Union News
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 […]
Daimler Truck Workers Prepare for Historic UAW Contract Battle
TL/DR - Almost 7000 UAW members who work for Daimler Truck North America are preparing for a significant contract dispute as the current contract, covering workers at six facilities across three states, is set to expire at the end of April. Workers have spoken out in a new video about declining conditions at Daimler and […]
NYU Contract Faculty Forms Country's Largest Private University Union
TL/DR - Full-time, non-tenure track faculty at New York University (NYU) have voted by a significant majority to join Contract Faculty United – UAW (CFU-UAW). The union will represent almost 1,000 contract faculty and is expected to negotiate a strong first contract that ensures fair salaries and job security. The NYU faculty join over 100,000 […]
Fred Redmond on Senate's Reintroduction of John Lewis Voting Rights Act
TL/DR - AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond has praised the Senate's reintroduction of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, stating it is a crucial step towards safeguarding democratic values and fighting voter suppression of marginalized communities. Named after late civil rights advocate Rep. John Lewis, the act symbolizes a pursuit for a more inclusive and […]
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, […]
Biden to Join Teamsters Presidential Roundtable
TL/DR - President Joe Biden is set to meet with members and leadership of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, including General President Sean M. O’Brien, on March 12 in Washington, D.C. The meeting is part of a series of presidential roundtables the union has been hosting to discuss issues important to its members such as […]
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 […]
Colorado Teamsters Praise Launch of Worker Freedom Act
TL/DR - The Teamsters union praised the introduction of the Worker Freedom Act, or Colorado House Bill 24-1260, which aims to enhance workers' rights by prohibiting employers from forcing employees to attend captive audience meetings—platforms often used to spread anti-union propaganda. According to Teamsters Local 455 Secretary-Treasurer, Dean Modecker, the bill is crucial in ensuring […]
UAW Launches Solidarity Project for Mexican Autoworkers
TL/DR - The UAW International Executive Board has voted to establish a project in support of Mexican autoworkers fighting for improved working and economic conditions. The initiative is designed to strengthen solidarity between US and Mexican workers, offering resources to independent unions and workers in Mexico. The move comes as over 10,000 non-union US autoworkers […]
Teamsters Welcomes Amuse Cannabis Workers
TL/DR - Workers at the Southern California cannabis delivery company Amuse have joined Teamsters Local 630, a union that represents various industry workers. The union aims to organize the entire cannabis industry, from cultivation to sale, to build prosperous and stable careers for its members. This move towards unionizing is seen as a significant step […]
