Convoy 232 January/February 2006

Local 82 Teamsters Propose Membership Bill of Rights

admin — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 10:43:16 -0500

Gate Gourmet Teamsters Fight Back Big Contract Concessions

admin — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 10:26:12 -0500

No Contract, No Peace! A Guide to Running an Effective Inside Campaign

admin — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 09:14:56 -0500

The following article is an excerpt from the new book Strikes, Picketing and Inside Campaigns by Robert M. Schwartz.

Film Reveals Abuse of Workers

admin — Sat, 01 Apr 2006 23:01:47 -0600

This is my first-ever movie review, and ladies and gentleman this film is a doozie! Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price.

DHL Teamsters Get the Shaft

admin — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 14:54:01 -0600

In mid January the Eastern Region freight grievance panel awarded over $230,000 to Pittsburgh DHL drivers, but the company continues to defy the decision.

Heat on UPS or Just Hot Air?

admin — Tue, 28 Mar 2006 11:26:35 -0600

“Over 2,000 new jobs created” the Teamster magazine cover trumpets. Read on and we learn that these jobs came about as a result of the IBT “turning up the heat” on UPS over subcontracting and other violations.

Turning up the heat could be welcome, but is that really the case or is this just because of the International Union election this year? The contract has been in effect for three and a half years, so why has it taken so long?

Members, stewards and officers on the ground know the real story.

“FedEx is kicking UPS’ butt in some corridors,” Kansas City feeder driver Michael Savwoir explained. “This is about improved time in transit, that is where feeder jobs are coming from.”

Leedham’s Grassroots v Hoffa’s Glossy Ads

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2006 14:48:11 -0600

January 30, 2006: The campaign for Teamster president is starting to heat up—with the opposing slates employing competing strategies.

Unmasking Hoffa's Lies on Organizing & Employer Funding

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2006 08:28:06 -0600

January 30, 2006:It’s the first rule of politics. When you can’t run on your record, you lie, spin and go negative.

The Value of a Supervised Teamster Election

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2006 08:25:04 -0600

January 30, 2006: The campaign between James Hoffa, Jr.

Teamster Movers Defeat Local 814 Merger Attempt

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2006 06:45:45 -0600

Commercial movers and art handlers in New York City have defeated an attempt to merge their local union.

Members Prove Chicago Local Rigged Election

admin — Sun, 29 Jan 2006 19:32:30 -0600

January 30, 2006: What Happens When Elections Are Not Supervised!

What’s At Stake at the Teamster Convention?

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2006 10:50:17 -0600

January 30, 2006: Hoffa is trying to block all opposition candidates from getting on the ballots. Will your local elect delegates who will nominate the Tom Leedham Slate and give members a choice?

Will Your Local's Delegates to the Teamster Convention Be A Voice for Working Teamsters? Or a Rubber Stamp For Hoffa?

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2006 10:49:18 -0600

January 30, 2006: On June 26-30 some 1,700 delegates will meet in Las Vegas to chart the future of the Teamsters Union.

Why Teamsters Need Supervised Elections

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2006 10:47:42 -0600

January 30, 2006. The campaign between James Hoffa, Jr.

Tom Leedham Slate’s Strong Contracts, Good Pensions Tour

admin — Thu, 05 Jan 2006 12:04:47 -0600

January 30, 2006: Tom Leedham and other candidates are hitting the road to hear from Teamster members and share ideas for rebuilding our union’s power.

Pays Dues, Wants to Vote

TDU — Sun, 01 Jan 2006 17:47:48 -0600

In Minneapolis Local 120, many construction Teamsters lose their right to vote because they are on withdrawal card.