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Overhaul US Labor Laws to Boost Workers’ Power, New Report Urges
01/23/20 - Teamsters local 570 Jan. 23, 2020 | U.S. LABOR | More than 70 scholars, union leaders, economists and activists called on Thursday for a far-reaching overhaul of American labor laws to vastly increase workers’ power on the job and in politics, recommending new laws to make unionizing easier and to elect worker representatives to corporate boards. |
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Overhaul US Labor Laws to Boost Workers’ Power, New Report Urges
01/23/20 - Teamsters Local 355 Jan. 23, 2020 | U.S. LABOR | More than 70 scholars, union leaders, economists and activists called on Thursday for a far-reaching overhaul of American labor laws to vastly increase workers’ power on the job and in politics, recommending new laws to make unionizing easier and to elect worker representatives to corporate boards. |
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Thinking of Promoting?
01/23/20 - Henderson Police Officers' Association 
The Henderson Police Officers Association (located in the Las Vegas valley) will be hosting Assessment Centers for Public Safety taught by Rick Michelson with the KSA Group. Dates are Saturday March 14 & Sunday March 15 and the cost is $395. Please see flyer for more details. |
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Pacific Power & Light NJATC Aptitude Exam Notice
01/23/20 - IBEW Local 659 To request to take the NJATC Test please complete a Pacific Power Application for NJATC test and return to patricia.bucklund@pacificorp.com. Requests to take the test must be received no later than Friday before the testing date. To get the Application for NJATC test contact patricia.bucklund@pacificorp.com Preparing for your test: https://electricaltrainingalliance. |
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Overhaul US Labor Laws to Boost Workers’ Power, New Report Urges
01/23/20 - Teamsters Local 992 Jan. 23, 2020 | U.S. LABOR | More than 70 scholars, union leaders, economists and activists called on Thursday for a far-reaching overhaul of American labor laws to vastly increase workers’ power on the job and in politics, recommending new laws to make unionizing easier and to elect worker representatives to corporate boards. |
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2020 Teamster Sponsored Scholarships
01/23/20 - Teamsters Local 542 2020 Teamster Sponsored Scholarships James R. Hoffa Scholarship: For the sons, daughters and financial dependents of Teamster members (including the BMWED, BLET, GCC and TCRC). |
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2020 Golf Tournament Scheduled
01/23/20 - Teamsters Local 175 . |
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LOCAL 179 MEMBERS AT WASTE MANAGEMENT RATIFY NEW AGREEMENT
01/23/20 - Teamsters Local 179 
On Sunday, January 19th, Teamsters Local 179 members at Waste Managment overwhelmingly ratified a new three-year collective bargaining agreement.
The new agreement includes wage increases each year as well as insurance modifications that increase Waste Management's contributions to the Teamster health insurance plan. The change significantly reduces the out-of-pocket paid by members. |
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Oldsmobile Florida Picnic
01/22/20 - Lansing Labor News OLDSMOBILE FLORIDA PICNIC UAW LOCALS 602, 652, 1618, 1753 and LAFCU HOURLY AND SALARY Tuesday February 18, 2020 In Bradenton, Florida American Legion Kirby Steward Post 2000 75th Street West (between Cortez & Manatee Ave) Register at 11am Eat at Noon Meal and plastic tableware will be provided. |
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Organizing Victory at Quickway
01/22/20 - Teamsters Local 89 
Today, Teamsters Local 89 organizers met with management at Quickway on behalf of a majority of the workers employed at the trucking company and demanded recognition of their workers union.
