Justice Delayed – The Rome Aloise Saga
Although Rome Aloise was found guilty on all three counts on October 7, he continues to draw $300,000+ in Teamster salaries as he awaits his sentencing hearing. Now, that sentencing hearing has been postponed from November 12 until December 3.
Read moreOpening the Door to Transform the Teamsters: A Pivotal TDU Convention
Teamster leaders and activists prepared to Get Out the Vote, elected new TDU leadership, and set our organization’s goals and strategy at the TDU Convention, October 1-3 in Chicago.
Read moreWill UPS Profits Hit $10 Billion in 2021?
Today, UPS announced third quarter profits of $2.3 billion. The company has made a staggering $7.4 billion in profit after taxes in the first nine months this year, and is headed toward a record $10 billion in profits for the year.
Read moreIf You Care About Who Wins the Teamster Election, Act Like It
The International Union election is make or break for our union. The outcome will be determined by Teamsters who have not mailed back their ballots yet. It’s up to each of us to talk to members and get out the vote.
Read moreFour Myths About the Teamster Election
If you want OZ-Teamsters United to win the election, don’t fall for these four myths.
Read moreGetting Out the Vote for O'Brien-Zuckerman Teamsters United
The ballots are out and we’re on the verge of making history. Here are five things you can do right now to get out the vote.
Read moreTeamster Insurgents Could Win Their Union Election
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Read moreRome Aloise Found Guilty on All Counts
Rome Aloise, the self-described “creator of the Vairma slate” was found guilty on all three counts against him today by Judge Barbara Jones, the Independent Review Officer (IRO) of the Teamsters Union. Read the judge's decision here.
Read moreUnion Victory on Personal Vehicle Drivers at UPS
New York Local 804, led by Vinnie Perrone, a candidate on the OZ-Teamsters United Slate, has done what the Hoffa administration could not. They have fought back and won against UPS on the critical issue of Personal Vehicle Drivers (PVDs).
Read moreAloise Says “Vote Till You Get it Right” – California Teamsters Say “No Thanks!”
On September 11, there was an election in Teamster Local 948, the big local covering cannery workers, UPSers, and others in the California Central Valley from Modesto in the North to Visalia in the South. The Luis Diaz – Lupe Juarez – Tim Parolini Unity Slate swept the election, with Diaz winning by 905-598 over the former head of the local, Adam Ochoa. The majority of Local 948 members work for major food processors: Con Agra, Del Monte, and Stanislaus Foods.
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