The vote count figures below are preliminary. Some numbers will be adjusted in the final, official tally. Vote Totals Local City National Agreement     Yes No 7 Battle Creek, Mich. 8 6 17 Denver 23 11 20 Toledo, Ohio 11 37 24 Richfield, Ohio 32 53 25 Boston 6 35 30 Irwin, Pa. 7 14 40 Mansfield, Ohio 3 2 41 Kansas City, Mo. 33 102 50 Bellville, IL 2 3 61 Asheville, N.C....

There's not enough movement in the labor movement. But TDU members are working to turn that around. We're organizing to fight for better contracts, defend our benefits, and train a new generation of union activists. We can't do it without you. That's why we're asking you to do your part by donating to our 2013 Fund Drive.  CLICK HERE to sign up for a monthly credit card or debit card donation, or make a one-time...

June 11, 2013: On June 2, Teamsters turned out in force to picket and demonstrate at the newly opened Sysco warehouse in Riverside, California. But they weren't on strike – they were protesting a sweetheart deal which undermines other Southern California contracts with Sysco and other grocery companies. They made their voices and solidarity heard loud and strong, and they collected an initial kitty of $4,000 to continue the battle in court and at the...

June 10, 2013: ABF Teamsters have their ballots and are voting. Just as importantly, they are discussing the proposed concessions and the future of Teamsters at ABF. Some are outspoken that the concessions go too far. "They say we catch up over the life of the contract but that just gets us back to where we stand now. With the cost of living rising over the next five years, we gain nothing," commented Emmet Ramsay,...

Know your rights on the job when it comes to talking union, wearing union-related gear (including Vote No t-shirts) and passing out information at work. Federal law, the National Labor Relations Act, gives union members broad rights to discuss union issues, wear union-related t-shirts and stickers, and pass out information at work. Here are answers to Frequently Asked Questions that Teamsters at UPS and UPS Freight have asked TDU during the contract vote.  But this...

June 6, 2013: Unions have launched a petition drive and lobbying effort to get a fully-functioning National Labor Relations Board with five voting members. The National Labor Relations Board protects the organizing and contract bargaining rights of more than 80 million private sector workers. Click here to sign the petition. The labor movement's message is simple: When workers stand up for themselves at work, they deserve to be protected from employer harassment, discipline or termination....

June 5, 2013: You know something is up when senior management – the suits! – are passing out glossy brochures asking Teamsters to ratify the UPS contract. That's exactly what's happening at the UPS Worldport in Louisville where management has already offered Teamsters a $1,000 bonus for voting yes. The sales push is hot and heavy. Hoffa and Hall have now sent UPS Teamsters an unprecedented three Vote Yes mailings. Those mailings are arriving without...

May 31, 2013: The International Union has screwed up the balloting on the UPS and UPS Freight contract. Thousands of UPS Teamsters have received a return envelope to send their ballot to the P.O. Box for UPS Freight ballots. UPS Teamsters can still use these envelopes to mail in their ballots and have your vote counted. There is no need to request a replacement ballot. All of the return envelopes have the member's name and...

May 30, 2013: The ballots for the UPS national contract are out, and some members received them today. In the next few days they will be received across the country. Now is the time to talk about the contract, distribute information, and encourage fellow Teamsters to vote. Your access to complete contract coverage and leaflets are available here. Don't just get the PR from the IBT, get the information and make your own decision. The...

The current issue of Teamster Voice is hitting the streets with detailed analysis on key contract issues and what members are saying—and doing—to help inform co-workers. In the coming weeks, national contracts covering more than 300,000 members will be voted on. There’s still time to get the word out, network with members in your area, and organize for the stronger contracts we deserve. Click here to order your bundle of this special issue and join...