Few Wins at UPS Freight Panel
UPDATED March 10, 2010. The results are back from the March UPS Freight national grievance panel, but they aren’t pretty. Out of 27 grievances heard, the union won only five cases.
Teamster VP at Center of Nepotism Scandal
March 11, 2010: The Independent Review Board (IRB) has released a devastating 125-page report detailing a “nepotism and favoritism” scandal in the home local of International Vice President Bill Hamilton.
Sign the Teamster Pension Petition
March 8, 2010: Teamsters can take a small step to protect our pensions.
The International Union has started an online petition to build up support for legislation to strengthen multi-employer pension plans.
Reddaway Teamsters Again Reject Concessions
March 9, 2010: In a vote tallied on March 8, Teamsters employed by Reddaway Truck Lines, a regional subsidiary of YRCW, rejected a contract offer including concessions.
Teamster Election Supervisor Named
March 5, 2010: The Election Supervisor has been named for the 2011 election for International Union officers. And proposed Election Rules—which will go into effect on May 1—are now available for comment before they are finalized.