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You've heard it said that the best defense is a good offense. In the war on workers, Teamster Organizing is on the offensive! We're winning power for workers across industries and across North America. Join us!
Organizing Victories
Grand Hyatt at SFO Workers Form Union With Teamsters Local 856
(SAN FRANCISCO) — Front desk and reservations employees at the new Grand Hyatt at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) formed a union with Teamsters 856 this week, joining the over 1,000 hospitality workers already represented by the 17,000-member strong local.
Oregon American Red Cross Workers Join Teamsters Local 223
Specialized blood collection (apheresis) workers throughout Oregon who work for the American Red Cross (ARC) have voted to join Teamsters Local 223 in Portland.
Maverick Gaming Industry Workers Choose Teamsters Local 117
(TUKWILA, Wash.) – More than 1,700 card room workers employed by Maverick Gaming have chosen Teamsters Local 117. The Seattle-based local union was authorized as the workers’ exclusive bargaining representative through a card check process conducted by an independent arbitrator today.
GTI Workers Choose Teamsters Local 371
(ROCK ISLAND, Ill.) – Employees at Green Thumb Industries in Rock Island, Ill. filed for an election on Friday, Nov. 22 with the National Labor Relations Board.
Workers have been at odds with management at GTI, stating a loss in benefits and pay, among other ongoing issues. Workers, seeking representation by Teamsters Local 371, state that in a burgeoning industry they want to make sure they’re protected and have a voice on the job, which is pivotal as the recreational market expands in Illinois.
Teamster Nurses Keep on Truckin'
There were hugs, cheers and smiles all around the night that the votes were counted, and registered nurses with St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho, found out they were officially Teamsters.
American Red Cross Workers Join Teamsters in Indiana
Mobile collection staff with the American Red Cross in Evansville, Ind., have voted unanimously to join Teamsters Local 215. There are 16 workers in the bargaining unit.
Firefighters/EMTs in Illinois Join Teamsters Local 525
A group of 10 firefighters/Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) in Illinois have voted unanimously to join Teamsters Local 525.
Food Service Workers in Idaho and Oregon Join Teamsters Locals 483 and 670
On Friday, March 8, a group of 34 drivers in Idaho and Oregon working at Food Services of America, Inc., which US Foods is in the process of purchasing, voted to become members of Teamsters Local 483 in Boise, Idaho and Local 670 in Salem, Oregon.
