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Steak or Pizza? 06/23/26 - District Council 4 This country is so great that one of our hardest daily questions is what’s for dinner? In our home, our vote matters when making these types of decisions. In your Union, the decisions may be slightly harder, but the outcome is so much more awarding! Your vote is your opinion, and we value it immensely. So, what do you think should we join IAM or not.

Albertsons Contract Proposal Meeting 06/22/26 - Teamsters Local 162 Attention Albertsons Drivers! Teamsters Local 162 and 305 have scheduled contract proposal meetings for Monday, June 29th and Wednesday, July 1st. Meetings will be offered on both days at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Please make every effort to attend one of the four meetings available.

Week Ending 06/21/2026 06/22/26 - Teamsters Local 355

Because of My Dad – and the Teamsters 06/21/26 - Teamsters Local 355 June 21, 2026 | FATHERS’ DAY ESSAY | Growing up, I always knew there was something different about my dad. While my two sisters and I played with our American Girl dolls in the living room, my mom would put a finger to her lips and remind us, “Shhh, keep it down. Your father is sleeping.

Website Update 06/21/26 - Teamsters Local 776 It's been a busy couple of months at Local 776. Starting in May with the retirement of Secretary-Treasurer Ron Hicks, followed by President Ed Thompson's retirement this month, and Joyce Brown's retirement, there has been a lot of movement among personnel.

About 1,700 Cargill Teamsters Remain Locked Out as Labor Dispute Drags On 06/19/26 - Teamsters Local 355 June 19, 2026 | LOCKOUTS | A labor dispute leading to a lockout at the Cargill meatpacking plant in Fort Morgan has kept roughly 1,700 employees out of work since May 20th, when the company closed the facility after workers rejected what they described as a lowball contract offer. Negotiations have been at a standstill since June 8, according to both parties.

Recognition Now! 06/18/26 - Teamsters Local 90 United Nurses of Iowa organized the rally and march to protest union-busting tactics being used by Unity Point Health management to avoid recognizing Teamsters Local 90.

Robert Joyner Retires! 06/18/26 - Teamsters Local 776 Robert Joyner retired from Red Lion Boro (York County, PA) on June 1st after spending 36 years serving the people of Red Lion Boro. During his tenure, Robert was a long-term Union Steward, first with the former Local 430 and then with Local 776.

Congratulations, Sean! 06/17/26 - Teamsters Local 776 O'Brien, Zuckerman Reelected to Second Five-Year Term Leading Teamsters The International Brotherhood of Teamsters announced today (June 16, 2026) that Sean M. O'Brien and Fred Zuckerman have been reelected to another five-year term as General President and General Secretary-Treasurer, respectively, renewing a mandate for powerful, militant leadership on behalf of 1.

UPS rolls out air conditioned delivery vehicles 06/15/26 - Teamsters Local 776 UPS met its obligation to retrofit 2,000 parcel delivery vans with air conditioning in the hottest parts of the country by June 1 and recently started a pilot program for piping cooled air into the rear cargo area behind the bulkhead door, where drivers can be exposed to sweltering conditions, Teamsters union General President Sean O’Brien said on Saturday, June 13.

Unions Prepare for Battle Over AI in 2028 Elections 06/15/26 - Teamsters Local 355 June 15, 2026 | JOBS | The nation's most powerful labor unions have a message for potential 2028 contenders for president: It's us or the machines. AI anxiety dominated much of the conversation at the AFL-CIO's national convention here last week, as leaders from the group's 65 affiliated unions called on politicians to impose significant AI regulations.

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Local 776 Golf Tournament 06/14/26 - Teamsters Local 776 FORE!!! It's almost summertime; that old ballpark man is back in gear, the Local 776 family picnic was held last weekend, and things are heating up. They plan to get a lot hotter on August 2. Yep, it's that time of year again: the Local 776 Golf Tournament will tee off on Sunday, August 2.

