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CA Health Officials Partner with Teamsters
The Facts - Workers at the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District have unanimously voted to join Teamsters Local 665. These workers protect the health and welfare of residents from mosquitoes and vector-borne diseases in Marin and Sonoma counties. Teamsters Local 665 represents 5,000 members in nine counties in Northern California and the San Francisco […]
UAW and Daimler Truck Strike Historic Tentative Deal
The Facts - The UAW has reached a tentative agreement with Daimler Truck, benefiting 7,300 workers. The four-year agreement includes raises of over 25%, end of wage tiers, and introduction of profit-sharing and COLA. UAW President Shawn Fain celebrates this as a major victory and reflects on the fight for justice at Daimler Truck. Historic […]
Tonight: UAW President, Committee to Reveal Updates before Daimler Contract Ends
The Facts - UAW President, Shawn Fain, and the UAW Daimler Truck North America Bargaining Committee are set to address Daimler workers and allies on Facebook Live before the expiration of the contract for over 7,000 UAW workers. Daimler workers are demanding a contract that reflects Daimler Truck's record profits and includes fair wages and […]
AFL-CIO Applauds Biden for Enhancing Farmworker Protections
The Facts - The Department of Labor’s final H-2A rule strengthens protections for all workers, regardless of immigration status. This rule enhances recruitment protections, wages, and safety measures, and ensures employer accountability. The AFL-CIO commends DOL for the new rule and will continue to fight for immigration reforms, including a pathway to citizenship. AFL-CIO President […]
Saunders: Enhancing Worker Voices Crucial for Safety on Job
The Facts - Lee Saunders stresses workers' right to safety and commemorates those who lost their lives at work. Under President Biden, strides have been made on worker safety, with OSHA stepping up enforcement. Saunders argues that collective bargaining and union contracts improve worker safety, demanding safe working conditions. AFSCME President's Statement on Workers Memorial […]
UAW Charges Daimler Truck with Four Unfair Labor Practices
The Facts - The UAW has filed four unfair labor practice charges against Daimler Truck with the NLRB. Daimler Truck is accused of violating workers' rights, including retaliation, interference, discrimination, and failure to bargain in good faith. Daimler workers demand fair wages and working conditions in line with the company's record profits. UAW Files Unfair […]
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 […]
