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Amazon Warehouse Election in Alabama 04/09/21 - Teamsters Local 492 Opinion - by 492 Teamsters President Trey White Amazon Warehouse Election in Alabama 4/9/2021 - Over 2,000 people signed cards asking the NLRB for an election at the Alabama Amazon facility, but in the end, a majorty of those people either didn't vote or were intimidated into changing their minds.

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NOTICE OF ELECTION RULES VIOLATION 04/09/21 - Teamsters Local 542 .

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Alabama Amazon Workers Reject Union, But Organizers Say the Fight Isn’t Over 04/09/21 - Teamsters Local 992 Apr. 9, 2021 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | Workers at the Amazon plant in Bessemer, Alabama have voted against unionizing, dealing a major defeat to labor organizers hoping for a galvanizing victory in the South. The final vote tally: 1,798 against unionizing versus 738 in favor of union.

Teamsters Statement on the Election Results from the Vote at the Amazon Facility in Alabama 04/09/21 - Teamsters Local 570 Apr. 9, 2021 | “The Teamsters commend the efforts of Amazon workers in Bessemer who came together to fight for respect and to provide a better life for themselves and their families,” said Randy Korgan, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters National Director for Amazon.

Alabama Amazon Workers Reject Union, But Organizers Say the Fight Isn’t Over 04/09/21 - Teamsters Local 570 Apr. 9, 2021 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | Workers at the Amazon plant in Bessemer, Alabama have voted against unionizing, dealing a major defeat to labor organizers hoping for a galvanizing victory in the South. The final vote tally: 1,798 against unionizing versus 738 in favor of union.

Alabama Amazon Workers Reject Union, But Organizers Say the Fight Isn’t Over 04/09/21 - Teamsters Local 355 Apr. 9, 2021 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | Workers at the Amazon plant in Bessemer, Alabama have voted against unionizing, dealing a major defeat to labor organizers hoping for a galvanizing victory in the South. The final vote tally: 1,798 against unionizing versus 738 in favor of union.

Protect our Teamsters Jobs! 04/09/21 - Teamsters Local 542 Tell the City of San Diego NO to Falck! Teamsters Local 542 is ask for your support as we voice our opposition against the City of San Diego’s decision to award its new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) contract to Falck, a low-quality provider in the industry that has a history of bad practices and been known for unfair treatment of their employees.

Weekly News Wrap-Up: 4/09/2021 04/09/21 - Teamsters Local 888

Biden is Rebuilding the National Labor Relations Board 04/09/21 - Teamsters Local 888 Apr. 9, 2021 | NLRB | On his first day in office, President Joe Biden fired Peter Robb, the Trump-appointed general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the agency responsible for interpreting and enforcing federal labor law. A new report by the nonpartisan US Government Accountability Office (GAO) shows why Biden was right to fire Robb—and to do so quickly.

Call Your Representatives to Tell Them to Vote YES on The PRO Act! 04/08/21 - Teamsters Local 570 Apr. 8, 2021 | Our outdated labor laws are no longer strong enough to protect us in the workplace. The #PROAct would change that. It’s the most significant worker empowerment legislation since the Great Depression & the Senate is the final obstacle to getting it passed. Lawmakers gave us their word they would make the PRO Act a top priority.

Added more Vaccine Dates 04/08/21 - GCC/IBT District Council 4

The American Dream Belongs to Working Americans 04/08/21 - Teamsters Local 992 Apr. 8, 2021 | OPINION - THE PRO ACT | I grew up in a world that held the promise of a bright future for those who were willing to work hard. An America that said you can do better than your parents.

The American Dream Belongs to Working Americans 04/08/21 - Teamsters Local 888 Apr. 8, 2021 | OPINION - THE PRO ACT | I grew up in a world that held the promise of a bright future for those who were willing to work hard. An America that said you can do better than your parents.

Legacy of Leadership Scholarship Fund Due April 30, 2021 04/07/21 - Teamsters Local 162 The applications for the Teamsters Local 162 Legacy of Leadership Scholarship Fund are due by Friday, April 30, 2021 by 5:00 PM.

Teamsters Local 142 Stewards Golf Outing 2021 04/07/21 - Teamsters Local Union No. 142 We are happy to anounce that the Local 142 Stewards Golf Outing will take place on Sunday June 13th at Turkey Creek Golf Course.

Amazon is On Edge Over Alabama Union Vote 04/07/21 - Teamsters Local 355 Apr. 6, 2021 | NEWS ANALYSIS | For more than two decades, Amazon has bulldozed over bricks-and-mortar businesses, hired and churned through vast numbers of workers and even pitted cities against each other to bid for its second headquarters, all in service to its seemingly bottomless thirst for growth and satisfying customers.

Local Union Membership Meetings 04/07/21 - GCC/IBT District Council 4 Local 568M Membership Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the AFL CIO Building located at 400 N.E. Jefferson Street in Peoria IL  Local 458M Membership Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. via zoom.  All Active and Retired members who wish to attend must register (1) day before the meeting.

Union Member Covid-19 Vaccination Site 04/07/21 - GCC/IBT District Council 4

Biden is Rebuilding the National Labor Relations Board 04/07/21 - Teamsters Local 992 Apr. 7, 2021 | NLRB | On his first day in office, President Joe Biden fired Peter Robb, the Trump-appointed general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the agency responsible for interpreting and enforcing federal labor law. A new report by the nonpartisan US Government Accountability Office (GAO) shows why Biden was right to fire Robb—and to do so quickly.

Amazon is On Edge Over Alabama Union Vote 04/06/21 - Teamsters Local 570 Apr. 6, 2021 | NEWS ANALYSIS | For more than two decades, Amazon has bulldozed over bricks-and-mortar businesses, hired and churned through vast numbers of workers and even pitted cities against each other to bid for its second headquarters, all in service to its seemingly bottomless thirst for growth and satisfying customers.

Biden is Rebuilding the National Labor Relations Board 04/06/21 - Teamsters Local 355 Apr. 6, 2021 | NLRB | On his first day in office, President Joe Biden fired Peter Robb, the Trump-appointed general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the agency responsible for interpreting and enforcing federal labor law. A new report by the nonpartisan US Government Accountability Office (GAO) shows why Biden was right to fire Robb—and to do so quickly.

Honoring the Loved Ones Lost in Mondi 04/05/21 - Teamsters Local 177 A workers’ march was held Monday, April 5th, 2021 to “Honor the Loved Ones Lost in Mondi”, outside the Leonia factory of Mondi.