The Human Rights and Diversity Commission, in conjunction with the Teamsters History Project, welcomes the next segment of monthly history programs based on Teamsters, the labor movement, and the diversity within our union. These programs are designed to look at a wide variety of aspects in our shared past, including events in Black, Women’s, Hispanic, and LGBTQ+ histories and their impact on Teamsters and the labor movement. The programs, presented in Zoom format, will be open to all and approximately 90 minutes in length; registration is required to receive the link to join the session. We do encourage you to share this announcement with anyone you believe to be interested; this is not just for Teamsters but to everyone in your communities. We hope this program will generate some lively discussion and ideas for programs in your locals, communities, and at home. Presented by Associate Professor Emily E. LB. Twarog History and Labor StudiesUniversity of Illinois’ School of Labor and Employment Relations – Labor Education Program andCo-Director of the Regina V. Polk Women’s Labor Leadership Conference Sunday, March 10, 20241:00pm-2:30pm EST Register for this program, here: http://ibt.io/2024HRDC Should you have questions or inquiries on general series information contact Loren Fortune at lfortune@teamster.org. The post “The Power of Equality: Regina V Polk and Women Pioneers in Labor Union Leadership appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
The Human Rights and Diversity Commission, in conjunction with the Teamsters History Project, welcomes the next segment of monthly history programs based on Teamsters, the labor movement, and the diversity within our union. These programs are designed to look at a wide variety of aspects in our shared past, including events in Black, Women’s, Hispanic, and LGBTQ+ histories and their impact on Teamsters and the labor movement. The programs, presented in Zoom format, will be open to all and approximately 90 minutes in length; registration is required to receive the link to join the session. We do encourage you to share this announcement with anyone you believe to be interested; this is not just for Teamsters but to everyone in your communities. We hope this program will generate some lively discussion and ideas for programs in your locals, communities, and at home. Sunday, February 11, 20241:00pm-2:30pm EST Presented by Professor Eric ArnesenTeamsters Professor of Modern American Labor HistoryThe George Washington University Register for the program, here. **All attendees, we encourage you to watch the film on Netflix in advance.** Should you have questions or inquiries on general series information contact Loren Fortune at lfortune@teamster.org. The post Bayard Rustin and the Civil Rights Revolution: A Discussion of the Netflix Film “Rustin” appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
Full copies of all 2023-2028 UPS Teamsters supplements, riders, and addenda are now available on the UPS Teamsters app and Teamster.org. Members are encouraged to view the supplements and riders applicable to their region, local, and job classification, as well … The post 2023-2028 UPS Supplements, Riders Now Available on UPS Teamsters App appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
The Human Rights and Diversity Commission, in conjunction with the Teamsters History Project, welcomes the next segment of monthly history programs based on Teamsters, the labor movement, and the diversity within our union. These programs are designed to look at a wide variety of aspects in our shared past, including events in Black, Women’s, Hispanic, and LGBTQ+ histories and their impact on Teamsters and the labor movement. The programs, presented in Zoom format, will be open to all and approximately 90 minutes in length; registration is required to receive the link to join the session. We do encourage you to share this announcement with anyone you believe to be interested; this is not just for Teamsters but to everyone in your communities. We hope this program will generate some lively discussion and ideas for programs in your locals, communities, and at home. Sunday, January 21, 20241:00pm-2:30pm ESTPresented by Professor Eric ArnesenTeamsters Professor of Modern American Labor HistoryThe George Washington University Register for this program, here. Should you have questions or inquiries on general series information contact Loren Fortune at lfortune@teamster.org. The post History Segment: “Beyond the King We Remember: Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights Revolution” appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
A full copy of the UPS Teamsters National Master Agreement is now available on the UPS Teamsters app. Members are encouraged to view the full document and use it as a reference and resource to help enforce their rights and job protections. Open the UPS Teamsters app or use the link below to access the National Master Agreement. Supplemental contract books will all be added to the UPS Teamsters app soon. Look out for more updates. View the UPS Teamsters National Master Agreement, here. The post 2023-2028 UPS National Master Agreement Available on UPS Teamsters App appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
