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Week Ending 09/30/2022 09/30/22 - Teamsters Local 355 .

Week Ending 09/30/2022 09/30/22 - Teamsters Local 570 .

How Long Will Union Resurgence Last? What History Has to Say 09/30/22 - Teamsters Local 570 Sept. 30, 2022 | COMMENTARY | There have been almost two open jobs for every unemployed job seeker for over a year. Those looking for work and current employees are in a historically advantaged position. Employers simply can’t afford to lose their on-the-line talent. This in turn has created a resurgence of labor union activity, interest, and strength. But how long will it last.

Evening chapel meeting recording, most of it 09/30/22 - GCC/IBT Local 406 - C Some Local 406 members who had to work Thursday evening, Sept. 29, 2022,  requested a recording of the chapel meeting. I apologize for some tech ineptness, but here is most of the meeting. This is the audio of that meeting. It starts with Local 119 President-Secretary Treasurer Mary DeGratto answering a question from Local 406 member Ted Phillips.

Week Ending 09/30/2022 09/30/22 - Teamsters Local 992

Labor Is On The Offensive 09/30/22 - Teamsters Local 992 Sept. 30, 2022 | COMMENTARY | The American labor movement is not only alive and well. It’s kicking and fighting, too. Since the onset of Covid, American workers have experienced a resurgence of union activity and interest in unions.

Local 776 Talks Training at White House Event 09/30/22 - Teamsters Local 776 Two members of Teamsters Local 776 involved in a new Teamster-affiliated apprenticeship program In Pennsylvania told White House officials....

National Truth & Reconciliation Day 09/30/22 - Teamsters Local Union No. 91 As we mark the second year recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as well as Orange Shirt Day, we commemorate the children whose lives were lost and honour the survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.

Teamsters 577 App 09/29/22 - TEAMSTERS LOCAL 577 We are pleased to announce that Local 577 now has our own custom Branded App! Please use this link or scan the QR Code attached, to download the app and stay up to date on important information and events. https://teamsters577.app.

Labor Is On The Offensive 09/29/22 - Teamsters Local 570 Sept. 29, 2022 | COMMENTARY | The American labor movement is not only alive and well. It’s kicking and fighting, too. Since the onset of Covid, American workers have experienced a resurgence of union activity and interest in unions.

How Long Will Union Resurgence Last? What History Has to Say 09/29/22 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 29, 2022 | COMMENTARY | There have been almost two open jobs for every unemployed job seeker for over a year. Those looking for work and current employees are in a historically advantaged position. Employers simply can’t afford to lose their on-the-line talent. This in turn has created a resurgence of labor union activity, interest, and strength. But how long will it last.

Missouri - Voter Registration Date 10/12/22 09/29/22 - Teamsters Local 41

ATTENTION MEMBERS 09/28/22 - Teamsters Local 179

Cadman Ready-Mix Drivers & Mechanics Join Teamsters Local 231 09/28/22 - Teamsters Local 231 A group of 18 drivers and mechanics working for Cadman Ready Mix at the Ferndale and Bellingham, Washington locations have voted overwhelmingly in favor of joining Teamsters Local 231. The election was then certified by the National Labor Relations Board on September 19, 2022, which means that negotiations can now begin on a first contract.

Starbucks Says It Wants Union Bargaining to Begin 09/27/22 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 27, 2022 | COLLECTIVE BARGAINING | Starbucks said Monday that it wants to start contract negotiations next month at hundreds of U.S. stores that have voted to unionize. The Seattle coffee giant said it sent letters to 238 stores offering a three-week window in October to start negotiations.

Starbucks Says It Wants Union Bargaining to Begin 09/27/22 - Teamsters Local 992 Sept. 27, 2022 | COLLECTIVE BARGAINING | Starbucks said Monday that it wants to start contract negotiations next month at hundreds of U.S. stores that have voted to unionize. The Seattle coffee giant said it sent letters to 238 stores offering a three-week window in October to start negotiations. All of those stores have voted to unionize in elections that were certified by the NLRB.

Rail Bosses Said No to Paid Sick Leave – So We’re Still on Track for A Strike 09/26/22 - Teamsters Local 570 Sept. 26, 2022 | FREIGHT | Earlier this month, when railroad workers threatened to strike over “grueling” conditions—like formal discipline for taking any time off at all—the Biden administration brokered a tentative deal, avoiding a work stoppage that could have crippled supply chains and cost the US billions of dollars a day. Crisis averted. Or not.

Rail Bosses Said No to Paid Sick Leave – So We’re Still on Track for A Strike 09/26/22 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 26, 2022 | FREIGHT | Earlier this month, when railroad workers threatened to strike over “grueling” conditions—like formal discipline for taking any time off at all—the Biden administration brokered a tentative deal, avoiding a work stoppage that could have crippled supply chains and cost the US billions of dollars a day. Crisis averted. Or not.

Durham School Bus Workers in Baltimore Ratify ‘Rich’ First Contract 09/26/22 - Teamsters Local 570 Sept. 26, 2022 | Drivers and monitors at Durham School Services in Baltimore have voted overwhelmingly to ratify their first collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 570. The workers who provide student transportation services for Baltimore public schools voted to organize with the union in March this year.

Rail Bosses Said No to Paid Sick Leave – So We’re Still on Track for A Strike 09/26/22 - Teamsters Local 992 Sept. 26, 2022 | FREIGHT | Earlier this month, when railroad workers threatened to strike over “grueling” conditions—like formal discipline for taking any time off at all—the Biden administration brokered a tentative deal, avoiding a work stoppage that could have crippled supply chains and cost the US billions of dollars a day. Crisis averted. Or not.

Week Ending 09/23/2022 09/23/22 - Teamsters Local 355   • The hidden costs of being an American worker   • NLRB revises $13M calculations in Warrior Met strike   • 1,200 at Teamsters Women’s Conference in Seattle   • Workers plan to renovate Home Depot with a union   • Yes, you can wear union gear to work.

Week Ending 09/23/2022 09/23/22 - Teamsters Local 570   • The hidden costs of being an American worker   • NLRB revises $13M calculations in Warrior Met strike   • 1,200 at Teamsters Women’s Conference in Seattle   • Workers plan to renovate Home Depot with a union   • Yes, you can wear union gear to work.

COSTCO Last Best & Final Offer Explanation Zoom Meetings 09/23/22 - Teamsters Local 542

Teamsters March at Amazon Headquarters 09/23/22 - Teamsters Local 162 This week the IBT hosted the Women’s Conference in Seattle, Washington. With a new Amazon organizing division at the IBT, the Teamsters took the opportunity to march in solidarity at the Amazon headquarters in Seattle during the Women’s Conference.

October 20, 2022, General Membership Meeting 09/23/22 - Teamsters Local 542 Next General Membership Meeting October 20, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. If you would like to attend the meeting via zoom, please click on the notice to register.