Teamsters and Retirees Demand Justice
January 9, 2015: Teamsters and retirees from across the Central States Fund and other pension funds are organizing to protect our pensions. Central States was built with pension contributions earned by our blood and sweat.
“Based on the track record we’ve seen from Nyhan and the trustees, can we really trust their claims on how much needs to be cut? We need an independent audit and actuarial assessment of Central States to verify numbers on what it will take to insure the best pension benefits going forward.”
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The Hoffa-Hall Concessions Stand
January 9, 2015: They’ve delivered contract givebacks, healthcare cuts, and a pension disaster in the Central States.

Hospital Teamsters Unite for a Fair Contract

Strikers Win at Waste Management
January 8, 2015: Hoffa administration VP Rome Aloise told Teamsters to cross the picket line. But Waste Management workers won a strike that will raise their pay from $12.50 to $20 an hour.
Read moreHow Did It Happen? Disastrous Pension Bill Is Now Law
January 8, 2015: Congress approved pension cut legislation in a sneak attack amendment to the budget bill.
“Congress passed this bill but that doesn’t mean the fight is over. We’ve put Teamster pressure on the Central States in the past and we can do it again. It’s up to us to organize a political push back, too. Stopping this attack on our retirement security means getting involved NOW!”
“For the past year, we heard nothing from Hoffa and the IBT as the lobbyists, including Tom Nyhan from Central States, weaseled their way through Congress pushing for changes to allow pension cuts. Hoffa’s last minute letter was an effort to cover his behind. Hoffa and Hall are more concerned with PR than making a real fight. We desperately need change to save our union.”
Organizing to Protect Our Pensions
January 9, 2015: Reckless Wall Street schemes tanked the economy and Teamster pension funds.

A United Coalition for Change
January 8, 2015: Working Teamsters were hammered with concessions in 2014.
Organizing at the Bottom to Win at the Top
January 8, 2015: The Vote No movement showed that a majority of Teamsters in key industries oppose Hoffa-Hall's concessions.
Building Local Campaign Committees “The time is now to lay the ground work for winning in 2016. We need to organize campaign committees in every local. We’re building ours in Local 413 and are making plans for a rally in February.”
Organizing a Grassroots Petition Army “The accreditation petition is the first big test of the campaign. We will need to collect thousands of signatures from Teamsters across the country. This needs to be a grassroots effort. I’m ready to do my part and petition in my local and joint council.”
Funding a Campaign War Chest “It’s going to take money to beat Hoffa. We need large and small contributions to build the campaign war chest. I’m ready to donate and help raise more.”
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The Teamster Election Timeline and You



Lessons from a UPS Contract Victory
January 8, 2015: While other Teamsters were taking concessions, UPS Teamsters in New York Local 804 won a $400 pension increase, 150 new full-time jobs and grievance procedure reform.

Watch the Video: How 804 Members Won a Strong Contract
Gearing Up Early
Stewards on the Bargaining Committee
Rallies and Contract ActionSign up for email updates at www.tdu.org and like us on facebook.
