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Rhode Island Senate Committee Passes Teamsters-Backed Free Speech Bill
The Facts - The Rhode Island Senate Committee passed Teamsters-endorsed legislation, Senate Bill 2785, banning employers from forcing workers to attend captive audience meetings. In the 2023 legislative session, the bill was supported by Local 251, passed by the full state Senate, but never made it out of the state House Committee on Labor. If […]
Building Trades Unions in North America Back Biden for President
The Facts - The North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) formally endorsed Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in their annual national legislative conference. Biden's achievements such as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Chips and Science Act, and Inflation Reduction Act, were praised by NABTU for benefiting the working class. NABTU plans to run an unprecedented field […]
AFL-CIO Unveils 2024 Job Death Report Before Workers Memorial Day
The Facts - Workers of color, particularly Black and Latino workers, are increasingly dying on the job. The AFL-CIO annual report highlights workplace safety issues and proposes strategies to address them. Around 344 workers died daily from hazardous conditions and 5,486 were killed on the job in 2022. Fatalities Among Workers of Color at an […]
First Teamsters Contract Secured by K&M Tire Workers
The Facts - Members of Teamsters Local 330 have ratified their first collective bargaining agreement with K&M Tire. The contract includes annual wage increases, grievance procedure, and other benefits for workers. Teamsters Local 330 represents workers in various industries throughout the Western Suburbs of Illinois. K&M Tire Workers Celebrate First Union Contract Members of Teamsters […]
Indiana UPS Driver's Crash Death Mourned by Teamsters
The Facts - Julie Reid, a UPS feeder driver and Teamsters Union member, was killed in a crash and vehicle fire. The incident occurred on I-65 in Scotts County, Indiana, causing a fire in Reid's truck. Teamsters Union's President Sean M. O’Brien expressed deep condolences, stating the tragedy is felt by all 1.3 million members. […]
Aramark GM Employees Secure Significant Wins for Sanitation - UAW
The Facts - General Motors Aramark workers have reached a tentative agreement that will increase the standard for all UAW GM members in sanitation. The tentative agreement includes up to 43% raises, a reduced time to reach top wage rate, and retroactive back pay from March 15. Aramark's record deal follows several major victories for […]
Biden's Overtime Rule Expansion to Benefit Millions, says AFSCME's Saunders
The Facts - The Biden administration announced a new rule expanding overtime pay eligibility. The expansion will benefit workers in public service roles like child welfare and mental health, who previously were ineligible for overtime pay. The change is expected to help retain qualified individuals in public service and is considered a win-win by AFSCME […]
95% of Pepsi's Teamsters Local 727 Members Authorize Strike
The Facts - Pepsi Teamsters have voted to authorize a strike over wage and health care issues. Pepsi is accused of not committing to wage increases and health care protections. Unfair labor practice charges have been filed against Pepsi by several Teamsters locals. Pepsi Teamsters Call for Fair Pay and Health Coverage Contact: Caleen Carter-Patton […]
Teamsters, MA Lawmakers Unite Against Gig Worker Misclassification
The Facts - Teamsters Local 25 members voted unanimously to endorse S.627/H.1158 to protect union members' rights. The bills prevent misclassification of workers as independent contractors and extend collective bargaining rights. The endorsement comes amidst a Big Tech push for a referendum that would legitimize misclassifying workers. Union Members Endorse Edwards-Vargas Legislation to Combat Big […]
AFL-CIO Initiates Climate, Equity and Jobs Program
The Facts - AFL-CIO hosted an Earth Day event to discuss climate change, racial and environmental justice, and job equity. They outlined a strategy for advancing these causes within the labor movement, recognizing that climate change disproportionately impacts Black and Brown workers. AFL-CIO pledges to engage with justice organizations, invest in climate resilience, grow the […]
