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Running for Local Union Office

A new edition of TDU’s definitive guide Running for Local Union Office brings members up to date on what you need to know to run a winning campaign in today’s Teamsters. 

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How to Run for Shop Steward

Members are electing new shop stewards and winning stronger union representation from the bottom up.

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Taking on the Amazon Threat

Amazon workers and the Teamsters are organizing and taking on the company’s sweatshop model.

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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.

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Investigating Grievances

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

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UPS Contract Campaign

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Teamster Women's Online Meetup

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