Who’s Directing the Central States Pension Cuts?
Central States Pension Fund officials say that they will announce what pension cuts they want to make – and by exactly how much to whom – around August 31. Who’s calling the shots – and how much money do they make?
Management Backs Hoffa
It’s early in the campaign for Teamster President, but UPS Labor Relations has already demonstrated their support for Hoffa over challenger Tim Sylvester. The independent Election Supervisor detailed the evidence in protest decision ESD-19.
Petition Drive Nears Final Push
Volunteers are collecting 50,000 signatures to accredit Tim Sylvester and Teamsters United as the slate running against Hoffa-Hall in 2016.
Hoffa: What Pension Crisis? I’m Doing Great!
James Hoffa has given up on protecting Teamster pensions, but not his own millionaire retirement plan. In 2014 the IBT put $65,004 of your dues money into Hoffa’s pension.
Gillian Furst: A warrior for workers
On July 20, I lost a friend and the Teamsters Union lost a warrior for workers and women’s rights when Gillian Furst passed away.
Movement to Save Pension Grows
The movement to head off pension cuts and protect Teamster pensions continues to grow, even as the Central States Fund plans to announce their intention to slash earned pensions.
Coli’s Real Estate Deal Costs Local 700 Members $2.3 million
International Vice President John Coli and Chicago Local 700 have been hit with a $2.3 million judgement for trying to escape a building lease.
YRCW: Concessions and Profits
YRCW stock jumped 25% within minutes of today’s opening, following the second quarter report on YRCW’s best period in a decade. What will it mean for 20,000 Teamsters who made it possible?
UPS Profits Jump to $1.3 Billion
UPS profits for the second quarter went up, even though revenue is down. The company is squeezing more profits out of every package and every worker.
What would the “Promises Act” mean for Central States Teamsters?
The Keep Our Pension Promises Act, introduced in the US Senate and House would keep promises made to over 200,000 Teamster retirees as well as to working Teamsters who retire in the future.
