The Teamsters Union is calling on the Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative (OBRC) to remain neutral as workers at its facilities begin organizing. They argue that the OBRC, which receives funding from Oregon’s Bottle Bill, should respect the rights of its employees to form a union without interference or intimidation tactics.
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has seen a surge in membership, adding 50,000 members in just 2.5 years. This growth is partly attributed to the union’s success in organizing cannabis workers, reflecting a broader trend of workers seeking union representation in a variety of industries.
The Teamsters Union, known for consistently endorsing Democrats, has broken tradition by refusing to back either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. Greg Gutfeld and his panel on ‘Gutfeld!’ dissect this decision, arguing that the Teamsters’ silence speaks volumes about their support for Trump.
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, a powerful union representing over 1.3 million workers, has announced that it will not endorse any candidate for the upcoming U.S. Presidential election. The decision comes after the union failed to secure commitments from both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris on key union issues.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) has been ordered by the Canadian Minister of Labour to resume service, but the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) is challenging the directive, leading to a delay in service restoration.
Costco workers in Norfolk, Virginia, have voted overwhelmingly to join the Teamsters national contract, securing strong job and retirement protections under the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Plan. This marks a significant victory for the workers, who will now benefit from the same protections enjoyed by over 18,000 of their colleagues across the country.
Flight attendants at Sun Country Airlines, represented by Teamsters Local 120, have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike, citing stalled contract negotiations and lagging wages compared to other airlines. The union says they are prepared to take action if a fair contract isn’t reached by September’s mediation session.
Teamsters President Sean O’Brien’s unprecedented appearance at the Republican National Convention highlights the GOP’s attempt to court working-class voters. O’Brien’s speech, however, has sparked debate within the labor movement, with some questioning the Teamsters’ alignment with the Republican Party. The article argues that the GOP has an opportunity to bridge the divide between trade unions and small businesses, but emphasizes the need for nuanced policies that benefit all types of workers, including independent contractors and gig workers.
