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How We Made UPS Create RPCD Jobs in Our Local

UPS CEO Carole Tomé’s Better, Not Bigger strategy is about cutting volume and Teamster jobs. South Carolina Local 509 has fought back and won new driver positions. Shop Stewards John Gacsey and Russell Sires share how the fight played out in their building in Palmetto.

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United Autoworkers Fight for Their Union

President Shawn Fain led members of the United Autoworkers (UAW) to victory in the Stand Up strike against the Big Three automakers. Now, he’s facing trumped up allegations from a federal monitor who’s trying to tip the balance in the upcoming UAW election for International Union officers. Here’s what you need to know.

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Vermont UPSers Demand UPS Pay Up $2 Million In Unpaid Grievances

Vermont Local 597 Teamsters rallied and marched at UPS near Burlington to protest management’s refusal to pay out millions of dollars in grievances. Holding signs that said “Time to Pay Up” Local 597 members spoke out about grueling overtime and runaway contract violations.

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Albany Local 294 President Faces Charges

The Teamsters Independent Investigations Officer, Judge Timothy Hillman, has recommended that charges be filed against Albany Local 294 President Thomas Quackenbush for illegally converting union funds into thousands of dollars in gifts for its retiring principal officer.

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How to Make UPS Do Something About Filthy Fans

Our contract campaign at UPS forced the company to install 18,000 new fans inside of buildings. Many of those fans are filthy and just spew dust and dirt around. We can make UPS address the problem by taking union action. Here’s how.

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Teamsters, Justice Department Ask Court to Sunset Federal Oversight

The IBT and the Department of Justice have filed a joint motion in court to ask for approval on a plan to sunset federal oversight of the Teamsters. What does this mean for the future of anti-corruption efforts and International elections in our union?

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Amazon Ordered to Bargain with Teamsters in California

An administrative law judge has ordered Amazon to recognize and bargain with Teamsters at the DCK6 delivery warehouse in San Francisco after finding the company violated federal labor law by refusing to recognize the union.

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Five Steps to Make UPS Deliver Water & Ice for Inside Workers

Our Teamster contract requires UPS to provide water and ice for every Teamster, including inside workers. Here are five steps to make management honor the contract and do their job.

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Inside Workers at UPS Can Make Management Create Cool Zones and Provide Fans

Part-timers and inside workers are showing how to make UPS create cool zones and provide fans whether management wants to or not.

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How to Use Your Heat Safety Breaks at UPS

Our Teamster contract at UPS protects our right to take a break in a cool area to rest and recover. It’s up to us to enforce it and protect ourselves and our fellow Teamsters.

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