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What's Next for Freight

June 21, 2019

Freight members long for a return to union power on the job. Recent contracts at ABF and YRC companies have begun to staunch the flow of givebacks, but we’re in for a long haul to win the wages, benefits and working conditions we deserve.

YRCW Local-by-Local Vote Count Results

May 06, 2019

Get the local-by-local vote on the YRCW contract and every supplement.  Check out the vote in your local and others. See where the Yes and No votes prevailed.

YRCW Contract - What's Next for Freight?

May 04, 2019

The YRCW contract was ratified by a vote 10,163 Yes to 6,741 No. However, the contract supplement for Western Pa Joint Council 40 was voted down 63 Yes to 68 No. Ernie Soehl, IBT Freight Director, stated that there would be further discussions to address the Joint Council 40 supplement. Retroactive pay and contract implementation will be delayed until the supplement is settled.

YRCW Contract Available - Members to Vote

April 10, 2019

UPDATED: The tentative agreement for YRC, Holland and New Penn was approved by the meeting of local officers today, and ballot materials will be mailed to members on April 19.  Members should review the agreement, and cast an informed vote.

YRCW Contract Info & Voting Schedule

April 08, 2019

The tentative agreement covering YRC, Holland and New Penn Teamsters will be posted online on Wednesday, April 10, immediately following the meeting of union officers from freight locals in Chicago.  We will post the tentative agreement for members to review. So will the International Union.

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