What's Next for Freight
Freight members long for a return to union power on the job. Recent contracts at ABF and YRC companies have begun to staunch the flow of givebacks, but we’re in for a long haul to win the wages, benefits and working conditions we deserve.
Read moreYRCW Local-by-Local Vote Count Results
Get the local-by-local vote on the YRCW contract and every supplement. Check out the vote in your local and others. See where the Yes and No votes prevailed.
Read moreYRCW Contract - What's Next for Freight?
The YRCW contract was ratified by a vote 10,163 Yes to 6,741 No. However, the contract supplement for Western Pa Joint Council 40 was voted down 63 Yes to 68 No. Ernie Soehl, IBT Freight Director, stated that there would be further discussions to address the Joint Council 40 supplement. Retroactive pay and contract implementation will be delayed until the supplement is settled.
Read moreYRCW Contract Available - Members to Vote
UPDATED: The tentative agreement for YRC, Holland and New Penn was approved by the meeting of local officers today, and ballot materials will be mailed to members on April 19. Members should review the agreement, and cast an informed vote.
Read moreYRCW Contract Info & Voting Schedule
The tentative agreement covering YRC, Holland and New Penn Teamsters will be posted online on Wednesday, April 10, immediately following the meeting of union officers from freight locals in Chicago. We will post the tentative agreement for members to review. So will the International Union.
Read moreLocal Officers to Review YRCW Contract on April 10
Hoffa and Freight Director Ernie Soehl have summoned Local officers and agents representing Teamsters at YRC, Holland and New Penn to attend a meeting in Chicago on Wednesday, April 10.
Read moreTentative Agreement at YRCW
The International Union announced a tentative agreement at YRCW. The contract is extended through May 31 while supplemental issues are resolved and a ratification vote is held.
Read morePayback is Overdue at YRC
Nine years of sacrifice is enough.
Read moreLessons of ABF Contract: Freight Teamsters Cannot Rely on Hoffa
Teamster power can be built in the trucking industry. But not by the Hoffa administration.
Read moreTeamsters in the Dark about ABF Tentative Agreement
ABF and the IBT Freight Division have reached a tentative national agreement. No details have been released to the members.
Read more