Quickway has voluntarily recognized their workers are now unionized and represented by Teamsters Local 89. We look forward to prompt bargaining dates with the Company. |
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Young Workers Key to a Resurgent Labor Movement
01/22/20 - Teamsters local 570 Jan. 21, 2020 | ACTIVISM | A decade that started with the worst recession in 75 years ended with a booming economy and record low unemployment rate. The “too big to fail” era also ushered in a new generation of workers far more progressive and activist than in the past. That’s a great thing for the labor movement. |
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House Revives Agenda After Impeachment Storm
01/22/20 - Teamsters Local 355 Jan. 22, 2020 | LEGISLATION | House Democrats are preparing to turn the focus back to their policy agenda now that impeachment has moved over to the Senate… Democratic leaders are aiming for a vote before President’s Day on Feb. 17 on major legislation to strengthen union bargaining and to enact tougher penalties on employers that retaliate against workers seeking to unionize. |
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Mobile & Supported Scaffold Safety Certification Class February 1-2, 2020 Portland
01/22/20 - IATSE Local 488 
Applications available! Deadline to register is January 27th |
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House Revives Agenda After Impeachment Storm
01/22/20 - Teamsters Local 992 Jan. 22, 2020 | LEGISLATION | House Democrats are preparing to turn the focus back to their policy agenda now that impeachment has moved over to the Senate… Democratic leaders are aiming for a vote before President’s Day on Feb. 17 on major legislation to strengthen union bargaining and to enact tougher penalties on employers that retaliate against workers seeking to unionize. |
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Young Workers Key to a Resurgent Labor Movement
01/22/20 - Teamsters Local 992 Jan. 21, 2020 | ACTIVISM | A decade that started with the worst recession in 75 years ended with a booming economy and record low unemployment rate. The “too big to fail” era also ushered in a new generation of workers far more progressive and activist than in the past. That’s a great thing for the labor movement. |
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Pension Tax - Please View
01/22/20 - I.B.E.W. Local Union 266 Please click on the link below to view important information regarding upcoming Pension tax laws. https://youtu. |
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10th Annual "Jail Break" Half Marathon & 5K Runs
01/22/20 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
All EPMPOA members are invited to participate in the 10th Annual "Jail Break" Half Marathon and 5K Runs that will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020, at Lee College in Baytown, Texas (outside of Houston). The "Jail Break Run" is brought to you annually by the police charity - Project Blue.
The half-marathon was designed by runners for runners. |
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Funeral Services for Retired Detective Francisco Loya
01/22/20 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of retired Detective Francisco Loya #239, who passed away on January 19, 2020 at the age of 72. (Ret.) Detective Loya served with the El Paso Police Department for 20+ years, from May 1970 until his retirement on December 30, 1990.
Funeral Services for (Ret.) Detective Francisco M. |
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2020 Wanda Waldo Memorial Scholarship Essay Contest
01/22/20 - I.B.E.W. Local Union 266 Attention Members: Information regarding the 2020 Wanda Waldo Memorial Scholarship Essay Contest is now posted. Please login to the website and click on "2020 Wanda Waldo Memorial Scholarship" under the Member Resources tab. Good Luck. |
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House Revives Agenda After Impeachment Storm
01/22/20 - Teamsters Local 888 Jan. 22, 2020 | LEGISLATION | House Democrats are preparing to turn the focus back to their policy agenda now that impeachment has moved over to the Senate… Democratic leaders are aiming for a vote before President’s Day on Feb. 17 on major legislation to strengthen union bargaining and to enact tougher penalties on employers that retaliate against workers seeking to unionize. |
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Young Workers Key to a Resurgent Labor Movement
01/22/20 - Teamsters Local 888 Jan. 21, 2020 | ACTIVISM | A decade that started with the worst recession in 75 years ended with a booming economy and record low unemployment rate. The “too big to fail” era also ushered in a new generation of workers far more progressive and activist than in the past. That’s a great thing for the labor movement. |
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Dr. King Understood the Power of Unions
01/22/20 - Teamsters Local 888 Jan. 20, 2020 | ACTIVISM | In what would have been his 91st birthday, we celebrate the towering legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.—his moral force as a faith leader, his devotion to nonviolent resistance and, of course, the sacrifices he made to end legalized segregation in the South. But there is an often-overlooked aspect of his work: Dr. |
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MEWP Trainings & Certifications
01/21/20 - IATSE Local 488 
Please join us for upcoming MEWP trainings!
New Operators: February 15-16, 2020 in Portland
MEWP Re-Certifications: We will also have four (4), one day trainings in Portland on January 31st, February 8th, March 8th & 15th
MEWP 2.0 For Experienced Operators GENIE SPECIFIC RIGGING & Operation Certification in Seattle on January 25-26, 2020. Coordinators, Keys and Bests can get their Equipment Supervision Certification by attending just Day 1 of MEWP 2.0.
