January 27, 2009: Truck driving is among the most dangerous and stressful occupations, as this disturbing video illustrates.
The accident shown occurred near Donner Pass in California. The truck with the video camera was going 55 mph when the other driver passed and then lost control. Both the driver and co-driver lost their lives.
Let's all drive and work safely, especially in winter conditions.
The Teamsters joined the United Autoworkers (UAW) and five other international unions representing members at the largest U.S. defense contracts in a letter calling on Congress to ban defense contractors from funneling money to Wall Street investors through stock buybacks and dividends instead of investing in jobs and infrastructure.
Amazon drivers at the company’s DBK1 facility in New York City marched on the boss to demand union recognition and better pay, healthcare, and job security.
