DHL Express Solidarity Campaign

The Teamsters Express Division calls on all DHL Express Teamsters local unions to rally rank-and-file members in solidarity with DHL Express workers fighting for their first Teamster contract at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).

After a hard-fought organizing victory in April that saw more than 1,100 ramp-and-tug workers join the Teamsters, CVG workers are now facing the difficult task of negotiating a first contract. DHL is using hard-ball tactics at the negotiating table, and DHL refuses to let Local 100 officials go freely on the property to meet with the workers who Local 100 represents. In response, Teamsters are urged to stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters at DHL-CVG.

Support actions MUST be done prior to or after working hours. Keep it positive and supportive and do not disparage the company. Please do not negatively engage with company representatives. You are NOT on strike nor are you picketing. You are a supportive Teamster member, and that is exactly what you can tell any DHL representatives that approach you.

Retain the signs for future days of solidarity and action. This will be a long fight, and this is just the first step. Your union needs your continued support as we work towards a first contract at CVG!

All DHL Express Teamsters local unions are strongly encouraged to post supportive messages online, remind DHL workers to stand together for a fair contract, and share related messages and photos of your own members showing their support with the International Union. 

Please submit your materials by Oct. 10.

In this toolkit: 

Rally Signs 
Note: We have provided print-ready rally sign files here.
18″ x 12″ 

These files can be sent to any local printer. If you need help finding a local printer, please contact Michael O’Connor in the Teamsters Strategic Initiatives Department at (202) 624-8985 or moconnor@teamster.org.

The following guidelines for printing should be shared with the printer you use: 
• Sign size: 18″ x 12″ 
• Each sign – three in total – is double-sided 
• The signs are full-color, full bleed 

Share Photos and Videos from Your DHL Actions 

The next set of contract negotiations for DHL-CVG Teamsters is set for Oct. 24-26. Let’s show DHL that the Teamsters don’t back down and we are united and determined to win a powerful first contract.

Follow the instructions below for submitting photos and videos from your local union’s actions. Post them to your social media pages and the International Union will share them. The Teamsters will feature content from actions happening in every region of the country across the International’s social media platforms. 

To submit image or video files from your phone: 

  1. CLICK HERE to upload files and indicate your local union and location of the action. OR… 
  2. Email your files to DHLWorkersUnited@teamster.org. Remember to include your local union, as well as the DHL center/location where the action took place. 

QUICK TIPS 

Questions about signs, social media, and pictures should be directed to Michael O’Connor at (202) 624-8985 or moconnor@teamster.org.

Questions about protocol for member support actions should be directed to Express Division Trade Division Representative Debbie Hamilton at (609) 410-3321 or dehamilton@teamster.org.