James Hoffa Wins Teamsters Election But Faces Declining Union Membership
James Hoffa has officially won re-election to serve another term as general president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, after election supervisor Richard Mark certified the vote on Feb. 16.
February 24, 2017Teamsters Reach Tentative Deal on Car Haulers Contract
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters reached a tentative agreement Jan. 24 with the National Automobile Transporters Labor Division on a contract to cover union car haulers.
January 24, 2017Washington Teamsters Union May Dissolve After 15 Months
Fifteen months after narrowly voting to unionize, two dozen truck driver, and warehouse workers at Goodwill Industries of the Columbia, Washington, are about to vote to decertify Teamsters Local 839.
Teamsters Could be Left in Quandary If Agency that Ensures Retiree Benefits Goes Insolvent
WASHINGTON — The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. could go insolvent within a decade, and the agency’s director doesn’t believe that Congress will fix the problem anytime soon, putting Central States Pension Fund retirees at risk of receiving zero benefits if it went bankrupt, too.
Circuit Court Rules Against FedEx Freight in Union Case
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against FedEx Freight in a case involving the National Labor Relations Board and must recognize a drivers-only bargaining unit in Stockton, California.
October 20, 2016Teamsters Win Representation Elections at Two XPO Facilities
Workers at two XPO Logistics facilities voted to be represented by the Teamsters as the union’s organizing efforts continue.
October 13, 2016Teamsters Car Haulers Again Reject Tentative Deal
Teamsters who deliver new cars and trucks have again rejected a tentative contract agreement, prompting union leaders to evaluate the next step in the long-running saga.
Employees File for Teamsters Representation at Two More XPO Facilities
Drivers at an XPO Logistics facility in Aurora, Illinois, and workers at a warehouse operation in North Haven, Connecticut, filed for Teamsters representation Sept. 14 and Sept. 15, respectively, the union announced and the company confirmed.
September 15, 2016Teamsters Leadership Candidates Trade Barbs in Only Debate Before Election
WASHINGTON — Teamsters leadership candidates who squared off in the only debate before the fall union election blended their focus on key issues such as retiree pensions with exchanges about their past deeds and frequent name-calling.
Teamsters Announce Tentative Car-Haul Agreement
The Teamsters have announced a tentative agreement that covers unionized car-haul carriers.
August 3, 2016