Union News
Ridwell Employees Unanimously Choose to Join Teamsters
TL/DR - Drivers and warehouse workers at Ridwell, a recycling start-up, have unanimously voted to join Teamsters Local 350, making it the fourth group of workers from Ridwell to unionise. The workers are seeking improved pay, benefits, and working conditions through representation. Teamsters Local 350 plans to support these new members by negotiating a first […]
AFL-CIO Pres. Shuler Criticizes GOP’s ‘Fiscal Commission’ Plan
TL/DR - AFL-CIO President, Liz Shuler, criticized a Republican-led proposal to create a "fiscal commission" aimed at economizing on programs like Social Security and Medicare. Shuler argued that such a move would push older Americans into poverty, affect healthcare availability, and potentially harm federal worker compensation. She further claimed that the commission is a power […]
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, […]
CA Teamsters, Officials Revive Bill for AV Human Operators
TL/DR - The Teamsters, a prominent American labor union, along with California lawmakers and other labor allies, have introduced legislation, Assembly Bill 2286 (AB 2286), requiring a trained human operator behind the wheel of self-driving trucks weighing more than 10,000 lbs. The bill was earlier introduced in 2023 and received a high level of support […]
UAW's New Solidarity Magazine Issue Available Online!
TL/DR - The New Member issue of Solidarity Magazine is a useful resource for members of the United Automobile Workers (UAW) union, providing insights into the union's day-to-day operations. The magazine features various articles, including a welcome message from the UAW president, an explanation of the union's structure and authority, and information on membership dues, […]
2024 UAW Union-Built Vehicle Guide
TL/DR - The article explains that vehicles made in the United States or Canada by members of the UAW and Canada's Unifor union contain significant UAW-made content. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is used to identify the country of manufacturing, where "1", "4", or "5" signifies a U.S. made vehicle, "2" for a Canadian made […]
Teamsters Celebrate SB 915 Approval by L.A. County Supervisors
TL/DR - The Teamsters union is advocating strongly for SB 915, a piece of legislation concerning autonomous vehicles, due to its focus on public safety and job protection. The bill, which has bipartisan support, was introduced by State Sen. Dave Cortese after the California Department of Motor Vehicles approved Waymo's application to expand its fleet. […]
AFL-CIO Speaks on Israel-Gaza Situation
TL/DR - The AFL-CIO, an American federation of 56 unions representing 12.5 million workers, has condemned the attacks by Hamas that took place on October 7th. The federation has called for a negotiated ceasefire in Gaza, demanding the immediate release of all hostages and provision of essential humanitarian aids like shelter, food, medicine. They reaffirm […]
Teamsters Decry Uber's Attempt to Buy Favorable Regulations
TL/DR - Uber is planning to invest $30 million in California politics in 2024 to influence lawmakers and legislation, particularly around autonomous vehicles. The Teamsters Union has expressed concerns over Uber's plans, claiming that it undermines public safety and workers' rights for the sake of its bottom line. The union will monitor Uber's push for […]
$5M Sought for Enhanced Warehouse Worker Safety
TL/DR - Several labor unions are urging the state Legislature to allocate $5 million in the next budget to improve warehouse worker safety, following data showing they get injured four times more often than other New York workers. A proposal includes mandating safer warehouse designs and annual expert assessments for potential hazards and repair requirements. […]
