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Volkswagen Workers Secure Historic Union Win in the South - UAW
The Facts - Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee have voted to join the UAW, marking a historic victory. The decision was influenced by the benefits, rights, and improved quality of life UAW members receive. The movement has spread with over 10,000 non-union autoworkers signing union cards and public campaigns launching at multiple companies. Tennessee Volkswagen […]
Butte County Workers Unanimously Join Teamsters
The Facts - Over 100 skilled trades workers in Butte County, California, have voted to join Teamsters Local 137. The skilled trades workers join 1,900 other county workers that had previously organized with Local 137. Teamsters Local 137 has served workers in Northern California since 1913, providing solid representation, better health care programs, and a […]
AFL-CIO President Comments on UAW Vote at VW Tennessee Plant
The Facts - AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler hails the UAW victory at the Volkswagen plant in Tennessee as a historic milestone for labor movement. With fair wages and workplace protections, Chattanooga VW workers are not only improving their own lives but also setting new standards for working people across the south. This victory sends a […]
Mercedes Alabama Workers to Hold Union Vote May 13-17 - UAW
The Facts - 5,000 Mercedes employees will have the chance to vote for their union at an in-person election at the Mercedes plant in Vance, Alabama from May 13 to 17. Workers at both the Mercedes and Volkswagen plants could potentially unionize, meaning nearly 10,000 autoworkers across the South could join UAW within a month. […]
Arizona Teamsters Warn Cruise: Keep Off Our Roads
The Facts - Cruise's autonomous vehicles are criticized as unsafe to operate in Arizona. They have a troubling record of incidents including collisions and near-misses. Teamsters Union urges for transparency and comprehensive safety data from Cruise. Company’s Autonomous Vehicles Are Unsafe, Not Fit to Operate in Arizona Press Contact: Matt McQuaid Phone: (202) 624-6877 Email: mmcquaid@teamster.org (PHOENIX) […]
Assembly Committee Passes AV Safety Bills Backed by Teamsters
The Facts - The California Assembly Transportation Committee passed Teamsters-supported bills AB 2286 and AB 3061, regulating autonomous vehicles. AB 2286 requires a trained human operator in self-driving trucks over 10,000 pounds; AB 3061 requires AV companies to publicly report incidents involving their vehicles. These bills aim to protect good jobs and public safety, as […]
UAW's New Video Hits Daimler's Profit-hoarding Ahead of Worker Stand-Up
The Facts - Daimler Truck's record profits are not being shared with workers but are instead benefiting wealthy investors. Daimler made nearly $6 billion in 2023, with over half of the profits generated in North America. Daimler Truck workers are preparing to strike for fair pay and job security after a 90% profit increase over […]
AFL-CIO President Lauds Vital Safeguards for Miners Against Silica Exposure
The Facts - AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler applauds President Biden's final rule on miners' safety. The rule aims to fight against respiratory diseases caused by silica in the workplace. Shuler appreciates acting Labor Secretary Julie Su's leadership on miner's protections. AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler commends the final ruling by the Mine Safety and Health Administration […]
San Francisco Human Rights Commission Welcomes New Teamsters Head
The Facts - Robert Sandoval, President of Teamsters Local 350, is appointed as a commissioner of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission. The San Francisco Human Rights Commission serves to further racial solidarity, equity, and healing in alignment with the city's anti-discrimination laws. Teamsters Local 350, chartered on October 8, 1936, represents members in various […]
Saunders: 911 SAVES Act to Award Permanent Recognition to Dispatchers
The Facts - AFSCME President Lee Saunders recognizes National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 14-20, 2024. He highlights the importance and challenges of the 911 dispatcher's role in emergency response coordination. Saunders calls on Congress to pass the 911 SAVES Act, enabling better funding, training, and recruitment for dispatchers. AFSCME President Commemorates National Public Safety […]
