"Right-to-Work" provides no 'rights' and no 'work'
January 22, 2015: Since last year’s Congressional elections, lawmakers in at least nine states have signaled that they intend to introduce “right-to-work” legislation.
Black Teamsters
Black Teamsters meeting at the 2013 TDU Convention.
African American Teamsters Stepping Forward
“We need more African Americans to step forward into leadership in the Teamsters Union. And we cannot wait to be invited from on-high from Hoffa, because we'll waiting be a long time.
"Teamsters for a Democratic Union (TDU) is here to help. TDU organizers like me travel all over our union to talk with Teamsters, and help brothers and sisters take an active part in building stronger locals and a union that welcomes all workers.
“Send me an email or call me at 901-230-7992 to set up a meeting in your area.”
Willie Hardy, TDU Staff Organizer and Black Caucus Chair
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News from the TDU Black Caucus
Getting Part-Timers Involved: an interview with Local 804 steward Kioma Forero
January 8, 2015: Stewards in your building have had a lot of success in winning grievances and getting more members involved. How do you do it?
Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2015: As our nation celebrates the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr, it is important to recall that Dr. King gave his life in Memphis in a battle for justice for striking workers.
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington
August 28, 2013: Today marks the 50th Anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The hidden history of the march may surprise you—and it shows why we need to keep marching today.
A Teamster Troublemaker for Fairness
September 6, 2013: A Local 802 Teamster celebrates her 15th year as a groundbreaking Teamster and "troublemaker" for fairness.
EEOC, YRC Settle Race Discrimination Suits
BNA Daily Labor Report
07/02/2012
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Yellow Transportation Inc., and YRC Inc. have settled for $11 million an EEOC suit alleging that the trucking companies permitted the racial harassment of black employees at a now-closed Chicago Ridge, Ill., facility.
EEOC Race Discrimination Case Against YRC/Yellow Transportation Ends with $11 Million Decree
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
06/29/2012
Class of Black Employees Suffered Hangman's Nooses, Racist Graffiti and Epithets, Harsher Discipline, and Tougher Work Assignments, Federal Agency Charged
Standing Up for Union and Civil Rights
June 25, 2012: TDU member Mike Spruill interviewed about how and why he became a TDU member and a Teamster.
Black Teamsters: Building a Stronger Union for All
February 20, 2012: For decades Black Teamsters have been working to win more representation for African Americans in leadership at all levels of our union.
TNBC Conference, Aug. 9-14, Detroit
May 3, 2011: The 36th Annual Educational Conference and Banquet of the Teamster National Black Caucus will be held August 9 to 14 in Detroit, Michigan.
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