Teamsters President's GOP Convention Appearance Sparks Controversy
Sean O’Brien, Teamsters International president, is under fire from senior union members for agreeing to appear at the upcoming Republican national convention.
Canadian Railways On The Brink of Work Stoppage Amid Contract Deadlock
The union representing nearly 9,300 workers at Canada’s top two rail companies is signaling a potential work stoppage due to stalled negotiations over working conditions and wage hikes.
Costco CEOs Reflect on Unionization Vote in Candid Letter to Employees
Costco's current and former CEOs, Craig Jelinek and Ron Vachris, responded to a Virginia warehouse's recent unionization vote with a candid letter to employees.
Teamsters Union Calls for Senate Investigation into Yellow Corp's Bankruptcy Proceedings
The Teamsters Union has called on the Senate to investigate the bankruptcy proceedings of Yellow Corp.
UPS-Teamsters Deal May Heighten Wage Pressure Across Logistics Industry
The recently ratified labor contract between UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters is expected to exert wage pressure on other logistics companies, including FedEx.
Teamsters Refute Yellow's Accusation of Union Involvement in Trucking Firm's Bankruptcy
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has rejected Yellow Corp.'s attempt to blame the union for the company's financial troubles leading to bankruptcy.
Teamsters Applaud NLRB Decision Regarding STG Logistics, Envisioning Increased Unionization Opportunities
The ongoing dispute between the Teamsters and logistics company STG Logistics over worker classification as independent contractors or employees is seen as a critical battleground in the fight over independent contractor status and unionization.
California Faces Challenges in Allowing Autonomous Truck Testing Without Drivers
Assembly Bill 316 has been introduced to enable autonomous truck testing in California, but the prospects remain bleak due to opposition from the Teamsters Union and concerns about safety and job displacement.
Yellow's Possible Insolvency and Teamsters' Opposition Raise Concerns for LTL Trucking Segment
The possibility of a strike at UPS and the potential insolvency of Yellow, a prominent less-than-truckload (LTL) trucking company, has raised concerns among analysts about the impact on the parcel and LTL segments.
Teamsters President Urges White House to Refrain from Intervention in Potential UPS Worker Strike
Negotiations between UPS and the Teamsters union, representing 340,000 workers, have reached a standstill, with a looming July 31 deadline for a new contract.
Wages for Part-Time Employees Cause Stalemate in UPS-Teamsters Contract Negotiations
The ongoing contract negotiations between UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have reached an impasse primarily due to differing proposals regarding part-time employee wages.
Nationwide Strike at UPS Looms as Union Walks Away from Contract Talks
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has declared that a nationwide strike at UPS is imminent after union negotiators abruptly left national contract talks with the company.
Yellow Files Lawsuit Against Teamsters Over Contract Dispute
Yellow Corp. has filed a lawsuit against the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, accusing the union of breaching their contract, obstructing the company's restructuring plans, and endangering its operations to the point of potential asset liquidation.
FedEx Anticipates No Benefit from UPS-Teamsters Negotiations
FedEx does not expect any significant benefits from the ongoing labor negotiations between UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, according to EVP and Chief Customer Officer Brie Carere.
ABF's latest labor agreement entails a gradual $6.50 per hour wage hike implemented by 2027
ABF Freight System has disclosed the details of its recently reached tentative agreement with its unionized workforce.
UPS and the Teamsters Union have reached an agreement to install air conditioning in delivery trucks
Negotiators for UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) have reached an agreement to improve working conditions for UPS drivers.
Teamsters Claim Unionization of Amazon Drivers in CA
The Teamsters Union and a company called Battle-Tested Strategies reportedly reached a deal to improve wages and address health and safety standards for 84 Amazon delivery drivers in California.
UPS lays off unspecified number of Teamsters union junior drivers
Citing the so-called “22.4 classification” in the UPS-Teamster contract, the company has sent an unspecified number of junior drivers packing.
Union Teamsters and Universal Logistics settle 2021 classification dispute
In April of 2021, a group of drivers went on strike against Universal Intermodal Services, claiming that the Michigan-based company was misclassifying its employees behind the wheel.