Four Myths About the Teamster Election
If you want OZ-Teamsters United to win the election, don’t fall for these four myths.
Getting Out the Vote for O'Brien-Zuckerman Teamsters United
The ballots are out and we’re on the verge of making history. Here are five things you can do right now to get out the vote.
Teamster Insurgents Could Win Their Union Election
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Rome Aloise Found Guilty on All Counts
Rome Aloise, the self-described “creator of the Vairma slate” was found guilty on all three counts against him today by Judge Barbara Jones, the Independent Review Officer (IRO) of the Teamsters Union. Read the judge's decision here.
2021 TDU Convention Info
The TDU Convention begins this Friday, October 1. Here is all the information you need.
Union Victory on Personal Vehicle Drivers at UPS
New York Local 804, led by Vinnie Perrone, a candidate on the OZ-Teamsters United Slate, has done what the Hoffa administration could not. They have fought back and won against UPS on the critical issue of Personal Vehicle Drivers (PVDs).
Aloise Says “Vote Till You Get it Right” – California Teamsters Say “No Thanks!”
On September 11, there was an election in Teamster Local 948, the big local covering cannery workers, UPSers, and others in the California Central Valley from Modesto in the North to Visalia in the South. The Luis Diaz – Lupe Juarez – Tim Parolini Unity Slate swept the election, with Diaz winning by 905-598 over the former head of the local, Adam Ochoa. The majority of Local 948 members work for major food processors: Con Agra, Del Monte, and Stanislaus Foods.
Alex Adams, Rest in Power
We lost a dedicated Teamster and wonderful human being when Al Adams passed on September 7 at the age of 79. Al was the kind of person who makes the union and the world a better place. And he was a dear friend to myself and many others.
We'll Be There
"We've won changes to our constitution that TDU has been fighting to win for decades. Now, we're on the verge of electing new leadership at the International. The TDU Convention will be crucial to make plans to Get Out the Vote, and to get ready to transform our union. We'll be there!"
Former Local 651 President Mike Philbeck Hit with Embezzlement Charges
On August 12, the Teamster Independent Disciplinary Officer (IDO), Robert Luskin, issued a report and detailed embezzlement charges to be filed against Mike Philbeck, the former president of Lexington Kentucky Local 651.