BLET Members Ratify CN-IC Contract
Members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen working at Canadian National/Illinois Central ratified a new contract on May 30.
For Bimbo Bakeries, Teamsters Do It Best
The benefits of hiring a union driver instead of an independent operator are obvious to Teamsters. Every once in a while, it becomes obvious to large multinational corporations as well.
Hoffa: A Plan to Fix Michigan
Whether its water or transportation issues, Michigan's infrastructure is in rough shape. Democrat Gretchen Whitmer has a plan to improve it.
UPS, UPS Freight Members Authorize Strikes, If Necessary
UPS and UPS Freight Teamsters have approved giving their respective negotiating committees the right to call a strike, if necessary.
ProPublica: Hell on Wheels
A new report details the unsafe working conditions, off-the-books pay and fraudulent union tied to New York City commerical hauler Sanitation Salvage.
Federal Government Orders XPO to Reinstate Illegally Fired Workers
In February 2018, XPO illegally fired drivers Ryan Janota and Jose Ramirez for practicing workers’ federally protected right to organize. Since then, the two stood strong and fought for their justice and against XPO's systemic mistreatment of workers, and won.
Red Cross Union Coalition National Bargaining Report for May 29, 2018
Bargaining team members from the Coalition of Red Cross Unions spent three full days last week (our second three-day session) to discuss our national proposals to Red Cross to improve worker and donor safety, improve worker retention, decrease workforce turnover, and improve employees’ work-life balance.
"Last Horsemen" Documentary Details Story of Teamster Carriage Drivers Who Fought to Save Historic Industry
"The Last Horsemen of New York" follows the story of the working class Teamster carriage-drivers who fought to save their historic industry. Opponents of the industry rocketed their chosen candidate to the top of the ticket and into City Hall, but he found that making good on his promise proved harder than anyone expected. The film follows carriage industry spokespeople Christina Hansen and Stephen Malone in their day to day struggle to fend off extinction. Leading the charge for the carriages in the media is well known actor and New York resident Liam Neeson. As the fight unfolds, a much broader story emerges about powerful interests against the common man and the role of secret unaccountable money that corrupts the political system.
