…the unmatched strength of the Teamsters Union. On November 14, when 48,000 University of California academic workers represented by United Auto Workers walked off their jobs statewide to demand a…
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…to the contract with decent increases. This time they are improving pension contributions by 165% over five years. The smiles on our faces in the accompanying photo says it all!…
Keep reading…I.B.T. Western Region Vice President and Joint Council 7 President Peter Finn. The focal point of discussion revolved around strategies and goals of the negotiations for a comprehensive master contract,…
Keep readingThe work done on a day-in and day-out basis on behalf of Teamster members by the dedicated officers and business agents of the Local Unions that make up Joint Council…
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Trish Suzuki Blinstrub Political Director Political Director’s Report The Sacramento Report Legal Update…
Keep reading…a retirement plan, while only 65 percent of non-union workers had access In 2015, 85 percent of union members had paid sick leave, compared to only 62 percent of non-union…
Keep reading…the passage of a commuter shuttle policy by the Santa Clara County Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) that will enhance safety and transportation planning. The policy will benefit transit and shuttle…
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…the company’s offer and to pre-ratify the union’s proposal that included the pension plan. The union will meet with the company on July 30, as this paper goes to press….
Keep reading…Clark Ritchey. In Northern California, MTA Brown Mail ratified a four-year agreement maintaining the status quo and Community Printers negotiated a three-year contract. A one-year extension was given to Central…
Keep reading…than their non-union peers of similar ages and educational attainment working in similar industries. · Overall, a union contract increases an individual worker’s annual earnings by $5,800, for a combined…
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