Prevailing Wage
United Airlines Mechanics Negotiations Update
TL/DR - The Teamster Bargaining Committee has reached an agreement in principle (AIP) with United Airlines Mechanics and Related Rank-and-File Negotiating Committee which they hope to convert into a tentative agreement (TA). The process has involved reviewing work groups' "Schedule A" charts, confirming payment rates, and rectifying any discrepancies. The voting process for the TA […]
Teamsters Secure Job Protection, Wage Increase with Anheuser-Busch
TL/DR - The International Brotherhood of Teamsters reached a tentative five-year agreement with Anheuser-Busch breweries that includes significant wage increases, improved health care and retirement benefits, and job security for its 5,000 Teamster employees. The agreement promises wage increases of $8/hour, a $2,500 ratification bonus for each member, equal high-quality health coverage for all workers, […]
Majority of Mercedes-Benz's Largest US Plant Workers Support Joining UAW
TL/DR - A majority of employees at Mercedes-Benz's largest US factory in Alabama have signed union cards supporting joining the United Auto Workers (UAW) union. The workers' decision is driven by years without meaningful pay rises, a two-tier wage system, and the mistreatment of temporary workers. This move follows similar action by Volkswagen workers in […]
Kentucky Teamsters Oppose Silicon Valley's Autonomous Truck Bill
TL/DR - Teamsters, firefighters, police officers, and other union members protested in Frankfort, Kentucky, against House Bill 7, which could make driverless trucks legal in the state with little to no oversight. There are safety concerns related to autonomous vehicles following reports of accidents and near-miss incidents involving robotaxis in various states. A survey shows […]
Teamsters Union Strikes Molson Coors
TL/DR - Members of Teamsters Local 997 at Molson Coors in Fort Worth, Texas, went on strike due to unsatisfactory pay and an unwillingness from the company to reach a fair agreement. The strike has halted production at the only brewery servicing the Western region of the United States with major Molson Coors products. This […]
Almost 9,000 UAW Workers at Ford's Kentucky Plant to Strike Over Local Issues
TL/DR - Nearly 9,000 UAW autoworkers at Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant are expected to strike on February 23rd if local contract issues are not resolved. Core issues in the negotiations include health and safety in the plant, including minimum in-plant nurse staffing levels and ergonomic issues, and Ford's attempts to erode the skilled trades at […]
Workers Approve First Contract at Recology
TL/DR - Members of Teamsters Local 150 have successfully ratified their first collective bargaining agreement with Recology, marking a victory after a nearly two-year campaign. The four-year contract, which covers customer service representatives, includes an immediate 14% wage boost, a 38% cumulative wage increase, enhanced retirement benefits, and improved seniority rights. Throughout the negotiation process, […]
Teamsters Overwhelmingly Approve New Contract at Sanitary Co.
TL/DR - Members of Teamsters Local 231 have ratified a four-year collective bargaining agreement with Sanitary Service Company, which covers over 80 workers including drivers, mechanics, and transfer station workers. The agreement includes significant wage and pension increases, healthcare security, compensation for drivers who switch between routes, and recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day […]
Pioneer Ridge Teamsters Unanimously Approve First Contract
TL/DR - Workers at the Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community, represented by Teamsters Local 696, have ratified their first collective bargaining agreement. The new three-year contract includes wage increases above local industry standards and Teamster health care. Teamsters Local 696 represents workers in several industries across Northern Kansas, including public employees, school bus drivers, UPS workers, […]
UAW Backs Joe Biden for US Presidency
TL/DR - The United Automobile Workers (UAW) union president has shared a speech summarizing their recent accomplishments and future goals, including their fight for economic and social justice for the UAW and the entire working class. The union president critiqued those who have doubted the strength and resolve of the union, celebrating victories such as […]
