Public Sector
Chicago Teamsters Say No Again
September 21, 2007: For the second time in three weeks, the 2,100 Teamsters who move the City of Chicago have rejected their contract.
( categories: Local Union Reform | Public Sector )
Chicago Teamsters Reject Contract
On August 29, the 2000 Teamsters who move the city of Chicago rejected a ten-year contract that would have put their future at risk.
( categories: Local Union Reform | Public Sector )
What Official Takes Home an Extra $54,500 as a Health Care Consultant?
June 8, 2007: In 2006, International Vice President Carroll Haynes was paid $54,500 as a “consultant” by the Health Insurance Plans (HIP) of Greater New York.
Ohio Voters Veto Union-Busting Law
December 2, 2011: Anti-union politicians tried to ram through the worst union-busting law in Ohio’s history.
Ohio Teamsters Challenge Anti-Union Bill
July 15, 2011: This spring politicians passed the worst anti-union law in Ohio history.
Stopping the Anti-Union Attack
April 4, 2011: Local 320 represents over 11,000 public sector workers across Minnesota.
( categories: Public Sector | Teamster Voice 272 April 2011 )
Teamsters Fight the Anti-Union Attack
April 4, 2011: TDU interviewed TDU members who are mobilizing against the anti-union attack.
( categories: Public Sector | Teamster Voice 272 April 2011 )
Standing Up for Our Neighbors
Michigan Teamsters Protest Anti-Union Legislation
( categories: Public Sector | Teamster Voice 272 April 2011 )
BNA Daily Labor Report: Good Relations Between Unions, Employers Said to Help EU Weather Economic Crisis
March 9, 2011: Good labor relations between employers and trade unions helped the European Union through the economic crisis of 2008-2010, a European Commission report said March 3.
Corporate Attack on Pensions Hits Public Workers
January 3, 2011: In early December, a bill was introduced in Congress that will escalate the attack on public employee pensions.
Mayor Daley dismisses talk of a Teamsters truck drivers strike
March 5, 2010: Mayor Daley today shook off a 3-to-1 strike-authorization vote by city of Chicago truck drivers and vowed to keep O’Hare and Midway Airports open even if the drivers walk off the job.
( categories: Featured News | Public Sector )
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago Teamsters Beat Privatization Plan
October 5, 2007: Mayor Daley’s plan to bolster his Olympic dream by guaranteeing labor peace through 2016 is back on track, thanks to a “no-privatization” guarantee.
( categories: Public Sector )
IBT VP Must Pay Back $100K Plus
October 9, 2007: Thanks to TDU, International Union Vice President, and former Local 237 president Carroll Haynes is being forced to repay more than $100,000 in improper payments.
Time for Change in Local 726
July 12, 2007: By John Dominikovich Local 726, Chicago: It’s time for change in Chicago Local 726, to make this union strong and proud.
TDU Exposes Payoff: Union Investigates Haynes
July 3, 2007: The International Union and New York Local 237 claim to be investigating HMO "consultant" payments received by International VP Carroll Haynes.
( categories: Local Union Reform | Public Sector )
University of Chicago Teamsters Organize for a Stronger Contract
June 8, 2007: University of Chicago Teamsters are organizing a grassroots contract campaign to win better wages and benefits.
Local 743 Officials Are Missing in Action
June 8, 2007: Provident Hospital is laying off members of Local 743 in Chicago, but Secretary-Treasurer Richard Lopez is missing in action.
Chicago Teamsters Want to Elect Their Bargaining Committees
April 2, 2007: On March 21, it was no normal monthly meeting at Chicago Local 726. The hall was packed with hundreds of members, with many people in the hallway.
IBT VP Carroll Haynes to Step Down as Local 237 Head
March 14, 2007: Hoffa running mate Carroll Haynes will step down as president of Local 237 on March 31.
( categories: Hoffa Watch | Public Sector )
Minnesota Teamsters Organize Rank-and-File Contract Campaign
February 27, 2007: Now is the time to win a strong new contract for the 1,200 Local 320 Teamsters at the University of Minnesota, members say.
Public Sector Teamsters Organize for a Stronger Local
January 26, 2007: The “Fighting for the Future” slate is getting organized to make positive changes for all 4,300 Local 726 members in metro Chicago.
