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BusinessEquipmentSafetyFor-Hire

UPS, Teamsters Agree to Install Air Conditioning in Trucks

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters says UPS Inc. has agreed to equip its delivery and logistics vehicles with air conditioning systems, a key point in contract negotiations. 

June 14, 2023
BusinessFor-Hire

Strike Unlikely at ABF Freight After Deal With Teamsters

The ArcBest Corp. subsidiary ABF Freight System has reached a tentative agreement with the Teamsters National Freight Industry Negotiating Committee, the company announced June 7.

June 8, 2023
BusinessSafety

Supreme Court Rules Against Truck Drivers Who Walked Off Job

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled June 1 against striking Teamsters drivers who walked off the job with their trucks full of wet concrete in a 2017 Washington state case.

June 1, 2023
BusinessLogisticsFor-Hire

Impact of a Potential UPS Strike Looms Large

Like many UPS customers, Jessica Ray relies on deliveries of dog food and just about everything else for her home. Contentious labor negotiations at UPS could disrupt that comfort zone.

May 23, 2023
GovernmentBusinessPrivate

Amazon Contract Drivers in California Join Teamsters Union

More than 80 contract drivers and dispatchers who handle deliveries for Amazon .com Inc. have joined the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.

April 24, 2023
BusinessLogisticsFor-HireTCA

UPS, Teamsters Poised for Massive Contract Talks

High-stakes negotiations could start April 17 between the Teamsters and package delivery giant UPS that could have far-reaching reverberations.

April 14, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

Biden Announces $36 Billion for Central States Pension Fund

President Joe Biden’s administration on Dec. 8 announced the infusion of nearly $36 billion to shore up a financially troubled union pension plan, preventing severe cuts to the retirement incomes of about 350,000 Teamsters workers and retirees across the United States.

December 8, 2022
BusinessLogisticsTCA

UPS, Aircraft Mechanics Agree to Contract Extension

UPS and its aircraft mechanics union have reached a deal for a three-year contract extension with pay increases and benefit improvements.

September 19, 2022
BusinessTop 100

James Hoffa Steps Down as Teamsters President

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters announced general president James Hoffa stepped down after 23 years in the post.

March 22, 2022
BusinessLogistics

Canadian Pacific Set to Shut Down if Labor Talks Fail

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. has issued a 72-hour notice to the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference of plans to lock out employees early March 20 if the union’s leadership and the company fail to negotiate a settlement or agree to binding arbitration.

March 17, 2022

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