Union News
Teamsters Union Strikes Molson Coors
TL/DR - Members of Teamsters Local 997 at Molson Coors in Fort Worth, Texas, went on strike due to unsatisfactory pay and an unwillingness from the company to reach a fair agreement. The strike has halted production at the only brewery servicing the Western region of the United States with major Molson Coors products. This […]
Almost 9,000 UAW Workers at Ford's Kentucky Plant to Strike Over Local Issues
TL/DR - Nearly 9,000 UAW autoworkers at Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant are expected to strike on February 23rd if local contract issues are not resolved. Core issues in the negotiations include health and safety in the plant, including minimum in-plant nurse staffing levels and ergonomic issues, and Ford's attempts to erode the skilled trades at […]
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 […]
