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Day 5: Another Day Longer, Another Day Stronger! 09/05/25 - Teamsters Local 776 Rise Local 776 members continue their strike into day  5. Yesterday, the skies turned black and the thunder was rolling.  Management, who have been attempting to keep the building open, came out to see what would happen at the strike line when it started to rain.

Rise Strike Day Four: 09/04/25 - Teamsters Local 776 Striking Local 776 Members at RISE Dispensary remain strong in their quest for a.....

Teamsters Local 492 Strike Creamland For Fair Contract 09/03/25 - Teamsters Local 492 Teamsters Local 492 Strike Creamland For Fair Contract 9/3/2025- Teamsters Local 492 has spent the last few months trying to negotiate a fair contract that addresses the needs of our members at Creamland Dairy. During these negotiations, our negotiating team has spent more time waiting on the company, than actually negotiating.

Unions Raise Wages. Tariffs Don’t. 09/03/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 3, 2025 | WAGES | Tariffs do not automatically raise wages or create good jobs. While protectionist trade policies can help preserve jobs in industries facing unfair competition, strong unions are a prerequisite for tariffs to translate into widespread job and wage gains. Without unions, corporate executives have no incentive to pass on the profits they’re gaining to their workers.

ATTENTION GRÖN MEMBERS 09/03/25 - Teamsters Local 162 ATTENTION MEMBERS AT GRÖN: Survey: Your Teamsters Local 162 Union negotiating committee is preparing for contract negotiations. All members at Grön are asked to take a short contract proposal survey to let your committee know what you want in your first Teamsters contract.

Unions Raise Wages. Tariffs Don’t. 09/03/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Sept. 3, 2025 | WAGES | Tariffs do not automatically raise wages or create good jobs. While protectionist trade policies can help preserve jobs in industries facing unfair competition, strong unions are a prerequisite for tariffs to translate into widespread job and wage gains. Without unions, corporate executives have no incentive to pass on the profits they’re gaining to their workers.

RISE Strike: Day Three 09/03/25 - Teamsters Local 776 Local 776 Rise members continue their strike into its third day. Our message is clear: we deserve dignity, respect, and a fair Union contract. This isn’t just about us; it’s about raising standards across the board in this growing industry. The support from the community and customers has been incredible, and we want to thank everyone.

ZUM BUS SOLIDARITY RALLY 09/02/25 - Teamsters Local Union No 570 Teamsters Local 570 members at Zum Transportation in Jessup, Md., rallied today to show a unified front and their readiness to secure a strong first Teamsters contract. The group consists of more than 300 bus drivers, van drivers, trainers, and attendants who provide student transportation for Howard County Public Schools. Earlier this year, the group voted by a four-to-one margin to join the Teamsters in order to fight for a contract that reflects the work that they put into their community and gives them the respect they’ve more than earned. Wages remain one of the key outstanding issues in contract negotiations, while the employer has agreed to back pay that will be retroactive to the first day of the 2025-2026 school year once the contract has been ratified. Local 570 met with Zum last week and has proposed additional bargaining dates in September.

Labor Day ‘Workers Over Billionaires’ Protests Demand Workers’ Rights 09/02/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 2, 2025 | U.S. LABOR UNIONS | Protesters in Baltimore demanded workers' rights and opposed Trump administration policies, joining thousands of people across the country in "Workers Over Billionaires" rallies on Labor Day. The May Day Strong Coalition, the group behind Monday's protests, said it aims to reclaim workers' power over billionaires.

2025 Safety Incentive Program Applications 09/02/25 - Teamsters Local 492 2025 Safety Incentive Program Applications Attention Teamsters with Southwest Multi-craft Insurance: 9/2/2025-This reminder message is for all of those that participate in the Safety Incentive through Southwest Multi-craft (Southwest Service Admin) insurance program. It’s that time of year again.

ZUM SOLIDARITY WBAL COVERAGE 09/02/25 - Teamsters Local Union No 570

Labor Day ‘Workers Over Billionaires’ Protests Demand Workers’ Rights 09/02/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Sept. 2, 2025 | U.S. LABOR UNIONS | Protesters in Baltimore demanded workers' rights and opposed Trump administration policies, joining thousands of people across the country in "Workers Over Billionaires" rallies on Labor Day. The May Day Strong Coalition, the group behind Monday's protests, said it aims to reclaim workers' power over billionaires.

