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YRC, New Penn Negotiations 02/15/19 - Teamsters Local 776 YRC negotiations continue on national items; some supplements commence....

Collective Action 02/15/19 - Teamsters Local 776 The Labor Wire Last year marked the biggest surge in collective action in decades. One month into...

In Case You Missed It 02/15/19 - Teamsters local 570   • Education unions oppose calls to arm teachers   • UPS Air Cargo Teamsters ratify new contract   • Teamsters remember James R.

In Case You Missed It 02/15/19 - Teamsters Local 355   • Education unions oppose calls to arm teachers   • UPS Air Cargo Teamsters ratify new contract   • Teamsters remember James R.

Raise the Wage Act Would Hike Pay for 40 Million Workers 02/15/19 - Teamsters local 570 Feb. 15, 2019 | WAGES | Backed by a wide range of unions and women’s groups, veteran lawmakers have reintroduced the Paycheck Fairness Act — a measure designed to put enforcement “teeth” into the nation’s 56-year-old equal pay law.

Are you collecting on all your Pensions? 02/15/19 - GCC/IBT District Council 4 We have been recently contacted by the National Pension Fund regarding Local 458M members that have not collected their pension benefit.  Please review the following list of people and if you see someone you know have them contact the National Pension Fund at (630) 871-7733 or the District Council 4 Office at (630) 668-4337.

In Case You Missed It 02/15/19 - Teamsters Local 992   • Education unions oppose calls to arm teachers   • UPS Air Cargo Teamsters ratify new contract   • Teamsters remember James R.

Taxes..... are fun 02/15/19 - GCC/IBT District Council 4 It’s that time again! Just a few reminders when you are filing your taxes this year. Union Dues are no longer tax deductible (thank the new administration) If you have the Union Health Care Program the 1095 Forms (Health Care Tax Forms) will begin to hit the mail the week of February 25th.

Raise the Wage Act Would Hike Pay for 40 Million Workers 02/15/19 - Teamsters Local 992 Feb. 15, 2019 | WAGES | Backed by a wide range of unions and women’s groups, veteran lawmakers have reintroduced the Paycheck Fairness Act — a measure designed to put enforcement “teeth” into the nation’s 56-year-old equal pay law.

Raise the Wage Act Would Hike Pay for 40 Million Workers 02/15/19 - Teamsters Local 355 Feb. 15, 2019 | WAGES | Backed by a wide range of unions and women’s groups, veteran lawmakers have reintroduced the Paycheck Fairness Act — a measure designed to put enforcement “teeth” into the nation’s 56-year-old equal pay law.

Freight Negotiating Committee Update 02/15/19 - Teamsters Local 414 Please see attachment for detail of the update.

A Record Number of US Workers Went on Strike in 2018 02/14/19 - Teamsters local 570 Feb. 14, 2019 | WORKERS' RIGHTS | Last year’s labor unrest started with strike in West Virginia and ended with Marriott workers picketing across four states. A record number of US workers went on strike or stopped working in 2018 because of labor disputes with employers, according to new data released Tuesday by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

A Record Number of US Workers Went on Strike in 2018 02/14/19 - Teamsters Local 992 Feb. 14, 2019 | WORKERS' RIGHTS | Last year’s labor unrest started with strike in West Virginia and ended with Marriott workers picketing across four states. A record number of US workers went on strike or stopped working in 2018 because of labor disputes with employers, according to new data released Tuesday by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

A Record Number of US Workers Went on Strike in 2018 02/14/19 - Teamsters Local 355 Feb. 14, 2019 | WORKERS' RIGHTS | Last year’s labor unrest started with a teachers strike in West Virginia and ended with Marriott workers picketing across four states. A record number of US workers went on strike or stopped working in 2018 because of labor disputes with employers, according to new data released Tuesday by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

A Record Number of US Workers Went on Strike in 2018 02/14/19 - Teamsters Local 888 Feb. 14, 2019 | WORKERS' RIGHTS | Last year’s labor unrest started with strike in West Virginia and ended with Marriott workers picketing across four states. A record number of US workers went on strike or stopped working in 2018 because of labor disputes with employers, according to new data released Tuesday by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Unions See An Opening In The Wake of ‘Janus’ Ruling 02/12/19 - Teamsters local 570 Feb. 12, 2019 | U.S. LABOR MOVEMENT | The last year has been a whirlwind for the labor movement. There have been unexpectedly positive developments, like the forceful rise in teacher activism across the country, and negative ones, like the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Janus v.

Unions See An Opening In The Wake of ‘Janus’ Ruling 02/12/19 - Teamsters Local 355 Feb. 12, 2019 | U.S. LABOR MOVEMENT | The last year has been a whirlwind for the labor movement. There have been unexpectedly positive developments, like the forceful rise in teacher activism across the country, and negative ones, like the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Janus v.

Unions See An Opening In The Wake of ‘Janus’ Ruling 02/12/19 - Teamsters Local 992 Feb. 12, 2019 | U.S. LABOR MOVEMENT | The last year has been a whirlwind for the labor movement. There have been unexpectedly positive developments, like the forceful rise in teacher activism across the country, and negative ones, like the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Janus v.

Local 162 Member Bill Anderson Retires After 40 Years 02/12/19 - Teamsters Local 162 40 year Local 162 member Bill Anderson has retired from UPS.  Bill was a feeder driver, Union activist and regular attendee at Local 162 monthly general membership meetings.  We appreciate the loyalty and support Bill has always demonstrated to his Union and his dedication to his trade and craft at UPS.  Congratulations Bill!

Unions See An Opening In The Wake of ‘Janus’ Ruling 02/12/19 - Teamsters Local 888 Feb. 12, 2019 | U.S. LABOR MOVEMENT | The last year has been a whirlwind for the labor movement. There have been unexpectedly positive developments, like the forceful rise in teacher activism across the country, and negative ones, like the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Janus v.

Unions Need to Think Small to Get Big 02/12/19 - Teamsters Local 888 Feb. 11, 2019 | OPINION | Organized labor can reverse its decline by focusing on smaller workplaces – and using digital tools to organize. New research shows that most workers are unionized in smaller workplaces. Of the nearly 700,000 private-sector employees who joined a union in the past decade, almost two-thirds were unionized in shops with fewer than 250 workers.

Senator Bob Casey, Jr. visits UPS 02/11/19 - Teamsters Local 776 Recently Local 776 President Ed Thompson had the pleasure of touring the UPS Hub in Harrisburg with State Senator Bob Casey, Jr.....

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 02/11/19 - Teamsters Local 179 The Teamsters Local 179 General Membership meeting will be held on Sunday, February 17 at 10:00 a.m. at the Local 179 membership hall located at 990 NE Frontage Road in Joliet. Hope to see you there.

Unions Need to Think Small to Get Big 02/11/19 - Teamsters local 570 Feb. 11, 2019 | OPINION | Organized labor can reverse its decline by focusing on smaller workplaces – and using digital tools to organize. New research shows that most workers are unionized in smaller workplaces. Of the nearly 700,000 private-sector employees who joined a union in the past decade, almost two-thirds were unionized in shops with fewer than 250 workers.

Quick Thinking UPS Driver Saves Customers Life 02/11/19 - Teamsters Local 455 https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/quick-thinking-ups-driver-saves-customers-life-no-reason-man-alive-today-002310124.