When I put in for leave under the Family Medical Leave Act, the company told me that I have to use all my vacation time and personal days.

Why They Fear Teamsters for a Democratic Union

Our union officials badger Teamsters for a Democratic Union because they are afraid of the membership finding out what they are doing.

Sick and Tired of Using Vacation for FMLA Time

Dear Teamster Troublemaker: I put in for leave under the Family Medical Leave Act. The company told me that I have to use all my vacation time and personal days. Can they really do that? I thought the whole point of FMLA is that it’s extra, unpaid leave.

October 18, 2006. “This is my first experience at the TDU convention and it was great for me. For 27 years I’ve been in the dark about a lot of things about the Teamsters. It’s a shame that you pay your money to these people who are supposed to work for you, and you hear messages like, ‘You should be glad you got a job.’ When I think about the things that I know now, that I didn’t know for 27 years, I feel good to be here. And for every time y’all have a convention, I’m going to try to be there, because I learned a lot. And I’d just like to say, I’m glad to be part of this family.”

October 18, 2006. On Friday night, Tommy Burke (right) of Local 391 in North Carolina was inducted into the Rank and File Hall of Fame for 30 years of dedication to the movement, and 20 years of work on pension justice. He was presented the award by Frank Bryant (left) of Local 391.

October 18, 2006. Every year, hundreds of Teamsters travel across the country to attend TDU’s Rank and File Convention. They come for the educational workshops.

October 18, 2006.

RICK SATHER,

Local 638, Star Tribune

Minneapolis

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