Contract Campaign Summit

“UPS Teamsters are preparing now for the next contract negotiations. At the Contract Campaign Summit, members from different locals can compare what is happening, talk through the issues, and share strategies for building our union’s bargaining leverage.

We need people from as many locals as possible so the fight reflects what members are dealing with on the job.”

     - Reese Ventura—Air Driver
        Local 710, Illinois-Indiana

Teamster Thursdays

“Getting organized starts with getting information into members’ hands. We hold monthly Teamster Thursdays at my building where we pass out information and talk with members about contract issues.

Start small and focus on good information and personal conversations. The TDU website has materials you can download and use. If we build the habit now, we’ll be ready to scale up our organizing for the contract campaign.”

     - Darwin Drake—Package
        Local 104, Phoenix

Talking Teamster-to-Teamster

“A good group chat keeps members connected across shifts, belts, and work areas. In my center, we use texting apps and conference calls to get new members involved in social events hosted by our local and educate members about ongoing issues in our department like what forms of harassment management has been using lately. The engagement leads to more members feeling comfortable enough to step up and speak out.”

     - Isaac Lauters—Package
        Local 344, Wisconsin

Sign Up for UPS Teamsters United Updates

“Members need information from other Teamsters, not rumors coming down from management. In our building, we’re signing people up for UPS Teamsters United updates. It’s an easy way to get them updated on contract enforcement news, contract campaign plans, and ways to get involved. The more members who are plugged in, the harder it is for UPS to scare us or keep us divided.”

     - Jeno Espinoza—Package
        Local 431, Fresno, Calif.

Workshops & Conferences

“We have a top notch group of Teamsters from our Norfolk building who attended the TDU Education Conference in New York to network and learn how to make real change.

The workshops we attended were immediately put to use. The network of communication we gained access to is ongoing, and pivotal.”

     - Randy McFarland—Air Driver
        Local 822, Virginia

Ready to Strike

“UPS isn’t just a job. It’s a career and I’m ready to strike to defend it.

The Teamsters Union has the strongest strike fund and pays the best strike benefits in the labor movement. I’m also putting away $25 a week starting now in a personal strike fund.

Make sure you’re ready to strike if we have to.”

     - Tyler Condo—Package
        Local 455, Denver