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The Most Significant Organizing Of My Life

March 09, 2021

An email I got from TDU in 2013 was the spark that got us going in the Twin Cities. Steve Helle, Sam Karam, David Kremer, Randy Furst, Paul McDaniel, and me met shortly after and got our movement in Minnesota started.

VICTORY: PENSION PROTECTION PASSES THE U.S. SENATE!

March 06, 2021

We did it! The Butch Lewis Emergency Pension Relief Act has passed the U.S. Senate and is expected to be signed into law within a week. 

URGENT ACTION ALERT: We Can Stop Pension Cuts if We Act Now

March 04, 2021

UPDATED: After years of grassroots organizing, workers and retirees are on the brink of winning a historic victory this weekend that will save the pensions of millions as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (also known as the COVID-19 Relief Bill). 

Take Action To Save Teamster Pensions

February 20, 2021

Teamsters are on the verge of a victory that will stop devastating pension cuts as part of the upcoming COVID-19 Relief Bill. Take action now to save the pensions of 2.5 million workers and retirees, including over 400,000 Teamsters.

Is Pension Protection Finally at Hand?

February 12, 2021

After seven years of concerted effort by thousands of Teamster retirees and our allies, protection of earned pensions may finally be won. Action is still needed to make it happen.

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Online Workshop: Dealing With Difficult Supervisors

April 08, 2022

Learn from experienced union reps and shop stewards how to intervene in shop floor conflict between members and management. Registration is now closed. This free workshop will be held on Zoom on Sunday, April 24 at 12pm ET, 11am CT, 10am MT, 9am PT. Pre-registration is required. 

Central States Pension Fund Green-Lit to Apply for Assistance

April 06, 2022

There is new progress in the hard-fought battle to protect pensions for millions of retirees. On April 1, 2022 the Central States Pension Fund got the green light to apply for funds under the Butch Lewis Act.

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