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WORKING IN HOT WEATHER SAFETY TIPS 07/17/25 - Teamsters Local Union No 570 Ten Hot Weather Safety Tips: Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids; drink about 16 ounces before starting and 5 to 7 ounces every 15 or 20 minutes. Avoid dehydrating liquids. Alcohol, coffee, tea and caffeinated soft drinks can hurt more than help. Wear protective clothing. Lightweight, light-colored and loose-fitting clothing helps protect against heat.

APWU, U.S. Postal Service Finalizes 3-Year Contract 07/17/25 - Teamsters Local 355 July 17, 2025 | COLLECTIVE BARGAINING | The American Postal Workers Union, which represents more than 190,000 clerks, mechanics, vehicle drivers, custodians and administrative personnel, has ratified a new three-year labor contract with the U.S. Postal Service that will run through Sept. 20, 2027.

APWU, U.S. Postal Service Finalizes 3-Year Contract 07/17/25 - Teamsters Local 992 July 17, 2025 | COLLECTIVE BARGAINING | The American Postal Workers Union, which represents more than 190,000 clerks, mechanics, vehicle drivers, custodians and administrative personnel, has ratified a new three-year labor contract with the U.S. Postal Service that will run through Sept. 20, 2027.

Just a Reminder 07/17/25 - Teamsters Local 776 Teamsters Local 776 has scheduled two days of informational meetings for our newest Members working at United Natural Foods, Inc., to familiarize them with their new insurance coverage. Please see below for full details: @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

State Representatives Meeting 07/16/25 - Teamsters Local 776 On June 30, 2025, Local 776 President Edgar Thompson, Business Agent Spencer Dearth, and Thomas Doyle, State Program Director of the IBT, met with Pennsylvania State Representatives at the State Capitol Building to discuss issues affecting both Local 776 members and general Union issues.

In Memoriam: NEIL E. DIXON 07/15/25 - Teamsters Local Union No 570 Neil Dixon Obituary Neil Edward Dixon, 70, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones. Born on December 28, 1954, Neil was a lifelong Baltimore resident whose warmth, humor, and devotion to his family left an enduring impact on all who knew him. Neil is survived by his beloved wife, Elizabeth Dixon; his son, Ronald Crook, Jr., and wife, April; and his daughter, Amy Pagliaro, and husband, Dominic Pagliaro, Jr. He was a proud and loving grandfather to his cherished grandchildren, Alexia, Dominic, III, Enzo, Hank, David, Anastazia and Domenic and great-grandchildren, Zalaya and Xander, all of whom brought him immense joy and pride. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Betty Dixon, and his daughter, Kelly Marie Dixon, whose memory he held close to his heart. Neil was a proud member of the Teamsters Union, dedicating 42 years of his life to hard, honest work and to the values of loyalty and solidarity. His strong work ethic and dedication to his fellow workers were just a few of the many ways he led by example. Neil's legacy lives on in the love he shared, the lives he touched, and the family he cherished above all else. Visitation hours will be held at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Avenue on Wednesday, July 16th, 2025 from 1 - 5 pm. Interment private. To send flowers to the family, please visit our floral store. Services Visitation Wednesday July 16, 2025 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Connelly Funeral Home of Essex 300 Mace Ave Baltimore, MD 21221

Inflation Accelerated in June as Tariff’s Push Up Costs 07/15/25 - Teamsters Local 355 July 15, 2025 | ECONOMY | Inflation rose last month to its highest level since February as President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs push up the cost of a range of goods, including furniture, clothing and large appliances.Consumer prices rose 2.7% in June from a year earlier, the Labor Department said Tuesday, up from an annual increase of 2.4% in May. On a monthly basis, prices climbed 0.

Inflation Accelerated in June As Tariff’s Push Up Costs 07/15/25 - Teamsters Local 992 July 15, 2025 | ECONOMY | Inflation rose last month to its highest level since February as President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs push up the cost of a range of goods, including furniture, clothing and large appliances.Consumer prices rose 2.7% in June from a year earlier, the Labor Department said Tuesday, up from an annual increase of 2.4% in May. On a monthly basis, prices climbed 0.

Steve Ferry Retires! 07/14/25 - Teamsters Local 776 Steve Ferry retired from Amsted Rail on June 27th after a 42-year career. Steve was a long-haul truck driver before settling in at Amsted Rail, and 42 years later, he’s retired! Steve worked as a forklift driver and in assembly for a while, but the majority of his time was spent running CNC lathe machining centers. As technology advanced, he worked with robots on the shop floor.

The Long and Bitter Detroit Newspaper Strike 07/14/25 - Teamsters Local 355 July 14, 2025 | LABOR HISTORY | On July 13th, organized labor will mark the 30th anniversary of the Detroit Newspaper Strike/Lockout, the longest and one of the most bitter labor battles in the history of the American newspaper industry.

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The Long and Bitter Detroit Newspaper Strike 07/14/25 - Teamsters Local 992 July 14, 2025 | LABOR HISTORY | On July 13th, organized labor will mark the 30th anniversary of the Detroit Newspaper Strike/Lockout, the longest and one of the most bitter labor battles in the history of the American newspaper industry.

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Philly Municipal Workers Strike Ends With Tentative Agreement Reached 07/09/25 - Teamsters Local 992 July 9, 2025 | COLLECTIVE BARGAINING | Members of AFSCME District Council 33, Philadelphia's largest municipal union, reached a tentative new contract agreement with the city Wednesday, ending a labor strike that began at midnight last Tuesday.

Philly Municipal Workers ‘Holding the Line’ as City Refuses to Pay Living Wage 07/08/25 - Teamsters Local 355 July 8, 2025 | STRIKES | Over 9,000 sanitation workers, 911 dispatchers, water services workers, crossing guards, and other city employees walked off the job last week, demanding that the city increase their salary enough to meet the rising cost of living.

End Subpar Compensation 07/07/25 - Teamsters Local Union No 570

UPS VIOLATES CONTRACT 07/07/25 - Teamsters Local Union No 570

Yellow Corp Bankruptcy Update 07-07-2025 07/07/25 - Teamsters Local 776   Date: Mon, 7 Jul 2025 16:31:27 +0000 Subject: UPDATE ON BANKRUPTCY MAILING   Good Morning, In response to calls from the former Yellow members regarding the most recent mailing, I wanted to clarify a few things.

Tyson Ratification 07/07/25 - Teamsters Local Union No 570

UPS Contract Webinar 07/07/25 - Teamsters Local 776 FULL-TIME UPSers: DON’T MISS MONDAY UPDATE. All full-time UPS Teamsters are strongly encouraged to join Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien on Monday evening for important updates on the company’s contract-violating plan for buyouts.

Happy Fourth of July! 07/03/25 - Teamsters Local 776 "These United colonies are, and of right ought to be free and independent States." Continental Congress Resolution July 2, 1776. Happy Birthday, America! On behalf of the Officers, Business Agents, and Staff of Local 776, I would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July.

Local 776 Retirements 07/03/25 - Teamsters Local 776 Recently, four Members retired from their respective employers. This group is a testament to good-paying, good-benefit....

90 Years after Its Passage, the NLRA Is Under Siege 07/02/25 - Teamsters Local 355 July 2, 2025 | U.S.

90 Years after Its Passage, the NLRA Is Under Siege 07/02/25 - Teamsters Local 992 July 2, 2025 | U.S.

Fair Contract Now! 07/02/25 - Teamsters Local 445