teamsters Approve Contract
The Facts - Molson Coors Teamsters in Texas ratified a new three-year agreement after a three-month strike. The new contract provides wage increases, improved benefits, and restored retiree health care. During the strike, Teamsters initiated a nationwide boycott, pressuring the brewery giant to reach an agreement covering 420 workers at the Texas facility. Texas Molson […]
UAW Legal Worker Union Approves Contract, Ends 13-Week Strike
The Facts - 72% of union members at Mobilization for Justice voted to approve the contract offer, ending a three-month strike. The agreement includes significant raises, full-time positions for initially temporary workers, and enhanced disciplinary case procedures. The union preserved its health care plan, retained the right to veto management changes, and ensured no reductions […]
UAW President Shawn Fain's Statement on Mercedes Alabama Vote
The Facts - Workers at Mercedes made significant gains through union efforts such as wage increases and management changes. Mercedes is being investigated by federal and German governments for alleged worker intimidation and harassment. The United Auto Workers union will continue to fight against corporate greed and for workers' rights and fair treatment. Mercedes Workers' […]
5/15/2024 BMW-RDC Update - UAW
The Facts - The bargaining committee met with the company, presenting three main demands: better restrooms, changes to the tardiness policy, and fairer productivity standards. The company seemed open to addressing facility maintenance and hygiene product concerns, but gave no written commitments and seemed unwilling to adjust quality or production standards. The committee reiterated additional […]
AFL-CIO's Liz Shuler Comments on Bipartisan AI Framework Release
The Facts - The AFL-CIO supports AI development but stresses on worker's rights and transparency in AI usage. They appreciate Leader Schumer's efforts in developing a bipartisan AI framework, giving voice to unions. A focus will be on federal policies being worker-centered, promoting collective bargaining and creating high-wage union jobs. The AFL-CIO's Commitment to Worker-Centered […]