Current news directly from Teamster Locals in the US and Canada.

Sysco Contract Update 10/19/25 - Teamsters Local 162 On Sunday, October 19th the contract explanation and ratification meeting was conducted for Local 162 members working at Sysco Portland.  The contract proposal from Sysco Portland was rejected by the membership. Stay tuned as your leadership at Local 162 takes appropriate action based on the feedback we were provided by the membership and the results of the vote count.

Labor Unions Sue U.S. Over Monitoring Social Media of Visa Holders 10/17/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Oct.17, 2025 | FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS | Labor unions filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government on Thursday, alleging that the Trump administration violated the First Amendment rights of people who are legally in the United States by searching their social media for specific viewpoints, including criticism of Israel.

Attention Calportland Members 10/17/25 - Teamsters Local 162 CONTRACT PROPOSAL SURVEY: Your Teamsters Local 162 Union negotiating committee is preparing for upcoming contract negotiations with Calportland. Please Click Here to take the contract proposal survey. CONTRACT PROPOSAL MEETING: Please join Teamsters Local 162 on October 26th to go over the results of the surveys and prepare for upcoming negotiations.

IAM Files ULP Charge Against Boeing for Bad Faith Bargaining 10/16/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Oct.16, 2025 | STRIKES | The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) has filed an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) charge with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) against The Boeing Company for refusing to bargain in good faith with more than 3,200 IAM District 837 members who have been on strike since Aug. 4 at Boeing facilities across the St.

Election Plan Summary - Local 436 - Re- IBT Convention 10/16/25 - Teamsters Local Union No. 436 @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

Allegheny Health Network Rally 10/16/25 - Teamsters Local 776 Members of Teamsters Local 30 at Allegheny Health Network's (AHN) New Kensington Express and Primacy Care facility rallied alongside local elected officials, members of the community, and Teamsters from across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, including Local 776 Vice President Garry Teter, Jr., Trustee Dee Patel, and our truck, to demand AHN keep the clinic open.

TeamCare Family Health Fair Event 10/15/25 - Teamsters Local 41 .

Teamsters Win Nationwide Strike Against Republic Services 10/15/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Oct.15, 2025 | STRIKES | Teamsters have won their nationwide strike against Republic Services after members of Local 728 in Cumming, Ga., voted to ratify a record-setting contract with the multibillion-dollar waste giant. “Republic’s greed and arrogance were no match for Teamsters’ strength and solidarity,” said Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien.

Retiree Club Meeting 10/14/25 - Teamsters Local 776 After a summer break, the Local 776 Retirees Club is back at it. The group will be having a general membership meeting this Wednesday, October 15, 2025, beginning at 10:00 AM at the Camp Hill Union Hall. Come on out and visit with other Teamster Retirees and see what the club has planned.

The Future of White-Collar Work May Be Unionized 10/13/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Oct.13, 2025 | ORGANIZING | Danielle Olivas never questioned her job security as a bank teller for Wells Fargo until her district manager in Artesia, New Mexico — who had worked at the company for more than 30 years — was laid off. Concerned, she called Sabrina Perez, a colleague in Albuquerque whose branch had unionized in December 2023.

Attacks on Labor Rights Should Be An International Scandal 10/12/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Oct.12, 2025 | VIEWPOINT | The National Labor Relations Board, the only federal agency charged with enforcing private-sector workers’ rights to organize and bargain collectively, is facing a constitutional crisis.

Week Ending 10/11/2025 10/12/25 - Teamsters Local 355   • Labor Notes: Labor signs on to save Medicare   • Axios: Teamsters back film tariffs    • CBS: A milestone for U.S.’ voice of working people   • Teamsters at Sysco Portland authorize strike.

‘Do Your Damn Job,’ Federal Worker Union Leaders Tell Congress 10/10/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Oct.10, 2025 | GOVERNMENT UNIONS | Top union leaders representing federal employees, along with allied labor groups, on Wednesday pressured both parties to reach a solution to end the shutdown. “No American should ever have to choose between serving their country and feeding their family,” said Everett Kelley, president of the American Federation of Government Employees.

West Frankfort Office Closure 10/9/25-10/15/25 10/09/25 - Teamsters Local Union No 50 Attention: Please be aware that the West Frankfort office will be closed from Thursday, October 9th through Wednesday, October 15th due to travel, meetings, and conferences. If you need immediate assistance, please call the Swansea office at 618-233-0313. Sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you.

