Teamster Voice: Your Information Source & Watchdog
Spread the word with a bundle order of Teamster Voice. This issue features a special report on corruption inside the Hoffa regime, coverage of the pension cut crisis and the fight to save our pensions, an interview with General President Candidate Fred Zuckerman, and more.
Local Actions Point to April 14 Washington DC Rally
Retired Teamsters, their families and allies assembled at state capitols in Madison, Wisconsin; Des Moines, Iowa and Jefferson City, Missouri last week to focus attention on the impact proposed Central States pension cuts could have on local economies and Congressional districts.
Who Dropped the Ball on Wall Street’s Losses for Retirees?
Were the watchdogs asleep when the Central States Fund was losing the money that belongs to our retirees and Teamsters? Read the MarketWatch Report “How the Teamsters Pension Disappeared More Quickly Under Wall Street than Under the Mob.”
How Independent is Central States “Independent Counsel”?
The Central States Pension Fund’s Independent Special Counsel’s most recent quarterly report calls into question just how “independently” he functions.
Central States Fund: $16.1 Billion
The Central States Pension Fund’s Financial and Analytical Report for year-end 2015 shows assets of $16.1 billion – up $200 million in the 4th quarter, but down nearly $1.8 billion for the year.
New York Approves $15 Minimum Wage Plan
The End Part-Time Poverty at UPS campaign celebrated a victory when New York approved a plan to raise the state minimum wage to $15. But UPS part-timers still have a long way to go to get the wages they deserve.
Albertson's Management has its Way with Tony Andrews
Oregon Teamsters are fighting a corporate giant and the president of our own Joint Council, Tony Andrews, who seems to be in bed with Albertson’s management.
Pension Activists Plan Rallies at State Capitals
Teamster retirees, their families, friends and neighbors plan a day of coordinated actions, Thursday March 31 at various state capitals to call on legislatures and other state officials to oppose proposed cuts to Central States pensions.
Hoffa Corruption Scandals Through the Years
Rome Aloise is the latest Hoffa administration official to face corruption charges. A sampling of some of Hoffa's corruption scandals through the years.
Another Massive Pay Hike for UPS's CEO
UPS CEO David Abney has tripled his pay to $11.3 million under the concessionary contract negotiated by Hoffa-Hall.