Ahead of the October 5 Memphis City Council elections, Teamsters Local 667 endorsed a full slate of candidates and hit the ground running to ensure these candidates won a seat on the city council. In a win for workers across the city, all eight Teamster-endorsed candidates won their elections and now hold a majority on the 13-seat city council. “Memphis Teamsters deserve elected officials who will stand by them and ensure that their rights are protected,” said James E. Jones III, President of Local 667. “That is why we did everything in our power to help Teamster-backed candidates win. The Teamsters congratulate the new and returning members of the Memphis City Council.” Local 667 leafleted at worksites, phone banked, appeared in commercials for candidates, sent hundreds of messages to members, hosted candidates at general membership meetings, and met with candidates individually to promote Teamster issues. On Election Day, five Teamster-endorsed candidates won their races: Rhonda Logan (District 1), Jana Swearengen-Washington (District 4), JB Smiley Jr. (District 8-1), Janika White (District 8-2), and Jeff Warren (District 9-3). Three other Teamster-endorsed candidates – Jerri Green (District 2), Pearl Walker (District 3), and Michalyn Easter-Thomas (District 7) – had a strong showing on Election Day, but ultimately were forced to runoff elections. On November 16, the remaining three candidates secured victory and their seats on the Memphis City Council. “With these elections in the rearview, we are eager to get to work with our allies on the Memphis City Council in passing strong pro-worker policies and legislation,” Jones said. The post Teamster Endorsed Candidates Secure Majority on Memphis City Council appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
Warehouse workers and drivers from over 20 Amazon facilities across the country rallied against low pay and dangerous working conditions on Cyber Monday. From petitions and marches within facilities, to rallies and strikes outside, workers are demanding an end to Amazon’s exploitation that puts profits and packages ahead of their livelihoods. Cyber Monday is the largest online shopping day of the year. Amazon’s profits are boosted, but employees pay the price, with exploding workloads and mandatory overtime, for the same low wages. Warehouse workers at SWF1 in New York’s Hudson Valley held a rally and practice picket with community and labor supporters outside their warehouse. It is the first public action by SWF1United, following months of petitions and marches on the boss that have won incremental improvements. “We are fed up with Amazon putting its packages ahead of our safety,” said Keith Williams, an Amazon warehouse worker at SWF1. “We are rallying and picketing today to show Amazon that we are the ones who make this company so valuable and we deserve respect.” In Southern California, drivers from the company’s DAX8 warehouse in Palmdale -- members of Teamsters Local 396 -- extended their five-month strike to two warehouses: ONT1 in Mira Loma on the eve of Cyber Monday and DLX5 in Los Angeles today. They also extended their picket line to a third warehouse on Monday, RDU1 in Garner, N.C., where workers have been organizing with Carolina Amazonians United for Solidarity and Empowerment (CAUSE) for years. “Amazon should put people over packages. This is a brutal time of year for Amazon workers. We are on an unfair labor practice strike to demand that Amazon deliver the fair pay and safe jobs that we deserve,” said Tom Culver, an Amazon driver and Teamsters Local 396 member from Palmdale. Workers organizing with Amazonians United at South Jersey fulfillment center ACY1 walked out Monday afternoon in support of the collective demands of Amazon workers across the country. At KSBD, Amazon’s airhub in the Inland Empire of California, warehouse workers organizing as Inland Empire Amazon Workers United are wearing stickers demanding a $25 starting wage. At DDT6 in Pontiac, MI, workers are taking action to protect their safety. The warehouse workers are educating and organizing their coworkers to exercise their right to stop the conveyor belt when packages backup and create safety hazards. On Cyber Monday, they marched through the warehouse to make demands of management. “Amazon claims it cares about our safety, but when the packages need to go out, our wellbeing is quickly forgotten,” said Alicia Ozier, a warehouse worker at DDT6 in Pontiac, MI. “I’ve been injured because of Amazon’s dangerous practices and many of my coworkers have too. We are stopping the line when the packages back up. We are demanding help with oversized packages. We are going to use our worker power to keep ourselves safe.” At STL8, workers took action in solidarity with Amazon workers around the US who are calling for higher wages and safer work. In a show of unity, members of the STL8 organizing committee wore buttons inside the facility as peak season begins, bringing further attention to Amazon’s substandard wages and high injury rates. Over 50 workers participated in the action with support from Missouri Workers Center. Warehouse workers at DGE9 in Buford, GA, who are organizing with Amazonians United, are delivering a