Teamsters Local 301 has successfully negotiated strong new wage increases and other protections for 40 paratransit drivers in north suburban McHenry, Ill. The new Teamsters, employees of First Transit, organized to join Local 301 earlier…
All Teamsters in Illinois are strongly urged to call Republican State Rep. Jerry Lee Long and tell him to vote “yes” to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of Senate Bill 1905. Rep. Jerry Lee Long…
Beverage Tax Has Cost Jobs, Revenue “Since the implementation of the tax here in January our worst fears have been realized. [The beverage tax] has cost 150 Teamster jobs – these were family-sustaining jobs. And,…
Photo of François Laporte, President of Teamsters Canada Hoffa Says New North American Trade Deal Must Enforce Basic Labor Rights Top Teamsters leaders joined with members of Congress and their fellow union allies from across…
120 Members Working to Help Survivors of Hurricane Maria “We [the Teamsters] are our best in adversity. There are 3.5 million U.S. citizens that need our help right now. Whether you’re on the island or…