Chicago Teamsters Stand Up for Strong Waste Industry Contracts
Rank-and-file members are challenging business-as-usual in Chicago Local 731 and fighting for strong contracts.
Rail Teamsters Organize After Contract Debacle
Rail Teamsters United, a new coalition of rank-and-file Rail Teamsters, is gearing up for their next contract with an in-person Rail Summit in Chicago for BLET and BMWED Teamsters.
Ohio Derailment: “Carrier Greed is off the Rails”
On February 3, a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, releasing toxic chemicals into the surrounding area.
Produce Workers Unite for Respect
Fed up with low wages, unsafe working conditions, and weak union representation, members are organizing for change at one of Chicago's largest produce distributors.
Rail Teamsters Vote out National BLET President
In an upset, Rail Teamsters in the BLET have voted out incumbent National BLET President Dennis Pierce and elected challenger Eddie Hall.
Yellow Change of Operations on Hold
Rail Teamster Contract Showdown
Rail Teamsters and the IBT made a final push to win paid sick days as Congress prepares to vote to impose a tentative agreement covering 115,000 rail workers, including 48,000 Teamsters. UPDATE 12/1/22: The Senate has voted down the measure to provide 7 paid sick days to rail workers.
New TDU Gear!
Check out the TDU Store for new t-shirts, hoodies (get ready for winter!), and posters.
Fighting Back in the New Teamsters
Teamsters elected International Union leaders who will stand behind the members. But it’s up to members to stand up for ourselves if we want power on the job and in our union.