November 16, 2010: YRC has submitted a proposed change of operations to the International Union in which 31 terminals would be closed. In addition, line haul lanes will be adjusted and some reversed. In one more in what seems like a never-ending series of changes, YRC management is seeking to consolidate operations in the Midwest, South, and Eastern Seaboard to improve efficiency and service. A number of small terminals are slated for closure, and some...

November 16, 2010: The decisions from the October National Grievance Panel in San Diego are now available online. The UPS National Grievance Committee settles national disputes and grievances that have been deadlocked at both the local and regional levels. Click here to download the October National Grievance Panel decisions. Click here to download the October Joint Air Committee decisions.

November 12, 2010: Teamster bus drivers in Burlington, Vt. are uniting with the riding public to win a contract that improves the CCTA for drivers and passengers. Local 597 bus drivers at the Chittenden County Transit Authority (CCTA) are organizing for a fair contract. On Sunday, they voted 36 to 1 to reject a contract offer that left key problems unresolved. “Our No Vote was nearly unanimous,” said driver Jim Fouts “That sends a clear...

November 12, 2010: “Why is Hoffa so afraid of the members? And why am I not afraid of our members?” asked Sandy Pope in a recent speech. “Well, first off, I’m a Teamster.” Her message is that Hoffa has given up on Teamsters. On building strong national contracts, on our pensions, and on taking on corporate power. Her campaign stickers and T-Shirts carry the message: “A tough leader for tough times.” Pope supporters are petitioning...

Sandy Pope t-shirts and stickers are now available. Sandy Pope is running against Hoffa for Teamster General President. Click here to order gear and show your support for the Sandy Pope campaign.

November 12, 2010: Anti-union employers say the Teamsters are a bunch of thugs and members have no voice in our union. Why is Hoffa VP Randy Cammack helping union-busters make their case? On November 6, some 60 Teamsters showed up at the nominations meeting of Los Angeles Local 63 to support a candidate for secretary treasurer, Dan Kane. They were met by an intimidating mob led by the staff of International Vice President Randy Cammack....

Are you running for delegate to the Teamster Convention, or other union office? Then TDU’s new book Running for Local Union Office is for you. Hear from Teamsters like you who ran for delegate or local union office—and won. This comprehensive guide includes: a campaign timeline how Teamster elections work picking your slate campaigning do’s and don’ts leaflets, mailings, websites, and more raising money getting a clean election getting out the vote dealing with negative...

To complete convention registration, of for questions regarding the Convention, contact the TDU staff in Chicago. The hotel phone number is 773-693-5800; ask for the O'Hare Boardroom, which is the TDU convention office. -- The TDU Steering Committee and Staff.

November 3, 2010: Freight Teamsters have every reason to be mad. YRC Teamsters were backed into accepting concessions. ABF Teamsters are under the gun, too. Years of inaction and worse by the Hoffa administration has put us into a bad position. Is there a positive course of action? How about replacing Hoffa with a leader committed to rebuilding Teamster organizing, power and contract strength in freight and trucking! Click here to help spread the word....

October 30, 2010: A trusteeship in Boston Local 82 was supposed to clean up corruption in the local run by a top Hoffa appointee. But the massacre of members’ rights continues. Boston Local 82 was placed in emergency trusteeship by General President Hoffa on Sept. 27 after courageous action by Local 82 members and a lengthy investigation by the Independent Review Board exposed widespread corruption, violence and sweetheart deals in the local. The IRB has...