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PRACTICE PICKETING & ‘READY TO STRIKE’ RALLIES AT UPS

Nearly 2,000 UPS Teamsters just joined our UPS Teamsters United webinar on Practice Picketing and "Ready to Strike" contract campaign activities. Now, it's time to take action. 

UPS Teamsters across the country are answering the call from General President Sean O'Brien to conduct Practice Picketing. UPS Teamsters are planning Practice Picketing, organizing parking lot meetings, and passing out UPS Teamsters United Bargaining Updates and "Ready to Strike" decals. 

Click here to order these contract campaign materials and support rank-and-file organizing for a strong contract. Download a Bargaining Update and IBT Guide to Practice Picketing.

 

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ABF TEAMSTERS BEGIN VOTING ON NEW TENTATIVE AGREEMENT

ABF Teamsters are voting on a new contract with an immediate $3.50 wage increase, $6.50 in raises, two more sick days and one new holiday, more money for pension and health and welfare and other improvements.

Click here to view the Tentative National Agreement and all the Supplements.

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Wednesday: IBT Member Update Webinar on UPS Contract Negotiations

The International Union is holding a Member Update Webinar on the UPS contract negotiations, Wednesday, June 21 at 8 pm ET / 7 pm CT / 6 pm MT / 5 pm PT. Register here.

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UPS Teamsters Vote by 97% To Strike—Now Keep Up the Momentum

UPS Teamsters have voted by 97% to authorize a strike if UPS does not negotiate the contract we deserve by August 1. 

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Strike Threat Makes UPS Deliver Air Conditioning!

UPS Teamsters won a game-changing victory this week when the National Negotiating Committee reached a tentative agreement making UPS deliver air conditioning and other equipment to protect members who work in extreme heat. 

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Sysco Management Pushes 4-Day Workweek

CEO Kevin Hourican has announced that Sysco Warehouse workers and drivers will be moved to a 4-day, 10-hour work-week. Management and industry consultants claim that the change is about improving quality of life and retention. Sysco Teamster members are skeptical.

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Consent Decree Over Central States Pension Fund Ended

A federal judge has ended the 40-year-old consent decree over the Central States Pension Fund. The decision follows the recommendation of the court-appointed Independent Special Counsel. No changes are expected in the operation of the pension fund.

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Stay Informed, Stay United, Vote Yes to Authorize a Strike at UPS

Read the latest Teamsters strike vote information including a letter from Sean O’Brien and Fred Zuckerman and a Q&A. Spread the word and vote yes to authorize a strike.

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UPS Teamster Strike Vote

UPS Teamsters will begin in-person voting to authorize a strike if UPS refuses to negotiate a fair agreement before the contract expires on July 31.

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ABF Teamsters Authorize a Strike

ABF Teamsters have voted by 97.73% to authorize a strike. The contract covering 8,000 Teamsters at ABF expires on June 30.

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