Sysco Tentative Agreement Reached 10/09/25 - Teamsters Local 162 Teamsters Local 162 and Sysco Portland have reached a tentative agreement for a 4-year contract.  The agreement is fully endorsed by the Union negotiating committee and if ratified by the membership on October 19th contains full retroactivity on the economic terms of the contract back to October 12th.

Union Fury After Trump Suggests Not All Furloughed Workers Will Receive Shutdown Pay 10/08/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Oct. 8, 2025 | FEDERAL WORKERS | The American labor movement erupted in outrage yesterday after President Trump appeared to go back on the government’s promises to provide back pay to all of the estimated 750,000 furloughed federal workers when the government shutdown ends.

Plan summary for election for Delegates 10/08/25 - Teamsters Local 414

Striking Teamster: ‘They Don’t Even Recognize Us As Human Beings’ 10/07/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Oct. 7, 2025 | STRIKES | Firefighters are some of the most courageous people on Earth. They brave smoke and flames to save lives. They risk their health and safety to protect others. And they do it using equipment made right here in Dublin by my fellow Sutphen Corp. workers represented by Teamsters Local 284. For a long time, Local 284 enjoyed a productive relationship with Sutphen.

Mental Health App Assistance! 10/07/25 - District Council 4 Taking care of your mental health should be simple, supportive, and always within reach. That’s why we created the AllOne Health App—to make it easier than ever for you to access the care you need, when you need it.  Whether you’re navigating life’s challenges, looking for resources, or just need someone to talk to, we’re here to help.

RISE Dispenasay Strike Update 10/07/25 - Teamsters Local 776 It’s been over a month, 37 days as of October 7th, since the Local 776 Members at Rise dispensary went on strike. Since that time, two negotiating sessions have been held, both to no avail. While Green Thumb Industries, the parent of RISE Dispensary, continues to prosper, it has left its most valuable asset, its employees, out in the cold. @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .

NOTICE OF LOCAL UNION ELECTION PLAN SUBMISSION FORM 10/07/25 - Teamsters Local Union No 50

Local 71 Family Day 2025 10/07/25 - Teamsters Local 71

Pensions Can Be Labor’s Weapon 10/06/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Oct. 6, 2025 | VIEWPOINT | Pensions are not considered the sexiest corner of the labor movement. But they are one of the most important. Pensions are where all the money that workers fought so hard to earn is going.

Notice of Local Union Election Plan 10/06/25 - Teamsters Local Union No. 142 [IF YOU POST THIS NOTICE ON UNION LETTERHEAD, THE NAMES OF LOCAL UNION OFFICERS, BUSINESS AGENTS, STAFF OR THE LIKE MUST NOT APPEAR ON THE STATIONERY.] NOTICE OF LOCAL UNION ELECTION PLAN SUBMISSION FORM TO ALL MEMBERS OF TEAMSTERS LOCAL UNION NO. 142 The proposed Local Union Election Plan to nominate and elect delegates to the IBT Convention to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, in June of 2026 was submitted to the Election Supervisor on September 30, 2025. The Election Plan is available for review on-line under the “Delegate Elections” tab at www.ibtvote.org. The complete Election Plan, including attachments, is available for inspection at the Local Union office at: 1300 Clark Road, Gary, Indiana 46404 by any member of the Local Union, any candidate for International office, and by the International Union or any subordinate body. Upon request, each of the foregoing has the right to obtain a copy of the Plan from the Local Union at no cost. Inspection may be made during the usual hours of the Local Union office, which are: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM TO 4:30 PM Any interested Union member or body has the right to submit written comments to the Election Supervisor, with a copy to the Local Union, concerning the Local Union Plan within fifteen (15) days of the submission of the plan to the Election Supervisor. Written comments should be addressed to: Office of the Election Supervisor for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters 1750 K Street, NW, Suite 200 Washington, D.C. 20006 844-428-8683 Toll Free ElectionSupervisor@IBTvote.org www.ibtvote.org

UPS Meeting notice 10/04/25 - Teamsters Local 776 Former Local 992 UPS Members: Welcome to Teamsters Local 776! Local 776 President Ed Thompson and various UPS Business Agents have scheduled meetings @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .