Sysco Louisville Teamsters Ratify First Contract
The Facts - More than 100 warehouse workers at Sysco Louisville have ratified a first Teamsters contract, securing improved safety standards, better working conditions, more paid time off, and substantial wage increases. Warehouse workers had been in negotiations for a first contract since they voted to join the Teamsters in September, and in early March, […]
$39M allocated for South Grand Island Bridges rehabilitation
The Facts - $39 million has been secured to rehabilitate the South Grand Island Bridges. Repairs will make the bridges more resistant to seismic activity and provide better connectivity. An additional $1.6 million has been secured for emergency response planning in several counties. South Grand Island Bridges Rehabilitation Receives $39 Million Funding In a significant […]
4 Factors Make Infrastructure a Superior Investment to AI
The Facts - Investor Steve Eisman sees infrastructure as a promising sector for investment due to several key factors. Eisman identifies four main drivers: a post-COVID push towards onshoring, the industrial implications of artificial intelligence, electric grid improvements and greenification. Eisman is skeptical about certain aspects of green energy and has no faith in the […]
Topeka Bus Workers Seek Union Rights Approval from School Board
The Facts - Bus drivers and monitors at the Topeka Unified School District 501 are seeking to form a union. The majority of these workers have signed cards seeking representation by Teamsters Local 696. Under the Kansas Public Employer-Employee Relations Act, school boards determine collective bargaining rights. Bus Drivers and Monitors Demand Unionization and Collective […]
UAW, C.E.A.S.E. Lawsuit: Casino Smoking Exemption Unconstitutional
The Facts - Casino workers in New Jersey have been fighting for 18 years for the right to work in smoke-free environments, which they argue is their constitutional right. The UAW and C.E.A.S.E. are representing workers in a lawsuit against the exemption in New Jersey's Smoke-Free Air Act, arguing it violates the State Constitution. The […]
Port Safety, Security, & Infrastructure Investment
The Facts - The Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee held a hearing on port safety, security, and infrastructure investment. Witnesses from various sectors and authorities, including Congress, Coast Guard, and private-sector leaders, gave testimonies on the topic. Concerns were raised about the growing influence of China in the maritime domain, cybersecurity threats, and the […]
Alabama Mercedes-Benz Workers Apply for UAW Union Election
The Facts - Mercedes-Benz workers have filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to join the UAW. Mercedes management is running an anti-union campaign, but a majority of workers have signed union cards. The UAW has filed federal labor charges against Mercedes for illegal union busting and charges in a German court for […]
Blackstone heads $600m investment in Quinbrook solar fund
The Facts - Blackstone Strategic Partners led a $600m fundraising for a solar and storage fund managed by Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners. The fund, called Quinbrook Valley of Fire, has acquired significant stakes in the Gemini Solar + Storage project and the Valley of Fire project in the US. The Valley of Fire portfolio comprises seven […]
NABTU Praises $20B EPA Funding for Greenhouse Gas Cut Program
The Facts - The EPA announces awardees under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. The initiative supports low-income communities, reduces emissions, and creates union jobs. NABTU is partnered with the Coalition for Green Capital for the fund rollout. North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) Applauds EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Washington, D.C. - April 4, 2024 […]
Project Explores Racist Origins of Right to Work
The Facts - The Human Rights and Diversity Commission, along with the Teamsters History Project, is hosting a series of monthly history programs focused on Teamsters, the labor movement, and diversity within their union. The programs will cover various aspects of their shared past, including events in Black, Women’s, Hispanic, and LGBTQ+ histories and their […]