Knoebels Family Picnic! 06/13/26 - Teamsters Local 776 Local 776 held its membership family picnic on Sunday, June 7th. Knoebels amusement park was the place for a day of food, fun, fellowship,

Rise of the Pro-Worker Conservative is Changing the US 06/12/26 - Teamsters Local 355 June 12, 2026 | WORKERS’ RIGHTS | […] Only a few years ago, the prospect of Republican legislators helping to strengthen labour law would have seemed outlandish. Now it is happening and seems likely to become more common. In a world where both parties can find common ground on pro-worker reforms, the corporate lobby accustomed to straightforward obstruction may need a new game plan.

World Cup’s First Score: Union 1, Owners O 06/11/26 - Teamsters Local 355 June 12, 2026 | COLLECTIVE ACTION | In a 99-1 vote Wednesday night, food and beverage workers staffing Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium for the FIFA Men’s World Cup ratified an agreement that includes better wages and protections around immigration enforcement—a high-profile labor victory after months of dispute over poor pay and work without a contract amid huge employer revenues.

River Hills Community Health Center - Ottumwa 06/11/26 - Teamsters Local 90 Day 2 of bargaining at River Hills Community Health Center in Ottumwa is underway.

UPS COLA Adjustment 06/11/26 - Teamsters Local 776 UPS Members: In addition to the contractual wage increase scheduled for August 1, 2026, inflation triggered a cost-of-living adjustment. Full details can be found below: @media only screen and (max-width: 730px){ .pdfview{height:500px .

A Whiff of Rebellion From Trump’s Labor Board 06/11/26 - Teamsters Local 355 June 11, 2026 | NLRB | It’s very subtle, and it probably won’t last. But it’s another dose of pushback for a president who’s lately been getting a lot of it. Even Crystal S.

Amazon TOM Team Drivers from MCI9 Facility Join Teamsters 06/10/26 - Teamsters Local 41 Workers Become Second Group of Amazon CDL Drivers to Unionize (LIBERTY, Mo.) – Dozens of Transportation Operations Management (TOM) Team drivers at Amazon’s MCI9 facility have joined Teamsters Local 41, becoming the second group of semi-truck and tractor-trailer drivers at the company to organize with the Teamsters.

IBT COLA Notice for UPS 06/10/26 - Teamsters Local 162

UPS Cola Update 2026 06/10/26 - Teamsters Local 492 RE: Cost-of-Living (COLA) Adjustment of $0.22 on August 1, 2026 Inflation triggered a 2026 COLA increase of $0.22 per hour and 0.55 cents per mile under the 2023-2028 National Master United Parcel Service Agreement. The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) increased to a level of 328.829 points ( 1982-84= 100) in May 2026. This triggers a COLA increase because the CPI-W Index points exceeded 325.283 points. Per Article 33 of the contract, a COLA increase

US Workers Need Sectoral Bargaining Now More Than Ever 06/09/26 - Teamsters Local 355 June 9, 2026 | UNION DENSITY | U.S. union membership and coverage rates have declined for decades, fueled in part by legal barriers to new organizing, including the limiting of collective bargaining to specific workplaces or employers and misclassifying certain groups of workers so they legally cannot unionize.

Teamsters Take Action! 06/09/26 - Teamsters Local 776 Workers shouldn’t have to wait years for their first contract! Tell Your Member of Congress to “VOTE YES” on H.R. 5408, the BIPARTISAN Faster Labor Contracts Act via the Take Action Link Here.

IBT Notice To All ABF Local Unions Regarding the 2026 COLA Increase 06/08/26 - Teamsters Local 492 6/8/2026 - View The IBT Notice To All ABF Local Unions Regarding the 2026 COLA Increase, which can also be viewed below: TO: ALL LOCAL UNIONS SIGNATORY TO THE 2023 – 2028 ABF FREIGHT NATIONAL MASTER FREIGHT AGREEMENT FROM: John A. Murphy, National Freight Director DATE: June 8, 2026 RE: ABF Freight -NMFA Article 33, Sec. 4 - COLA The U.S.