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Social Security and Medicare Seminar on Sunday, August 16th 08/05/26 - Teamsters Local 492 Social Security and Medicare seminar on Sunday, August 16th 8/5/2026 - Teamsters Local 492 will be holding a Social Security and Medicare seminar on Sunday, August 16th starting at 10:00 am.  This seminar is for any of our members who are close to retirement or would like to get information, or explanations regarding Social Security and/or Medicare benefits.

How We Made UPS Create FT Jobs in Our Teamster Local 08/05/26 - Teamsters Local 355 Aug. 5, 2026 | JUSTICE | Often, winning something in your contract is only half the battle—the other half is enforcing it. It was a huge win in 2023 when our national contract campaign made UPS end its two-tier driver program. After the lower-tier drivers moved up to regular, our center in Charleston, South Carolina, had 91 full-time delivery drivers.

Local 776 Golf Tournament 08/05/26 - Teamsters Local 776 For the first time in quite a while, the Local 776 Golf Tournament had to battle the elements, namely rain and wind. And it did rain all day, making conditions less than favorable and putting a damper on things. But the one thing the rain couldn't put a damper on was the enthusiasm of the Members who came out to play.

The Labor Movement Is Divided Over How to Deal With AI 08/04/26 - Teamsters Local 355 Aug. 4, 2026 | ECONOMY | Artificial intelligence (AI) has permeated our workplaces, where many employers have sought to boost productivity, cut labor costs, and eliminate jobs via the technology. A 2025 Pew Research Center poll found that 1 in 5 workers now use AI in their jobs. Organized labor’s response to AI has been fraught.

SOUTH VALLEY ACADEMY EDUCATORS JOIN TEAMSTERS LOCAL 492 08/04/26 - Teamsters Local 492 SOUTH VALLEY ACADEMY EDUCATORS JOIN TEAMSTERS LOCAL 492 Teachers Become First Charter School Workforce in New Mexico to Organize With Teamsters 8/4/2026 - Teachers at South Valley Academy in Albuquerque have voted to join Teamsters Local 492, making history as the first charter school workforce to organize with the Teamsters in New Mexico.

Employers Stall Labor Contracts for Years: A New Bill Could Change That 08/03/26 - Teamsters Local 355 Aug. 3, 2026 | LEGISLATION | […] Precarious fast-food workers around the country wondered if corporate goliaths like Starbucks and Chipotle, which employ hundreds of thousands of workers without a union contract, could be brought to the bargaining table. Not so fast, they learned. .

Solidarity Across Generations: The 123rd Anniversary of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters 08/03/26 - Teamsters Local 355 Aug. 3, 2026 | UNION MILESTONES | ( Click here to enlarge image.) August 4 marks the 123rd anniversary of the founding of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. This anniversary is not just a milestone — it is a reminder that the notion of workers fighting as one is still the most formidable force for change in America.

Week Ending 08/01/2026 08/03/26 - Teamsters Local 355

Antique Truck Show 08/02/26 - Teamsters Local 776 The Susquehanna Valley Chapter of the American Truck Historical Society (ATHS) hosted the 29th annual John Hiestand Memorial Antique Truck show in Carlisle, Pa., on August 1st. Local 776 Members, the father-son duo of Jeff and Kraig Keller, again invited Local 776 to participate.

Erie County Fair Tickets SOLD OUT 07/31/26 - Teamsters Local 264 We are SOLD OUT of tickets for the Erie County fair.  We look forward to seeing you all there.

August General Membership Meeting 07/31/26 - Teamsters Local 90

United Nurses of Iowa 07/31/26 - Teamsters Local 90

DOJ Moves to Dismiss Criminal Case Against CA Labor Leader 07/29/26 - Teamsters Local 355 July 29, 2026 | JUSTICE | […] The U.S. attorney’s office in Los Angeles filed a motion Monday to dismiss its case against David Huerta, president of Service Employees International Union California, which has more than 750,000 members, including janitors, security officers and other workers.

Drive Underway to Unionize 10,000 Doctors on West Coast 07/28/26 - Teamsters Local 355 July 28, 2026 | ORGANIZING | [...] The ills of the nation’s medical system, especially the privatization of hospitals and nursing homes, whose investors put profits over patients, are driving an increasing number of doctors to unionize. But it’s not just 500 MDs in Minnesota or several hundred more in Chicago.

Rocky Mountain Teamster Vol-70-2 July 2026 07/28/26 - Teamsters Local 492 Click Here To Read the latest Rocky Mountain Teamster Vol-70-2 July 2026 (you must Log in to view/read)

44th Annual Local 577 College Scholarship Winners 07/27/26 - TEAMSTERS LOCAL 577 @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

Smart Phone, Bad Connection 07/27/26 - Teamsters Local 355 July 27, 2026 | COMMUNITY | It’s a glaring contradiction these days: the more connected we become, the more isolated many of us feel. Never before have people had so many ways to communicate. Through endless waves of messages and notifications, we can reach almost anyone at almost any time. And yet, meaningful human connection feels scarce.

Week Ending 07/25/2026 07/27/26 - Teamsters Local 355   • Why are bosses so thin-skinned.

Reminder: Teamsters Local 492 Internal/External Organizing Seminar 07/24/26 - Teamsters Local 492 Teamsters Local 492 will be hosting an internal/external organizing seminar for all local 492 members who would like to attend. This course will teach our members how to strengthen our union from within and is a perfect opportunity to learn the vital skills necessary, to increase the strength of our membership. If you are interested in attending this seminar on Saturday, August 8th, from 10am to 2pm.

It’s a Great Economy Unless You Have to Work for a Living 07/24/26 - Teamsters Local 355 July 24, 2026 | WORKING IN AMERICA | The gap between investment income and work income has never been so glaring. …If there’s a problem with the American economy, it’s only because some people have to work for a living. Income from investment—the primary source of income for roughly 1 percent of Americans—is soaring.

US Court: NLRB Rule on Post-Merger Union Bargaining Is Invalid 07/22/26 - Teamsters Local 355 July 22, 2026 | UNION RIGHTS | A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday said a decades-old National Labor Relations Board policy requiring companies that acquire other employers to bargain with their workers' unions is unlawful, citing a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck a blow to federal agency powers. The U.S.

Albertsons Bargaining Update 07/21/26 - Teamsters Local 162 With your contract set to expire September 5, 2026, your Union negotiating committee met with Albertsons for a total of four bargaining sessions in the month of July.

2026-2027 Beck Fair Share Notice 07/21/26 - Teamsters Local 743

Dedication Is Not A Discount 07/20/26 - Teamsters Local 355 July 20, 2026 | ECONOMIC SECURITY | (Click to enlarge image.) Most mornings, Teamster Andy Ferris follows the same routine: he wakes before dawn, brews a cup of coffee, and heads to work. There, he is greeted by Tapeko, a longtime co-worker. ... Andy is an animal care specialist for marine mammals at the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago. He has been with the zoo for 31 years.

LAST WEEK TO BUY DARIEN LAKE TICKETS 07/20/26 - Teamsters Local 264 Please be advised that this week is the last chance to order Darien Lake tickets for the Joint Council Picnic on August 1st.  Ticket sales will close FRIDAY JULY 24.