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Young Workers Key to a Resurgent Labor Movement
01/21/20 - Teamsters Local 355 Jan. 21, 2020 | ACTIVISM | A decade that started with the worst recession in 75 years ended with a booming economy and record low unemployment rate. The “too big to fail” era also ushered in a new generation of workers far more progressive and activist than in the past. That’s a great thing for the labor movement. |
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Forklift Re-Certification Classes in March
01/21/20 - IATSE Local 488 
Next Re-Cert classes are March 14 & March 21st. Get your applications here!
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Dr. King Understood the Power of Unions
01/20/20 - Teamsters local 570 Jan. 20, 2020 | ACTIVISM | In what would have been his 91st birthday, we celebrate the towering legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.—his moral force as a faith leader, his devotion to nonviolent resistance and, of course, the sacrifices he made to end legalized segregation in the South. But there is an often-overlooked aspect of his work: Dr. |
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Dr. King Understood the Power of Unions
01/20/20 - Teamsters Local 355 Jan. 20, 2020 | ACTIVISM | In what would have been his 91st birthday, we celebrate the towering legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.—his moral force as a faith leader, his devotion to nonviolent resistance and, of course, the sacrifices he made to end legalized segregation in the South. But there is an often-overlooked aspect of his work: Dr. |
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Funeral Services for Retired Detective Robert A. Pell
01/20/20 - El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association 
The El Paso Municipal Police Officers’ Association sadly announces the passing of retired Detective Robert A. Pell #232, who passed away on January 2, 2020 at the age of 72. (Ret.) Detective Pell served with the El Paso Police Department for almost 28 years, from December 1969 until his retirement on September 26, 1997. Prior to joining the El Paso Police Department, Mr. |
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Martin Luther King Remembered
01/20/20 - Teamsters Local 492 On the night before he died, Martin Luther King gave a speech about the dignity of labor. It still rings true. He was in Memphis, Tenn., supporting sanitation workers' rights to respect and a decent wage. He said: “Whenever you are engaged in work that serves humanity and is for the building of humanity, it has dignity and it has worth.” Dr. |
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Census 2020: PA Needs A Complete Count
01/19/20 - Teamsters Local 776 Every ten years a census has been conducted in the United States of America since 1790 (every year ending in “0”). This year, Pennsylvanians will again.... |
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Trump, America's Biggest Troll
01/19/20 - Pennsylvania Federation BMWED-IBT NO Friend of Workers... NO Friend of Unions... NO Friend of Railroads... How or Why some would support this troll is unimaginable. When it comes to wowing workers, Donald Trump is an absolute magician. Through some mysterious sorcery, he has convinced millions of American workers that he is their true friend, fighting hard for them, even though he and his appointees have taken one anti-worker action after another—dozens of them. |
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14th Annual Alexs Lemonade Stand Foundation
01/18/20 - International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees A special thank you to our brothers and sisters who donated time and services for the 14th Annual Lemon Ball to benefit Alexs Lemonade Stand Foundation. The annual Lemon Ball is a huge community event that raises funds to fight childhood cancer. |
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January 2020
01/17/20 - IUPAT local 10 . |
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TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL 25 WOMEN'S COMMITTEE'S SCHOLARSHIP IS NOW AVAILABLE!
01/17/20 - Teamsters Local 179 
Teamsters Joint Council 25 Women’s Committee is proud to announce it’s 2020 Scholarship!
