Teamster Voice Articles

How to Prepare for a Strike

Going on strike isn’t easy. It takes planning and organization to be successful. Here are five ways to organize a strike that can win.

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How We Won Our Strike & Where We're Headed Now

by Christy O'Connor, Minnesota Local 320 Shop Steward 
We defeated a bad contract that was pushed by our local president. Now we’re running for office in our local.

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State of the Union

Under new leadership our International Union is more militant. TDU is helping members build union power from below.

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50 Years Ago—The Birth of TDU

TDU Co-Founder Ken Paff looks back on TDU's founding Convention and the guiding principles that have sustained TDU over the five decades.

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10 Secrets to TDU's Staying Power

Teamsters for a Democratic Union (TDU) is the longest-lasting grassroots group in U.S. labor movement history. What’s the secret behind TDU’s staying power, and what is the role of TDU today?

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New Tactics & New Leaders at Caesars

Teamsters at Caesars Casino Louisville Local 89 used bold tactics to build a contract campaign and develop new leaders. Volunteers approached non-members and signed them up for the union. They organized a Contract Unity Pledge drive to show that members were ready to take action.

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Zoo Teamsters Tame Management With Strike Threat

Teamsters at the San Diego Zoo prove that rank-and-file organizing gets the goods.

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Meeting New Threats at UPS

UPS is making major changes to its business model. To fight back, we need to understand what’s coming and why.

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Win a Strong Contract With Rank & File Power

Inflation rose by 12.7% in just two years from 2021 to 2022. The rising cost of living left Teamsters and other workers falling behind.  

It’s time to catch up and make employers show us the money. Put these proven tactics to work in your local to fight for a better contract and win.

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