Teamster Voice Articles

Building Union Power by Putting Members First

The newly-elected Members First Slate is living up to its name in the 14,000-member Local 135.

Read more Share

Investigating Grievances

Use these tips to improve your chances of winning your grievances.

Read more Share

UPS Contract Campaign

Wall Street and the company are getting theirs. Teamsters at UPS are coming for ours in the 2023 contract.

Read more Share

How to Organize a Successful Contract Unity Pledge Drive

The UPS contract unity pledge has been a great way to get members fired up about contract negotiations in my local.

Read more Share

Busting Management Myths: Strike Edition

The 1997 UPS strike delivered labor’s biggest victory in decades. For the first time in 25 years, our union is mounting a serious strike threat at UPS again.

Read more Share

Chicago Teamsters Stand Up for Strong Waste Industry Contracts

Rank-and-file members are challenging business-as-usual in Chicago Local 731 and fighting for strong contracts.

Read more Share

Rail Teamsters Organize After Contract Debacle

Rail Teamsters United, a new coalition of rank-and-file Rail Teamsters, is gearing up for their next contract with an in-person Rail Summit in Chicago for BLET and BMWED Teamsters.

Read more Share

Ohio Derailment: “Carrier Greed is off the Rails”

On February 3, a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, releasing toxic chemicals into the surrounding area.

Read more Share

Produce Workers Unite for Respect

Fed up with low wages, unsafe working conditions, and weak union representation, members are organizing for change at one of Chicago's largest produce distributors.

Read more Share

Get Advice Join TDU Donate

Recent News

On the Table in UPS Talks: Ending Article 40 Concessions

Eliminating loopholes in Article 40 is on the table in national contract negotiations and UPS Teamsters who work in UPS’s air operations are ready to close the concessions stand for good.

ABF Teamsters Authorize a Strike

ABF Teamsters have voted by 97.73% to authorize a strike. The contract covering 8,000 Teamsters at ABF expires on June 30.

View More News Posts