What You Need to Know About the IBT Convention
Delegates from every Teamster local will vote on changes to the IBT Constitution and vote on nominations for all 27 International Union officers at the upcoming Teamster Convention at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, June 15-18.
First Student Teamsters Authorize Strike
First Student Teamsters working under the National Master Agreement have voted by 88% to authorize a strike as the company demands givebacks. The contract expires on March 31st.
Many Teamsters Excluded from “No Tax on Overtime” Deduction
It’s tax time and many Teamsters are finding out they are ineligible for the new federal “No Tax on Overtime” deduction, including Teamsters in airline, rail, trucking and at UPS.
Federal Court Invalidates Pro-Worker Cemex Decision
The Sixth District Court of Appeals has refused to enforce a landmark NLRB decision that Teamsters and other unions have used to organize the unorganized and stand up to employers who violate labor law.
New Teamster Investigations Officer Appointed
The IBT has appointed a new Independent Investigations Officer (IIO) for a five-year term. Judge Timothy S. Hillman, who serves as the Independent Election Supervisor, is now also the IIO. Judge Hillman replaces Robert Luskin who completed his five-year term.
TDU Regional Education Conferences
Join Teamster members and shop stewards at one of TDU's upcoming regional Rank-and-File Education Conferences in Chicago, Indianapolis and New York City. Each event features workshops on grievance handling and organizing members to build a stronger union from the bottom up.
Check out the links below for more information on the conference in your area.
Webinar: Meeting New Threats at UPS
Teamster Nurses at Corewell Health Hold Strike Authorization Vote
10,000 nurses at Corewell Health in Michigan are uniting to win their first Teamster contract and getting ready to cast ballots in a strike authorization vote that starts on March 2. Voting YES is the next step in their campaign to win a fair contract.
LEAKED: UPS Management’s Guide for How to Harass and Fire Drivers
TDU has obtained a copy of a UPS management guide on how to use spying, harassment, and oversupervision to discipline and fire drivers. Read management’s plan for yourself and how you can protect yourself from unfair discipline.
First Student Teamsters Prepare for Strike Authorization Vote
First Student Teamsters across the country are uniting to win a stronger National Master Agreement and getting ready for a strike authorization vote that starts on Saturday, February 21. Ballots will be counted on March 9. Voting YES will increase our union’s leverage to win a good contract.