Each year, Teamsters Joint Council 25 Women’s Committee awards 5 scholarships to Teamster Women who demonstrate the desire to excel and reach their educational goals. The scholarships are valued from $1,000-$2,500. |
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The Ghost of Jimmy Hoffa
01/17/20 - Pennsylvania Federation BMWED-IBT The Ghost of Jimmy Hoffa By David Macaray | CounterPunch | Following is an article from one of our favorite magazine journals, CounterPunch, a periodical chocked with deep-seated investigative reporting that speaks to progressive politics and civil liberties. Lately there has been so much hype surrounding the the life and death of Jimmy Hoffa. The Martin Scorsese Netflix movie “The Irishman” attempts to chart the events of the day Hoffa disappeared in a way that you somehow yield to them not as a flight of fancy but as the reconstruction of an established truth. This author felt necessary to put facts into perspective, removing Scorsese’s glamorization of one-time Teamster boss Jimmy Hoffa and identifying the union and it’s leadership for what it was - corrupt, anti-democratic and dirty. |
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Local 743 Stewards Train to Organizing Amidst Major UCMC Campaign
01/17/20 - Teamsters Local 743 
On a wet and windy morning on Chicago’s South Side, nearly 100 Union Stewards from Teamsters Local 743 met to learn about the organizing side of union business. |
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IRISH ANGEL COMING TO BOSTON
01/17/20 - Massachusetts Municipal Police Coalition 
Irish Angel is coming to Boston on March 27, 2020. Irish Angel is a support network for Law Enforcement, Firefighters, EMS, and Military personnel. Irish Angel provides education, awareness, and resources about PTSD. Through partnerships, Irish Angel, offers opportunities to inform, heal, and promote a healthy lifestyle for first responders. |
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UPSEU Member - Not your Average Joe
01/17/20 - UPSEU Local 1222 
The Quinnipiac Chronicle recently did a story on UPSEU Member, Joseph DiGioia, whose kind and caring a nature is making a difference:
Joseph DiGioia has been cleaning the halls, classrooms, dorms and bathrooms of Quinnipiac University for the past 20 years, but this was the first year he realized anyone noticed the extra effort and enthusiasm that he brings to the job. |
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James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund
01/17/20 - Teamsters Local 449 
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Postal Service 5 Year Plan
01/17/20 - Charlotte Area Local APWU The Postal Service has released a Five-Year Strategic Plan FY2020-FY2024. |
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2020 IBEW Local Union 21 Scholarships
01/17/20 - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 21 IBEW Local Union 21 Scholarship Our Local union is proud to offer, on an annual basis, the IBEW Local Union 21 Scholarship Program, available to all IBEW Local Union 21 members and their immediate family. Each year, our Local awards winners scholarships of $1,000 each. 2020 IBEW Local Union 21 Scholarship Essay Topics "How is globalization shifting the Labor Movement. "Vote – Are you registered, and how can your vote help Union Labor?" "How is Union Labor affected by current technology? i.e. Uber, Zelle,online shopping sites, etc." Applications must be received by Friday, May 1, 2020. |
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H.4149 - Live Theater Tax Credit Pilot Program
01/17/20 - IATSE Local B4 Yesterday, I had the opportunity to attend a round-table forum on the upcoming (July deadline) for H.4149 Live Theater Tax Credit Pilot. In attendance also Chris Welling, Pres. Local 11, Int'l V. P and Local 11 Business Manager Colleen Glynn, a Teamsters rep. Tevon Marcus of BIB, Maggie Doyle of CBOH, Erica Lynn Scwartz, GM ECT (moderator), Don Beal who sponsored the bill. |
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It’s Time for Lawmakers to Acknowledge Workers Are Struggling
01/17/20 - Teamsters local 570 Jan. 17, 2020 | FAIR WAGES | There rightfully has been a lot of focus recently on the need for good-paying jobs. We wrote about it last week in this space and will again right now. Why? Because it is important to counter the narrative being pushed by some that everything is going just great for workers. Interest in the topic certainly goes beyond the Teamster Nation Blog. |
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It’s Time for Lawmakers to Acknowledge Workers Are Struggling
01/17/20 - Teamsters Local 355 Jan. 17, 2020 | ECONOMY | There rightfully has been a lot of focus recently on the need for good-paying jobs. We wrote about it last week in this space and will again right now. Why? Because it is important to counter the narrative being pushed by some that everything is going just great for workers. Interest in the topic certainly goes beyond the Teamster Nation Blog. |
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It’s Time for Lawmakers to Acknowledge Workers Are Struggling
01/17/20 - Teamsters Local 992 Jan. 17, 2020 | FAIR WAGES | There rightfully has been a lot of focus recently on the need for good-paying jobs. We wrote about it last week in this space and will again right now. Why? Because it is important to counter the narrative being pushed by some that everything is going just great for workers. Interest in the topic certainly goes beyond the Teamster Nation Blog. |
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Local 776 Newsletter
01/17/20 - Teamsters Local 776 Recently Local 776 mailed the Winter 2020 issue of the 776 Review to the membership. Did the mailman.... |
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