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From the Desk of President Tom Quackenbush
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Starbucks Workers to Bosses: No Contract, No Coffee
11/13/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Nov. 13, 2025 | STRIKES | Starbucks workers didn’t want to go on strike. But after four years of waiting for a contract at any of their hundreds of unionized stores and enduring nonstop union busting, they had no choice. |
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Boeing Defense Workers Approve New Contract
11/13/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Nov. 13, 2025 | STRIKES | Workers who build fighter jets and weapons for Boeing in the St. Louis area approved a new contract on Thursday, ending a strike that started more than three months ago. The 3,200 Boeing Defense employees, who are represented by the union, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 837, will return to work starting on Sunday. |
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PPPWU More than a Union!
11/13/25 - District Council 4 |
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Family Day Local 458M
11/12/25 - District Council 4 We want to thank all our members and their families who attended last Saturday's Family Holiday Meeting. Everyone in attendance loved this event and the kids were so happy to see Santa before he gets too busy! Our members were very generous in donating to our 'Gifts for the Yanks. |
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Nomination Notice for IBT Delegates
11/12/25 - Teamsters Local 87 Nomination of candidates as delegates to represent Local 87 at the 2026 IBT Convention |
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New Boeing Proposal Offers Striking Workers More Cash Up Front
11/11/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Nov. 11, 2025 | STRIKES | Boeing executives have presented a new proposal to the [International Association of Machinists] as its strike continues into its fourth month. The proposal includes a $6,000 ratification bonus, but not the $3,000 in restricted stock units and retention bonuses in the previous plan. |
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Shop Steward Seminar
11/11/25 - Teamsters Local 231 Congratulations to all the Leaders and Shop Stewards that attended the Teamsters Local 231 Steward Seminar on October 25, 2025. Topics at the seminar included the role of the Steward, the Rights of the Steward, and Organizing & Moving workers into action. |
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Happy Veterans Day!
11/11/25 - Teamsters Local 776 On behalf of everyone at Local 776, I would like to extend my wishes to all Veterans a Happy Veterans Day! Thank you for your service! Because of your devoted service and unwavering loyalty to our grand country, we remain the home of the free. If you know a Veteran, reach out to him or her and thank them. If you notice a gathering on Veterans Day, show your appreciation with a thank you. |
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Teamsters VIP+ Voluntary Income Protection Plus Plan
11/10/25 - Teamsters Local 492 New benefit options available to protect your income when you can’t work due to injuries, illnesses, surgeries, loss of DOT License or FAA Medical Certification (due to medical reasons), or death. |
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Week Ending 11/07/2025
11/10/25 - Teamsters Local 355 • Detroit News: ‘Trump owes American labor an apology’ • WNY Labor: How can the labor movement escalate. |
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2025 FOOD and TOY DRIVE
11/10/25 - Teamsters Local 449 |
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Sysco Portland Contract Ratified
11/09/25 - Teamsters Local 162 Local 162 members turned out on Sunday, November 9th and ratified a 4-year industry-leading contract at Sysco Portland. The contract included record increases to wages and Western Conference pension, and protected Oregon Teamster Employers Trust health care benefits for our members and their families. |
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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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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 |
