What to Expect at the 2025 TDU Convention
October 17, 2025
The 50th Anniversary TDU Convention is coming up Nov. 7-9 in Chicago. Here’s a sneak peek on what you can expect.
Contract Campaign, Coordinated Bargaining Delivers Huge Win at Kroger in Cincinnati
October 29, 2025
More than 200 Cincinnati Local 100 Teamsters are celebrating a contract campaign victory at Zenith Logistics, a third-party operator for Kroger. Zenith Teamsters ratified the contract unanimously, 118-0. Their new contract includes a nearly $5 raise in the first year and replaces company health coverage with TeamCare.
2025 TDU Convention Logistics
October 17, 2025
The 2025 TDU Convention, Nov 7-9 in Chicago is almost here. Read below for details on schedule, getting there, hotel, food, and more.
UPS Rakes in Profits, Cuts Union Jobs
UPS announced third quarter profits of $2 billion. The company slashed 34,000 operational jobs and Wall Street cheered. UPS shares rose 8%. Make no mistake—this company and its investors don’t give a damn about the Teamsters who create their wealth.
Teamster Election Supervisor Fines Local Officer for Retaliation, Undermining Organizing Drive
The Independent Election Supervisor has issued an important decision, protecting members and a local union officer from retaliation. Richmond Local 322 principal officer Brian Peyton was cited and fined for retaliating against a union officer because he campaigned on behalf of the O’Brien-Zuckerman slate.
Election Protests Help Ensure a Fair Teamster Election
The Rules for the International Union election are out and are being enforced. Filing election protests isn’t bullying. It’s democracy at work.
FAQs: Understanding and Using the IBT Election Rules
Our Teamsters Union has the most democratic elections and election rules of any major union—and it didn’t happen by accident. TDU worked hard to secure fair rules, and we continue to work to maintain democratic rules and an independent Election Supervisor.
O'Brien-Zuckerman Teamsters United Slate Officially Accredited
The independent Election Supervisor has certified the O'Brien-Zuckerman Teamsters United Slate as officially accredited candidates after OZ Teamsters United turned in 127,642 signatures signed by Teamster members. Read the Election Supervisor notice here.
Faster Labor Contracts Act
New legislation has been introduced in the House that would require employers to bargain with newly organized workers within 10 days of voting to form their union.
Teamsters Begin Bargaining this Month with UPS Healthcare
An Administrative Law Judge slapped down UPS Healthcare’s latest legal shenanigans and ordered them to begin bargaining with Teamsters Local 439.
Teamster Strike Victory at the University of Minnesota
The largest strike in the Teamsters has ended in a decisive win for 1,400 Teamsters at the University of Minnesota. Hours after a massive strike rally and facing a deadline from Farm Aid that it would honor the picket lines and cancel a 50,000 person concert, the University administration surrendered.
Following Strike Victory, Farm Aid 40 is On in Minnesota
UPDATE: After Teamsters at the University of Minnesota won their strike, Farm Aid has announced it will move forward with its concert and festival saying, "For four decades Farm Aid has stood with farmers and workers. Today's agreement is what can be achieved when people come together in the spirit of fairness and solidarity."