petition to management demanding better working conditions and pay that reflects their work, building on past walkouts and marches on the boss. Workers at DBK4 in Queens, NY, who are organizing with Amazonians United, gave a speech at the beginning of their shift on Saturday about rude and condescending managers and created “wanted posters” listing the managers’ abuses. They let coworkers know they do not need to be intimidated and they have the right to have a trusted coworker present if they are interrogated by managers. Amazon Teamsters also traveled to the United Kingdom to join Amazon workers from around Europe for an international day of action on Black Friday and to support an ongoing strike and union organizing drive at Amazon’s Coventry warehouse. "Amazon workers are taking action around the globe to fight for the good jobs we deserve,” said Jessie Moreno, Amazon Teamsters member from Local 396 who traveled to the United Kington to join striking Amazon workers there. “In the U.S., my Teamster siblings and I are on strike against Amazon's unfair labor practices. We have taken our picket line across the country and now we're joining our colleagues from around the world to demand respect, fair wages, and a workplace where our health and safety are a priority. Amazon is no match for the power of its workers united." Amazon workers can change this company and win good jobs by building power together. Contact a Teamster organizer by filling out the form here. The post Amazon Workers Fight Back on Cyber Monday appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
On Sunday, Teamsters Local 25 unveiled “The Arc of the Moral Universe,” an art exhibit that honors labor unions in Massachusetts and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The exhibit was originally displayed in the Massachusetts State House and will now be a permanent part of Local 25’s union hall as it features local union members, including Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien and Local 25 President Tom Mari. Created by Dorchester native Zach Horn, the art exhibit was inspired by Dr. King’s work in the labor movement and the recently ratified UPS Teamsters contract covering more than 340,000 full- and part-time workers across the country. “The UPS contract fight wasn’t just about Teamsters; it was about all working people. It was about every worker standing up to corporate America and saying we deserve more,” Mari said. “I’m thrilled to showcase this artwork so that all who pass through the hall will be reminded of the UPS contract campaign and how workers united to win an unprecedented contract that will be a model moving forward for other unions.” In August 2023, Teamsters ratified the historic contract, which designates MLK Day as a paid holiday for the first time. At the exhibit unveiling, Local 25 was proudly joined by State Senator Paul Feeney (D-Foxborough), artist Zach Horn, and more than 300 Massachusetts Teamsters. The post Teamsters Local 25 Unveils New Art Exhibit Honoring the Labor Movement in Massachusetts appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
Once again, we've attached some Teamster-inspired recipes for turkey, biscuits, mulled wine, and more. These recipes were written using Teamster made or delivered ingredients. Where appropriate we have also noted the union origin of other ingredients or baking equipment. Many of the ingredients in these recipes were either made or delivered by members of the Teamsters Brewery, Bakery, & Soft Drink Conference and Food Processing Division. We hope that you will find these recipes useful as you give thanks for home and family. Click here to download full recipe cards. The post Teamster-Inspired Recipes For Thanksgiving appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
The Teamsters joined the American Business Immigration Coalition, American Families United, and other allies Tuesday afternoon outside the White House to rally in support of Teamsters Local 728 member Jason Rochester who is fighting to reunite with his wife, Cecilia Gonzalez-Carmona, who is currently stranded in Mexico. “My wife Cecilia and I have been married for over 16 years. We met when we worked at UPS. I helped her with heavy boxes, and we often took breaks together,” Rochester said. “We fell in love and got married like millions of other couples, but I’m sad to say that for the past six years, our family has been separated.” Gonzalez-Carmona returned to her native Mexico in 2018, after receiving bad legal advice that she would be able to return to the United States within a year. After leaving the United States, she found out that she would not be able to re-enter the country for at least 10 years. “We’re here today to urge President Biden to use his existing legal authority to grant authorization paroles for mixed status families like mine,” Rochester added. The Teamsters are proud to support Rochester’s in his fight to bring his wife home and reunite their family. “General President Sean O’Brien and our 1.3 million members have Jason’s back in this fight,” said James Donovan, Teamsters Director of Political and Legislative Action. The post Teamsters Rally to Reunite Family appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.