TeamsterSheriff’s deputies and jailers in Crawford County, Iowa have voted overwhelmingly to join the Teamsters. The election took place on Aug. 27th; the result was a vote of 12-1. There are 13 workers in the bargaining unit and they are represented by Teamsters Local 554 in Omaha, Nebraska.

James Sheard, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 554, said deputies and jailers heard from other law enforcement officers who are already Teamsters about the benefits of being in a union.

Scott Utech, Director of Organizing for Local 554, said the main issues for the deputies and jailers were economic.
 

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