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Organizing and Education 10/06/26 - Teamsters Local 776 Organizing is a tough job. Many workers want to be unionized but don't know what it means to work in a union environment or how to get organized. Education is the key, and that's one of the aspects of organizing a workplace that the organizing dept. starts a campaign with. Workers learn what being union means and the process to follow.

YELLOW CORPORATION BANKRUPTCY UPDATE 10/06/26 - Teamsters Local 492 YELLOW CORPORATION BANKRUPTCY UPDATE 10/6/2026 - Click Here to read YELLOW CORPORATION BANKRUPTCY UPDATE from the IBT.  Fraternally,  Daniel Cook Teamster LU492 Freight Business Agent https://bit.ly/3RCi7j1

Ridin' The Rails! 10/06/26 - Teamsters Local 776 The Local 776 Retirees Club was traveling again. On Saturday, October 3, 2026, the Group rode on the Reading & Northern Railway train excursion from Reading, PA, to Jim Thorpe, PA, and back. They had 60 members and their guests attending. The Retirees Group gathering in front of the Reading & Northern Train Depot.

Yellow Corp. Bankruptcy Update 10/05/26 - Teamsters Local 776 Please see below for the latest update from the IBT on the Yellow Corp. Bankruptcy Proceedings: @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

Business Agent Position 10/05/26 - Teamsters Local 471 Teamsters Local 471 is seeking a dedicated and highly motivated Business Representative to advocate for our membership, enforce collective bargaining agreements, and strengthen our union.  We are now accepting Applications for Business Agent. The deadline to apply is November 13, 2026. Click here for Job Posting and requirements.

Teamsters Local 231 Co-sponsors film "Who Moves America" 10/05/26 - Teamsters Local 231 What would happen if the workers who deliver the nation's packages simply stopped? Who Moves America takes viewers inside the high-stakes contract battle between UPS and the Teamsters, following the workers whose labor powers one of the largest logistics networks in the world.

Teamsters Run, Teamsters Win 10/05/26 - Teamsters Local 355 Oct. 5, 2026 | POLITICS | […] A union drive and a political campaign have more in common than you might think. But for a Teamster, the fundamentals are the same: build a strong ground game, make the case, and turn out the vote.

A Violent Strike Helped Launch Minneapolis’ Middle Class. A New Book Tells Its Story 10/05/26 - Teamsters Local 355 Oct. 5, 2026 | TEAMSTERS HISTORY | […] Nearly a century ago, thousands of Minneapolis workers went on strike in the middle of the Great Depression. It turned violent, and police shot dozens of strikers, killing two. Members of a Teamsters Local were fighting for union recognition, better wages, and limits on their working hours.

Behavioral Health Awareness Informational Session 10/04/26 - Teamsters Local 776 Recently, Local 776 and the IBT partnered with Innovo Behavioral Health to offer drug and alcohol detox and Mental Health Treatment in Pennsylvania. IBT General President Sean O’Brien fully supports Innovo and the programs they offer for working men and women. The Innovo treatment center is centrally located within the Local’s jurisdiction in Abbottstown, PA.

Teamsters Local 104 Statewide Picnic 2026! 10/02/26 - Teamsters Local Union No. 104 Calling all Teamster ghouls and goblins! It's that time of year again!  Come on out for an amazingly fun day for the whole family! Burgers, hotdogs, all the fixings and sides, beer, soft drinks, and amusement rides for the family are all included! Don't forget the always incredible raffle with prizes galore.

Molson Coors Workers Vote Teamsters; YES! 10/01/26 - Teamsters Local 776 On September 23, 2026, Local 776 sent our tractor-trailer to Elkton, VA, to support Teamsters Local 29 and the workers at Molson Coors. The employees were voting to become Teamsters. On Thursday, September 24th, the votes were counted, and approximately 60% of the brewery workers voted in favor of joining the union.

NLRB Counsel Plans Mass Trashing of Pro-Worker Rules 10/01/26 - Teamsters Local 355 Oct. 1, 2026 | NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD | Crystal Carey, the union-buster whom President Donald Trump named as General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board, plans a mass trashing of Biden-era pro-worker rules, starting with overturning the curbs on captive audience meetings, plus restoring limits on union insignia workers can wear on their caps and uniforms.

Arkview Behavioral Health 10/01/26 - Teamsters Local 776 To continue offering our members support when they need it, both on and off the job, Local 776 is partnering with Arkview Behavioral Health and Addiction Treatment Center to provide personalized behavioral health and substance abuse care. Arkview offers a comprehensive range of behavioral health programs in Mechanicsburg and York, Pennsylvania.

Local 776 Retirements 09/30/26 - Teamsters Local 776 Recently, three Members decided to take the plunge into the next chapter of their lives: retirement! Combined, these individuals have over 102 years of service working at UPS. UPS Business Agent Dave Licht was busy last week handing out the Local 776 hardware to these members.  Let's meet these new retirees: Steve Longenecker retired from UPS after 39.5 years of service.

Can Workers Wear Union T-Shirts? Court Says It’s Complicated 09/29/26 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 29, 2026 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | The right to wear union insignia on the job has been one of the most heavily litigated labor law questions.  This is somewhat surprising because the one Supreme Court case that addressed the issue, Republic Aviaton Corp. v.

Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust Bonus Year Extended 09/29/26 - Teamsters Local 492 Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust Bonus Year Extended   9-29-2026 - At a special call Board of Trustees meeting held this morning, the Trustees took two actions which will reward our valued Plan participants and recent retirees. First, the Trustees voted to extend the 33% bonus accrual for another year.

Workers Need A New Square Deal 09/29/26 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 29, 2026 | OPINION | When was the last time you paid zero taxes? Got a paycheck stub with no income tax or payroll taxes deducted? Deducted your gasoline costs as a business expense, since you drive your car to work every day? Had your boss send your check to a bank account in Malta or Ireland so you can say your money was earned there, not in the U.S.

WCTPT News - Bonus Accrual Extended! 09/29/26 - Teamsters Local 162 The Board of Trustees for the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust (WCTPT), including Local 162 Secretary-Treasurer Mark Davison, met on Monday, September 28th, 2026 for a special call Board of Trustees meeting. During the meeting, Trustees voted to extend the 33% bonus accrual for another year. All covered work performed in 2027 will earn an accrual rate of 1.

Happy Retirement Brother Ron Desia 09/28/26 - Teamsters Local Union No 570

Happy Retirement Brother McKinley Womack 09/28/26 - Teamsters Local Union No 570

Happy Retirement Brother Don Green 09/28/26 - Teamsters Local Union No 570

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 09/28/26 - Teamsters Local 743

Senator Chris Ryan hosting Career Event! 09/28/26 - Teamsters Local 317 We are so excited for this event! Our great friend, Senator Chris Ryan and his office is hosting a inaugural Workforce and Labor Fair! There’s no cost. As this is the first year, please spread the word on your social media/newsletters/email blasts so we can work together and drive attendance and help drive jobs for local workers! Click the poster for more details!

Successful Golf Tournament !!! 09/28/26 - Teamsters Local 317 Thank you to all who make this event a memorable and fun-filled day every year! We hope that all the participants, and all the sponsors, had a great time, with good food and awesome prizes.

Week Ending 09/26/2026 09/28/26 - Teamsters Local 355   • Inside MLB’s high-stakes labor war   • Bimbo Bakeries Teamsters in NE win strong contract   • The video game industry is brutal. Now it’s unionizing   • SEIU seeks to unionize 190,000 health workers in NY   • How unions are confronting A.I.