RISE Members on Strike! 09/01/25 - Teamsters Local 776 The strike at the RISE dispensary began earlier today. If you or someone you know visits this facility, please don’t cross our picket line. Other dispensaries in the York area would be happy to do business with you. Union Strong! Teamsters Cannabis Workers are united! Taking a stand against a greedy employer United we stand TALL.

How Labor Day Emerged From The Movement for a Shorter Workday 09/01/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 1, 2025 | LABOR HISTORY | Most of the world observes International Workers’ Day on May 1 or the first Monday in May each year, but not the United States and Canada. Instead, Americans and Canadians have celebrated Labor Day as a national holiday on the first Monday in September since 1894, 12 years after the first observance of Labor Day in New York City.

RISE Members on Strike! 09/01/25 - Teamsters Local 776 As we celebrate this Labor Day, our Brothers and Sisters at Rise Dispensary will not be joining in the celebration. They have been forced to strike by the employer for their bad faith tactics at the bargaining table. The company has refused to offer our members a living wage, all while generating record revenues of $1.1 billion in 2024.

How Labor Day Emerged From The Movement for a Shorter Workday 09/01/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Sept. 1, 2025 | LABOR HISTORY | Most of the world observes International Workers’ Day on May 1 or the first Monday in May each year, but not the United States and Canada. Instead, Americans and Canadians have celebrated Labor Day as a national holiday on the first Monday in September since 1894, 12 years after the first observance of Labor Day in New York City.

Week Ending 08/31/2025 08/31/25 - Teamsters Local 355   • AFGE: Five stories that matter   • Seattle Medium: If not for the union, there go I   • NY Labor Today: ‘Corporate greed at its ugliest’   • Workers: War against workers in U.S.

Week Ending 08/31/2025 08/31/25 - Teamsters Local 992   • AFGE: Five stories that matter   • Seattle Medium: If not for the union, there go I   • NY Labor Today: ‘Corporate greed at its ugliest’   • Workers: War against workers in U.S.

Trump’s War on Workers 08/29/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Aug. 29, 2025 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | Buried beneath the daily barrage of bluster is a systematic, multifront war on workers and their unions. Trump brandished his true colors when he paraded billionaires around him for his inauguration.

Trump’s War on Workers 08/29/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Aug. 29, 2025 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | [...] Buried beneath the daily barrage of bluster is a systematic, multifront war on workers and their unions. Trump brandished his true colors when he paraded billionaires around him for his inauguration.

Happy Labor Day! 08/29/25 - Teamsters Local 776 “On behalf of the Officers, the Business Agents, the staff of Local 776, and myself, I would like to wish all working men and women a Happy Labor Day. American Labor built our great country. America became a world leader thanks to the men and women who built it. America is stronger when America works.

Teamsters Local 231 Solidarity Night 08/28/25 - Teamsters Local 231 Thank you to everyone who came out to the Teamsters Local 231 Solidarity Night at the Bellingham Bells game! Teamsters members and their families were treated to Texas Roadhouse catering.

Why Not a Real Labor Court? 08/27/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Aug. 27, 2025 | U.S. LABOR LAW | [In a recent article about the precarious future of the National Labor Relations Board, labor lawyers offered a proposal suggesting that,] instead of unfair labor practice cases being heard by [administrative law judges], they would be heard by the judges at the new federal labor court.

Giant Portrait of President Hangs Over Dept. of Labor Building 08/27/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Aug. 27, 2025 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | […] The massive portrait of Trump on the Department of Labor building carries significance beyond its visual spectacle, highlighting concerns over the personalization of power and executive messaging. .

Why Not a Real Labor Court? 08/27/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Aug. 27, 2025 | U.S. LABOR LAW | [In a recent article about the precarious future of the National Labor Relations Board, labor lawyers offered a proposal suggesting that,] instead of unfair labor practice cases being heard by [administrative law judges], they would be heard by the judges at the new federal labor court.