Workplace Safety
UMC Nurses Demand Contract for Violence Prevention and Safe Staffing
UMC nurses in New Orleans will hold a picket on Sept. 24, demanding contract terms that address workplace violence and safe staffing, amid stalled negotiations.
Red Cross Workers Secure New Teamsters Union Agreement
1,900 American Red Cross Teamsters ratify historic contract, securing wage increases, better benefits, and protections.
UAW Members Ratify Historic Contract at Cornell with COLA, No Tiers
ITHACA – UAW members at Cornell ratified a four-year contract with a 77% vote, securing up to 25.4% wage increases, COLA, and more.
Teamsters Win Twice in Week at Zen Leaf Cannabis
Teamsters Local 777 secures new agreements at Zen Leaf, boosting wages and benefits for cannabis workers in Illinois.
DHL Sort Workers at CVG Join Teamsters Union
DHL recognizes over 1,300 sort workers' right to unionize at CVG, joining Teamsters Local 89, contrasting Amazon's stance.
Republic Services Workers Now with Teamsters
Landfill workers at Republic Services join Teamsters Local 439, aiming for better pay and conditions amid union-busting efforts.
TomaTek Workers in California Join Teamsters Union
Over 1,100 workers at TomaTek, Inc. in California join the Teamsters Union to secure stronger protections and workplace changes.
Buena Park City Employees Join Teamsters Union
City Workers in Buena Park choose Teamsters Local 911 as their collective bargaining representative, enhancing job quality.
AFL-CIO Chief Liz Shuler Reacts to Trump's VP Announcement
"Trump's record shows broken promises to workers. His re-election, with VP pick Vance, threatens further anti-union actions."
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 […]