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From the Desk of President Tom Quackenbush
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Federal Unions Sue Over Trump Loyalty In Hiring
11/07/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Nov. 7, 2025 | LEGAL | Federal employee unions are suing the Trump administration over a hiring question they say is designed to test applicants’ loyalty to the president. In a complaint filed on Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, the unions argue that the U.S. |
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The ELVES are Busy at Work getting Ready for Saturday!
11/07/25 - District Council 4 Local 458M Officers and Staff hope to see all our members and their families to enjoy some holiday cheer. |
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RISE Dispensary Strike: Longest in the Cannabis Industry!
11/06/25 - Teamsters Local 776 Workers at the Green Thumb Industries (GTI) subsidiary Rise Dispensary have ratified their first Teamsters contract after a 45-day strike — the longest successful work stoppage in the history of the U.S. cannabis industry. “This is a monumental achievement, and it’s entirely due to the grit and bravery of our members,” said Ed Thompson, President of Teamsters Local 776. |
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Toys for Tots
11/06/25 - Teamsters Local 71 |
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Local 71 Election Results
11/06/25 - Teamsters Local 71 Click the link below to view results. |
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Teamsters Scholarship Fund
11/06/25 - Teamsters Local 71 If you have a High School Senior, take advantage of the Teamsters Scholarship Fund. |
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Teamsters VIP+
11/06/25 - Teamsters Local 71 November 3, 2025 *ATTENTION* DANNY TOVROG WITH THE TEAMSTER'S VIP+ PLAN will be attending the General Membership Meeting on November 15th, 2025, at 10:00 am. |
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Unpaid Air Traffic Controllers Demand Reopening of Government
11/05/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Nov. 5, 2025 | US LABOR UNIONS | With the nation’s 14,000 air traffic controllers still on their stressful jobs but missing their first paycheck due to the government shutdown, the controllers and their union, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, jumped into the shutdown showdown, big time, demanding lawmakers reopen the government. |
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Local 162 Scholarship
11/05/25 - Teamsters Local 162 Local 162 Scholarship Applications Now Available! The Teamsters Local 162 Legacy of Scholarship Fund is now accepting applications for ten scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $2,500. All Local 162 members with graduating high school seniors in the Class of 2026 are encouraged to review the scholarship application packet and see if their student qualifies. |
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UPS TRAGEDY, LOCAL UNION 570 OFFICIAL STATEMENT
11/05/25 - Teamsters Local Union No 570 Teamsters Local Union No. 570 is terribly saddened and moved by the disaster that occured in Louisville, Kentucky, at the UPS hub on November 4, 2025. Local 570 is there with all those affected in mind and spirit during this devastating time. We are ready and willing to assist with taking care of our beloved Brothers and Sisters who are affected by this tragic situation. |
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2026 Teamsters Scholarship
11/05/25 - Teamsters Local 492 The Teamsters Scholarship Fund applications are now available at Teamster.org/scholarships. In order to expedite the awarding of scholarships, applications will be accepted through April 1, 2026. |
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Top Labor Groups Break With AFGE’s Support of GOP Gov’t Funding Bill
11/04/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Nov. 4, 2025 | US LABOR UNIONS | The largest federal workers' union this week threw its support behind a Republican government funding bill [that would end the shutdown], ratcheting up pressure on Democrats. |
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4th Annual Teamsters Local 41 Toy Drive
11/04/25 - Teamsters Local 41 . |
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Shopletter 11.2025
11/04/25 - District Council 4 |
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Retiree's club Meeting
11/04/25 - Teamsters Local 776 The next meeting of the Local 776 Retirees club will be held on November 12, 2025, beginning promptly at 10:00 AM. In addition to club business, our guest speaker for the meeting will be Janelle Stelson. Ms. Stelson will be running for the 10th Congressional District of Pa., which covers parts of Cumberland, Dauphin, and York Counties, currently represented by Scott Perry. |
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OES LU492 Election Plan Summary-Posting
11/03/25 - Teamsters Local 492 OFFICE OF THE ELECTION SUPERVISOR for the INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS IBT Local 492 Amended Local Union Delegate Election Plan Posting |
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Teamsters Local 577 Election of Officers
11/03/25 - TEAMSTERS LOCAL 577 Votes were tabulated on Thursday, October 30, 2025, to determine who the next elected officers of Teamsters Local Union 577 would be. Please join me in congratulating the Re-Election of Brito / Hinton Slate for the January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028, term. President & Business Manager: Alfonso C. Brito Secretary - Treasurer: Anthony C. |
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Teamsters Scholarship Recipient
11/03/25 - TEAMSTERS LOCAL 577 Teamster Local Union 577 is thrilled that one of the children of our members has received a 2026 Teamsters Scholarship!! Join me in congratulating Brother Doanh Tran of Tyson!!! His Son, Johnbosco Tran is currently attending The University of Texas at Austin. We know he will accomplish great things. |
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Week Ending 10/31/2025
10/31/25 - Teamsters Local 355 • Labor Notes: Labor signs on to save Medicare • People's World: POTUS loses to unions in federal court battles • Mother Jones: So you don’t understand crypto? Buckle up. |
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Teamsters Scholarship Fund
10/31/25 - Teamsters Local 776 Attention High School Seniors: Submit your application for the 2026 Teamsters |
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Union Dues Notice
10/30/25 - Teamsters Local 179 Union Dues Notice Dues for the fourth quarter of 2025 (October through December) are now due. Please note that a $200 re-initiation fee will be charged. if your dues for this period are not received at our union office by 4:30 PM on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, or if they become three months overdue before this date. For any inquiries, please contact Kara in the Dues Department at 815-741-2200, extension 2101. |
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What Critics of the ‘Faster Labor Contracts Act’ Get Wrong
10/29/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Oct. 29, 2025 | LEGAL OPINION | […] I want to address the most common substantive objection to the FLCA: that we shouldn’t place federal bureaucrats in charge of contract negotiations. |
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Sysco Contract Vote Scheduled
10/29/25 - Teamsters Local 162 Local 162 returned to the bargaining table with Sysco Portland on October 28th. As a result of that meeting a tentative agreement was reached. That agreement will be reviewed and voted on at a meeting that is scheduled to take place at the union hall on November 9th. |
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Shutdown Strains Aviation Safety, Workers Face Hardship
10/28/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Oct. 28, 2025 | PUBLIC SECTOR | Dave Spero, President of the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the ongoing government shutdown's impact on aviation safety workers, the strain on air traffic control systems, and the personal hardships faced by federal employees working without pay. |
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Striking Defense Workers Reject Boeing’s Latest Offer
10/27/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Oct. 27, 2025 | STRIKES | Striking workers at Boeing Defense in the St. Louis area rejected the company's latest contract proposal on Sunday, sending a strike that has already delayed delivery of fighter jets and other programs into its 13th week. |
