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.
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.
Rail Teamsters Vote out National BLET President
In an upset, Rail Teamsters in the BLET have voted out incumbent National BLET President Dennis Pierce and elected challenger Eddie Hall.
Yellow Change of Operations on Hold
Rail Teamster Contract Showdown
Rail Teamsters and the IBT made a final push to win paid sick days as Congress prepares to vote to impose a tentative agreement covering 115,000 rail workers, including 48,000 Teamsters. UPDATE 12/1/22: The Senate has voted down the measure to provide 7 paid sick days to rail workers.
New TDU Gear!
Check out the TDU Store for new t-shirts, hoodies (get ready for winter!), and posters.
Fighting Back in the New Teamsters
Teamsters elected International Union leaders who will stand behind the members. But it’s up to members to stand up for ourselves if we want power on the job and in our union.
How to Change Your Local Union Bylaws
Changing our local union bylaws is one way that Teamsters are opening up locals to more participation and member power.
Winning UPS Pension Improvements
About 65,000 UPSers in the 22 states covered by the IBT-UPS Pension Plan get substandard pensions. Upcoming contract negotiations are a chance to do something about it.