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Workers' Memorial Day Essay Contest 03/20/26 - Teamsters Local 776 Workers' Memorial Day is observed in York and Adams Counties on April 28th to remember workers who lost their lives on the job. The York-Adams Counties Central Labor Council AFL-CIO, York, Pennsylvania, sponsors The Richard L. Boyd Workers' Memorial Day Essay Contest, offering a scholarship to eligible High School Seniors.

Union Strike Adds to Rising Beef Costs Amid Tariffs, Labor Shortages 03/19/26 - Teamsters Local 355 Mar. 18, 2026 | ECONOMY | Nearly 4,000 workers at the world’s largest meatpacking company began a two-week strike in Colorado, a move that could make beef even more expensive for U.S. consumers.

April General Membership Meeting 03/18/26 - Teamsters Local 90

Scholarships 03/17/26 - Teamsters Local 90

From Dublin to Detroit: A St. Patrick’s Day Celebration of Solidarity 03/17/26 - Teamsters Local 355 Mar. 17, 2026 | IMMIGRATION | St. Patrick’s Day is a time when those with Irish roots — and those Irish for a day — come together to celebrate the traditions of the Irish American community. From step dancing and parades to corned beef and cabbage and a cold Guinness or two, the holiday welcomes all into its festivities.

Vote! Illinois Primary Election is Today 03/17/26 - District Council 4 Election Illinois Primary Election Tuesday, March 17, 2026 More than 1,247 positions are up for election ranging from federal positions including U.S.

Union Plus - Free Webinar on College Tuition Benefit 03/17/26 - District Council 4 .

3,800 Workers Strike World’s Largest Meat Producer 03/16/26 - Teamsters Local 355 Mar. 16, 2026 | STRIKES | About 3,800 JBS meatpacking workers in Greeley, Colorado, plan to go on strike starting [today], crippling production at one of the largest U.S. beef plants as consumers face record-high prices.

Week Ending 03/14/2026 03/16/26 - Teamsters Local 355 .

Member Emergency Training 03/16/26 - Teamsters Local 776 Local 776 conducted two life-saving skills training seminars for the membership on March 7, 2026. With training provided by Safety Ace, all participants now have the skills to assist and intervene in an emergency. The members were trained and certified in CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) emergencies.

Teachers at The Franklin Academy Join Teamsters Local 231 03/13/26 - Teamsters Local 231 Teamsters Local 231 is excited to welcome the 36 Teachers of The Franklin Academy to the Union! The group reached out to the Teamsters in late Fall, 2025, hoping to gain the Union representation they deserve. After weeks of hard work by the committee the teachers had built, the Teamsters were able to file a petition on their behalf with the National Labor Relations Board on January 29, 2026.

An Existential Threat to Organized Labor 03/12/26 - Teamsters Local 355 Mar. 12, 2026 | OPINION | Rarely has a story filled me with such a profound sense of dread as John Dzieza’s New York Magazine piece this week, headlined “The Laid-Off Scientists and Lawyers Training AI to Steal Their Careers.

Update on Overtime Tax Deduction 03/12/26 - Teamsters Local 492 Update on Overtime Tax Deduction The Teamsters Package Division has received questions from members about the "No Tax on Overtime" provision included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) that was passed last year, including whether Package Division members are impacted by the legislation.

How Union Bargaining Can Buoy Affordability 03/11/26 - Teamsters Local 355 Mar. 11, 2026 | COMMENTARY | Majorities of Americans say their top political issue is affordability. That means we can expect policymakers to increasingly focus on cost-of-living issues. As we close in on the midterms, this focus will become even more intense. But, so far, the affordability agenda has targeted the important goal of reducing costs. But prices are only half of the equation.

Update on Overtime Tax Deduction 03/10/26 - Teamsters Local 776 Please see below for important information from the IBT pertaining to changes to federal

U.S. Union Membership Reached 16-Year High in 2025 03/09/26 - Teamsters Local 355 Mar. 6, 2026 | U.S. UNIONS | It’s not just railroaders at short lines joining unions. The number of workers covered under union contracts jumped to a 16-year high in 2025, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). About 16.5 million workers were covered by a union contract in 2025, the highest level since 2009.

Rags to Riches to Riches to Riches 03/09/26 - Teamsters Local 355 Mar. 9, 2026 | TRUCKING INDUSTRY | […] Few stories are more romantic in Corporate America than that of a forklift operator climbing the corporate ladder to lead the company. The struggles of warehouse workers, truck drivers, stockers, and cashiers were once his or hers alone.

Week Ending 03/07/2026 03/09/26 - Teamsters Local 355   • Four union strategies to fight on A.I.   • Polling shows workers strongly oppose AVs   • 200+ workers at DFA in MN join Teamsters   • U.S.

Retirees Club News 03/09/26 - Teamsters Local 776 The Teamsters Local 776 Retirees Group meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Our speaker for March will be Christopher Lenz from Wienken Advisors. Wienken is a financial problem-solving company. Chris has been in the financial services industry since 1989 and has been conducting benefit and financial education programs since 1993.

Local 162 App for Download 03/06/26 - Teamsters Local 162 Download the Local 162 app hosted through Union Reach. Receive important updates from the local, direct messages, links to downloads, and more! Make sure to use code 5591 when joining and to turn on all push notifications so you do not miss any announcements.  Download Instructions: 1. CLICK HERE to be directed to a form to download 2. Fill out your personal credentials 3.

Maryland Senate Hears Bill to Allow Driverless Cars 03/06/26 - Teamsters Local 355 Mar. 6, 2026 | AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES | […] B 909 and a companion bill, House Bill 1295, sponsored by Del. Natalie Ziegler (D-Howard and Montgomery), would allow driverless cars to operate in the state as long as certain technical standards and specifications are met.

Steward's Meeting: CORRECTION 03/06/26 - Teamsters Local 776 Earlier today, an email was sent to the membership regarding the Steward's Meeting scheduled

2026 IBT Nomination Meeting Results Posting 03/06/26 - Teamsters Local 480 @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px !important} A nomination meeting was held on February 21, 2026, to nominate candidates for Delegate and Alternate Delegate to the 31st International Convention of the IBT to be held in Las Vegas, NV. The Teamster Local 480 is pleased to announce that the following candidates were nominated at the meeting.

**UPDATE**2026 Local 480 General Membership Meeting Schedule 03/06/26 - Teamsters Local 480 Brothers and Sisters, Please review the 2026 schedule for the upcoming General Membership Meetings. We look forward to your attendance and encourage you to bring a colleague. Fraternally, Patrick Byrd

Pa Conference of Teamsters Golf Tournament 03/05/26 - Teamsters Local 776 The PA Conference of Teamsters is comprised of Local Unions affiliated with Joint Council 40 and Joint Council 53; collectively, over