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Antique Truck Show 10/02/25 - Teamsters Local 776 The Susquehanna Valley Chapter of the American Truck Historical Society (ATHS) hosted the 28th annual John Hiestand Memorial Antique Truck show in Carlisle, Pa., on August 30th. Local 776 Members, the father-son duo of Jeff and Kraig Keller, invited Local 776 to participate.

Unions Sue to Block Mass Firings During Shutdown 10/01/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Oct. 1, 2025 | LEGAL BATTLES | Federal government labor unions sued Tuesday to block the Trump administration from conducting mass layoffs during the [government shutdown]. Employees are usually temporarily furloughed during a shutdown, except for exempted workers, and receive back pay after a shutdown ends.

West Frankfort Office Update 10/01/25 - Teamsters Local Union No 50 Please note, staff will be in and out of the West Frankfort office on Wednesday, October 1st and Friday, October 3rd. Please call before coming to the office to make sure someone is available. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Federal Workers Brace for Possible Shutdown 09/29/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 29, 2025 | FEDERAL WORKFORCE | Even before most federal agencies had shared their plans for a possible government shutdown this week, the White House delivered a message that resonated across the bureaucracy: a funding lapse could be used as an opportunity for even more layoffs. With days left before the government runs out of money at 12:01 a.m.

Federal Workers Brace for Possible Shutdown 09/29/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Sept. 29, 2025 | FEDERAL WORKFORCE | Even before most federal agencies had shared their plans for a possible government shutdown this week, the White House delivered a message that resonated across the bureaucracy: a funding lapse could be used as an opportunity for even more layoffs. With days left before the government runs out of money at 12:01 a.m.

General Membership Meeting Registration for Long Distance Members 09/29/25 - Teamsters Local 162 Teamsters Local 162 – October General Membership Meeting Join us for our October General Membership Meeting on Sunday, October 5 at 10:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM MT. ?? Zoom Option: Members living 75+ miles from the Local may attend via Zoom webinar to listen to officer reports. Registration is required to verify membership.

Sysco Portland Votes YES to Authorize a Strike 09/28/25 - Teamsters Local 162 On Sunday, September 28th, over 99.5% of members voted YES to authorize a strike against Sysco Portland.  Despite six rounds of negotiations, Sysco has failed to present an offer that reflects the value of our members' hard work. Teamsters in Portland are united and ready to strike if Sysco Portland doesn’t come to the table with a fair contract.

Notice of Submission of Local Union, The proposed Local Union Election Plan to Nominate and elect delegates to the IBT Convention. The proposed Local Union Election Plan to Nominate and elect delegates to the IBT Convention 09/26/25 - United Passenger Rail Federation BMWED-IBT Notice of Submission of Local Union

Week Ending 09/26/2025 09/26/25 - Teamsters Local 355   • Compact Mag: Seriously, can Republicans fix labor law?    • DC Journal: ‘You don’t want to see these trucks next to you’   • Labor Press: Teamsters continue their battle with Amazon   • Teamsters, firefighters call for boycott of Sutphen Corp.

Week Ending 09/26/2025 09/26/25 - Teamsters Local 992   • Compact Mag: Seriously, can Republicans fix labor law?   • Labor Press: Teamsters continue their battle with Amazon   • Teamsters, firefighters call for boycott of Sutphen Corp.

Teamsters Support NYC ‘Delivery Protection Act’ 09/25/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 25, 2025 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | Today, Amazon Teamsters and allies rallied at New York City Hall in support of the Delivery Protection Act, a groundbreaking bill introduced by Councilmember Tiffany Cabán (D-22nd District) that would protect workers and communities near last-mile delivery facilities in New York City.

Teamsters Support NYC ‘Delivery Protection Act’ 09/25/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Sept. 25, 2025 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | Today, Amazon Teamsters and allies rallied at New York City Hall in support of the Delivery Protection Act, a groundbreaking bill introduced by Councilmember Tiffany Cabán (D-22nd District) that would protect workers and communities near last-mile delivery facilities in New York City.

ABF Pension Increase 2025 09/24/25 - Teamsters Local 492  ABF Pension Increase 2025 9/24/2025 - This notice is to inform you of the contractual pension contribution increase that takes effect August l, 2025, through July 31, 2026, under the ABF NMFA agreement. The contribution rate will increase by $0.80 per hour, with the entire amount applied to your pension.

Federal Workers Declare Five-Alarm Fire at Agencies 09/24/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 24, 2025 | FEDERAL WORKERS | Braving retaliation, thousands of federal workers across six agencies have signed open letters charging that their workplaces are being hamstrung or dismantled by the Trump administration. They join federal unionists at dozens more workplaces who have been sounding the alarm to Congress and the public.

Requesting a Duplicate Ballot 09/24/25 - Teamsters Local 463 Ballots for Officer elections were mailed to active members late last week. If you do not receive your ballot by September 25, 2025, or need a replacement for some reason, please contact the local at 215-591-1000 or email at info@teamsters463.org.

Congress Inches Closer to Vote to Overturn Union-Busting Orders 09/24/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Sept. 24, 2025 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | Momentum is growing in the fight to overturn President Trump’s illegal and destructive directives stripping collective bargaining rights from most federal employees. On Sept. 17, Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia led a bipartisan coalition of 48 U.S.

Federal Workers Declare Five-Alarm Fire at Agencies 09/24/25 - Teamsters Local 992 Sept. 24, 2025 | FEDERAL WORKERS | Braving retaliation, thousands of federal workers across six agencies have signed open letters charging that their workplaces are being hamstrung or dismantled by the Trump administration. They join federal unionists at dozens more workplaces who have been sounding the alarm to Congress and the public.

2025 Teamsters Warehouse Division Conference 09/23/25 - Teamsters Local Union No 570 We are excited to share details about the upcoming 2025 Teamsters Warehouse Conference, where Teamsters from across the country will come together to examine emerging developments, fresh strategies, and proven practices shaping the future of the warehouse industry. Mark your calendars for November 3-5, 2025, in Los Angeles, CA. We invite you to join us for an energizing and impactful conference designed to inform, connect, and empower all who attend. This event will provide a valuable opportunity for collaboration, skill-building, and peer engagement as we tackle key issues and opportunities within the warehouse sector. Additional details regarding workshops and the full agenda will be shared as the event approaches.

October General Membership Meeting 09/22/25 - Teamsters Local 90

Support Teamsters Durham Bus Drivers & Monitors 09/22/25 - Teamsters Local 90

Congress Inches Closer to Vote to Overturn Union-Busting Orders 09/22/25 - Teamsters Local 355 Sept. 22, 2025 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | Momentum is growing in the fight to overturn President Trump’s illegal and destructive directives stripping collective bargaining rights from most federal employees. On Sept. 17, Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia led a bipartisan coalition of 48 U.S.

RISE Strike Update 09/22/25 - Teamsters Local 776 Three weeks, 22 days; 528 hours, no matter how you look at it, that’s how long the Local 776 members at RISE

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Local 776 Retirements 09/20/25 - Teamsters Local 776 Recently, three Members retired with almost 80 years of service between them! They retired from three different employers, but with one common denominator: good-paying, good-benefit Teamster jobs! The retirees are: Dale Cruz retired from ABF Freight after 36 years of service as a dock worker. Before his time at ABF, Dale worked at YRC as a casual for two years.