Chicago Local 786 Leaders File Suit to End “Illegal Trusteeship” and Restore Democracy
December 13, 2019
On December 11, the elected officers of Chicago Local 786 filed suit in federal court requesting an injunction to stop an “illegal trusteeship” imposed by James Hoffa last July.
Building for the Future: New TDU Dues Rates
December 03, 2019
TDU is on a drive to increase our membership and our war chest. At our recent Convention, members voted to increase TDU membership dues for the first time in 17 years.
Central States Pension Fund: $12.7 Billion in Asset
December 10, 2019
The third quarter financial and analytical report shows that the Central States Pension Fund is down to $12.7 billion in assets, a drop of $460 million since the beginning of 2019.
Pension Protection Committee Responds to Grassley Bill
The National United Committee to Protect Pensions (NUCPP) has issued a statement in response to the Multiemployer Pension Recapitalization and Reform bill introduced by Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Lamar Alexander (R-TN)
Republican Senators Introduce New Pension Bill
Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn) have introduced a pension bill, the “Multi-employer Pension Recapitalization and Reform Plan,” to deal with the crisis affecting millions of retirees, surviving spouse, and active workers in some 125 pension plans.
YRC Plans to Reduce Terminals
YRC management has announced they plan to reduce terminals from 384 to 320 by the end of 2020. In comparison, the combined Yellow and Roadway terminals that formed YRC Freight totaled 571 in 2009.
Support the TDU Black Caucus
UPS Teamsters in Philadelphia have overwhelmingly elected Richard Hooker to lead their 4000-member local union. Hooker is the third African-American to lead a grassroots insurgent campaign and win Teamster office in the last year.
UPSers Elect Vote No Activists to Lead Philadelphia Local 623
Teamsters in Philadelphia Local 623 have overwhelmingly elected Richard Hooker and the #623LivesMatter slate. In a four-way race, Hooker beat the incumbent 547-346. That's a 61% to 39% margin.
TDU Endorses O’Brien-Zuckerman Teamsters United
TDU members voted to endorse the O’Brien-Zuckerman Teamsters United Slate and to join a coalition campaign to change the leadership and direction of our union.
Ken Hall Finds a Sweet Loophole in the IBT Constitution
Ken Hall cashed in on a loophole to take home over $400,000 in Teamster salaries, allowances, and pensions.