The New York State Teamster Pension Fund has just threatened 30,000 Teamsters and retirees with huge pension cuts, according to the newly-appointed “Retiree Representative,” Tom Baum. 

Until ERISA (the Employee Retirement Income Security Act) was passed in 1974 and signed by President Ford, workers’ pensions were unprotected. How was ERISA won, and what can we learn for today from this history?

The Carhaul Division briefed local union officers today at a meeting in Romulus, Mich. on the details of a proposed new contract. Now it’s up to the members. Read the proposed contract here and get information on upcoming contract briefings.

Hoffa-Hall running mate Brian Buhle has been fined by the Election Supervisor after two of his goons threatened to mash a member’s head in at the Teamster Convention. (reprinted from Teamsters United)

UPS is headed for record profits in 2016 under the contract negotiated by Hoffa-Hall. The numbers for UPS Teamsters are not nearly as pretty.

The International union Carhaul Division announced today they have reached a second tentative agreement on a national contract. They will present it to the local officers on August 4, and it will go out to a membership vote at some point after that. 

Teamster pension activists from the Twin Cities met recently with Congressman Keith Ellison (D-MN). They reported having a very fruitful discussion. 

The TDU Convention comes early this year. Now's the time to make your plans and register to attend the TDU Convention, Sept 30 - Oct 2 in Chicago.

Hoffa’s key West Coast vice president, Rome Aloise, could face a lot more than just expulsion from the Teamsters Union; he has just admitted that he is under criminal investigation. It’s now about more than corruption charges by the Independent Review Board for Aloise. 

“We are fed up!” That was the message delivered on picket signs and with a united voice at the Freight National Grievance Panel in San Diego on July 12.