Photos from General Membership Meeting March 8, 2018
March 22, 2018 Here are the photos from our General Membership Meeting two weeks ago. Attendance was great, and the highlights included a huge organizing victory at Swissport, our Labor…
The Right Place at the Right Time: Recology Teamster Saves a Life While Out on the Job
March 19, 2018 Last Wednesday was not the first time garbage man Chris Jones has been called upon to help a stranger in need – but it was definitely his…
IBT News: Teamsters, ABF Grapple with Detailed Economics
March 16, 2018 The Teamsters National Freight Industry Negotiating Committee (TNFINC) and ABF Freight System began discussing wages and benefits this week and the Teamsters remain committed to fighting hard…
Teamsters Local 174 Election Victory at Swissport
March 15, 2018 Approximately 150 Aircraft Fuelers at SeaTac Airport Voted to Join Teamsters Local 174 Nearly 150 aircraft fuelers, dispatchers, and mechanics employed by Swissport have finally received word…
IBT News: Workers at DHL Overwhelmingly Approve New National Contract
March 6, 2018 (WASHINGTON) – Workers at DHL Express have overwhelmingly voted to approve a new national Master Agreement that provides historic wage and standard of living protections through…
Women’s History Month: Celebrating the Teamster Women of Local 174
March 6, 2018 In honor of Women's History Month, let's celebrate the strong Teamster women in Local 174. There are Teamster women working in every division, at just about every company in…
After Unanimous Strike Authorization Vote by Local 174 Swire Checkers, Hundreds of Swire Coca-Cola Employees at Four Teamster Locals Stand in Solidarity
Swire Coca-Cola Teamsters from Locals 174, 117, 313, and 589 all wear stickers in show of solidarity with group of six Local 174 members March 5, 2018 Under ordinary circumstances,…
IBT News: Teamsters Continue Push for Improvements in Fourth Round of UPS and UPS Freight Negotiations
March 2, 2018 The Teamsters National UPS Negotiating Committee pushed for improvements on a variety of issues as the fourth round of contract negotiations with UPS and UPS Freight wrapped…
Fighting the Beverage Tax: Rick Hicks Statement on the Formation of the “Yes! To Affordable Groceries” Committee
March 2, 2018 On Monday, February 26, the coalition "Yes! To Affordable Groceries" registered a ballot committee with Washington’s Public Disclosure Commission -- the first step in a process to…
STEWARDS AND ACTIVISTS: LDP Training March 24, 2018
March 1, 2018 This year's LDP Training will be held on March 24, 2018 with breakfast at 8:00AM and program starting at 9:00AM. All members are welcome to attend! RSVP…