Grievance Basics

Hey! The Boss Is Calling Me Into the Office
In many workplaces, harassment on the shop floor is backed up by the threat of being written up or sent into the office.

Tips for Writing Grievances
 Writing an effective grievance is the first step to winning and the foundation for your case. Avoid common mistakes with these Teamster Grievance Writing Tips.

Investigating Grievances
A winning grievance starts with a good investigation. If you don’t have your facts straight, management will shoot down your case.

Defend Yourself With Information From Your Boss
Using your union's legal right to acquire information from the employer can help you defend your rights and win grievances and arbitration.

The Grievance Meeting: How to Present a Grievance to Management
The first stages of filing a grievance can be the most important, no matter what kind of grievance procedure your contract contains.

Teamster Grievance Quiz
Do you have what it takes to turn a workplace problem into a winning grievance?

Filing NLRB Charges: A Tool for Rights But No Quick Fix
One of the main laws that protect the union rights of workers in the U.S. is the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). It applies to most private sector workers.

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UPS Contract Summit Informs and Unites

UPS Teamsters from 41 locals across the country attended the 2026 UPS Contract Summit at the TDU Convention.

The Contract Summit featured three sessions:

  • Meeting New Threats at UPS
  • What Are We Fighting for at UPS?
  • Building a Winning Contract Campaign

Sign up here if you want to join the UPS contract campaign effort next year.

UPS Raises Annual Profit and Revenue Forecasts

While management whines and tries to lower UPS Teamsters' expectations going into contract negotiations, the company is singing a very different tune to Wall Street. Today, CEO Carol Tomé told investors that UPS will haul in $92.6 billion this year, including $8.75 billion in profits.

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