Teamster Nation Podcast: Standing united, demanding racial justice June 3, 2020 | Listen to the latest special edition of the Teamster Nation Podcast and hear how the Teamsters are demanding racial justice in the wake of the murder of George Floyd.

A Labor Day message from General President Hoffa Sept. 2, 2019 | The American labor movement is responsible for many things we take for granted—the weekend, the 40-hour workweek and anti-child labor laws to name a few.

Hoffa: Congress has no time to delay pension fix Nov. 7, 2018 | Election season is officially over. The bickering and back-biting of candidates will no longer fill the airwaves. For many of us, that brings a sense of relief. For members of Congress, it is time to get back to work.

Costco quarterly up 7 percent as warehouse sales grow  June 1, 2018 | Costco Wholesale Corp. said strong sales growth helped its fiscal third-quarter profit grow 7 percent. The company also Thursday said it plans to use some of its savings from recent corporate tax cuts to provide raises to its U.S. employees.

Teamsters from all across North America gather at 2018 Unity Conference May 16, 2018 | Officers and trustees from Local 570 joined Teamsters from Across North America at the 2018 Unity conference this week to discuss building the union, political challenges and national organizing campaigns.

Hoffa on Equal Pay Day: Disparity of women’s pay is nothing to celebrate Apr. 10, 2018 | Today is a sad reminder of the pay inequity faced by women in the workplace. Despite the annual effort to pass legislation in Congress that would codify paycheck fairness, there has been no progress.

Teamsters tell Big Pharma shareholders: Vote no on boss’ bonus July 12, 2017 |  The Teamsters are trying to punish Big Pharma for flooding the country with prescription pain killers by hitting one of its top leaders where it hurts – in the eyes of shareholders. The union has taken the unusual step of directly calling on McKesson Corp.

Teamsters Union disappointed in latest pipeline decision Dec. 5, 2016 | The Teamsters Union is disappointed in a decision by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to not grant an easement for the Dakota Access Pipeline. The decision blocks two years of review, approvals by four states and approval from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and two federal courts upholding the project.

Teamsters Local 570 BLOOD DRIVE Sunday, July 17, 2016 10:00 am – 3:30 pm Teamster 570 Union Hall 6910 Eastern Avenue Baltimore, MD 21224 To schedule your life-saving donation, visit redcrossblood.org or contact Joe Fowler or Rich Brown phone: 410.284.5081 email: team570@comcast.net Prevent a summer shortage. Give blood.

Teamsters apply heat to US Foods after failed Sysco merger Mar. 4, 2016 | US Foods is coming under fire from its biggest union as it tries to go public following last year’s failed merger with Sysco. The Teamsters is pushing back against the company’s plan to close a distribution center near Baltimore, while union members at other centers are working without a contract. nypost.

L.A. port drivers win $7 million in back pay; end misclassification Jan. 5, 2016 | The underpaid, exploited port truck drivers at the nation's largest cargo terminal, Los Angeles-Long Beach, have won another round in their long fight for fair pay and job protections.

Teamsters statement on San Bernardino County shootings Dec. 3, 2015 | The Teamsters Union is deeply saddened by the tragic event in San Bernardino County, Calif., which has taken the lives of 14 people, injured 21 and shaken the community at large.  As the news continues to unfold, we are saddened to learn that some of the victims were members of Teamsters Local 1932.

Reminder: First Student National Contract ratification vote Oct. 1, 2015 | The Teamsters reached a tentative agreement with First Student. The tentative agreement has been unanimously endorsed by the Teamsters First Student National Negotiating Committee (TFSNNC) and contains numerous improvements for First Student Teamsters and their families over the next five years.

Hoffa: New platform makes unions strong, America stronger Sept. 2, 2015 | Today, more than 1.4 million members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters are compensated for their skills and hard work with salaries and benefits that give them dignity and allow them to live a middle-class lifestyle. If this were true of more American workers, our economy and our country would be better off.

Senate to vote today to undo labor union rule * Mar. 4, 2015 | The Senate will vote Wednesday on a GOP-backed motion that would undo a controversial National Labor Relations Board rule that makes it easier for workers to hold union elections.

In 2007, the first Teamster organizing campaign for First Student workers anywhere in the nation happened right here in Baltimore. Assisted by Local 570 organizers, 150 workers voted to become Teamsters and members of Local 570. Unfortunately, the company wasn’t yet ready to welcome unionized workers.

Sysco offers to sell 11 facilities to win merger approval * Feb. 2, 2015 | Sysco said on Monday that it had agreed to divest 11 distribution centers in a bid to obtain the blessing of regulators including the Federal Trade Commission. Sysco will sell the centers for an undisclosed sum to Performance Food Group, which will be its nearest rival after the deal for US Foods closes. Full story here.

No. There are no immediate cuts to any pensions. Jan. 5, 2015 | The IBT has compiled a list of frequently asked questions about how the omnibus spending bill could affect you and your family. The big question: “Will my pension check be reduced?” Answer: No. The legislation does not mandate pension cuts.

In honor of May Day, Teamster ally gives away labor music May 1, 2014 | In celebration of May Day, activist and musician Tom Morello is offering his "Union Town" EP for free download today only. "…this record is dedicated to working people of every nationality, age, color, and religion who have the courage to stand up for justice and dignity in the workplace, and beyond.

This week's member and steward tip posted today Jan. 2, 2014 | Your website administrator was off during the holidays, so postings commenced today. Be sure to check back for a new helpful tip every Monday. Teamsters urged to boycott Yuengling beer Jan.

First Transit steward Renald Duverneau likes to fix problems May 8, 2013 | First Transit driver and shop steward Renald Duverneau doesn’t like the spotlight, yet he willingly steps into it again and again, because he believes that being a steward is never about him — it is all about his co-workers.

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Nov. 11, 2011 Attached below is an update on the unfair labor practices strike at the Streator, Illinois U.S. Foods facility that is heading into its third week. Teamsters maintenance workers were forced to take the action after the company refused to bargain in good faith and after it retaliated against members serving on the bargaining committee.
Download: Streator Nov 11 update[1].pdf