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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.

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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.

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Democracy is Power

Rhode Island Local 251 members voted on Sunday to approve a Bill of Rights to strengthen members’ rights by an overwhelming 90 percent margin.

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Teamsters Call Out Congressman for Lack of Support

On March 17, nearly 50 retired and active Teamsters rallied outside the Jackson, Michigan congressional office of Tim Wahlberg (R-MI) to expose his lack of response in the call to defend his constituents’ retirement security. 

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Central States: “A Wave of Organized Wrath”

“If we fail, it will start a snowball," says retired carhauler Billy Scott. "There are 10 million people in multi-employer funds that this could happen to next. And who’s to say they won't pass a new law for single-employer funds, too?” 

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Listening to Retiree Voices on Proposed Pension Cuts

Last fall, I wrote about the Central States Pension Plan’s application to the Treasury Department to reduce pension benefits. This application is the result of a change in the law set forth by Congress in the Kline Miller Multi employer Pension Reform Act of 2014.

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Carhaulers: 195 Days is Enough!

The national carhaul contract expired 195 days ago, and Hoffa has not done a thing to win a fair contract. In October – five months ago – carhaulers voted No by 84%. That’s solidarity. That’s Teamster power. 

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North Carolina – Teamsters take it to Congressional Offices

Retirees in North Carolina are not just mad, they’re active. This past weekend they were at the courthouse, they were at the office of Rep. Patrick McHenry, and while others were at the offices of Renee Ellmers.

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Hundreds Rally to Save Pensions at the Minnesota Capitol

The Minnesota state capitol was flooded with hundreds of Teamsters and allies to protect pensions and retirement security.

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Teamsters and Retirees Coordinate “March Madness” Actions

On March 10, close to 100 Teamster retirees and active members marched on YRC headquarters in Overland Park, Kansas, calling on the company to return to full pension contribution payments to the Central States Pension Fund. 

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