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May 1934: Minneapolis Truckers Make History
May 16, 2012 | In 1934, Teamsters Local 574 In Minneapolis set out on a campaign to organize all the transportation workers in the city. When employers refused to recognize the union, Local 574 struck the city's trucking companies. What followed ultimately transformed a city and played a decisive role in the history of organized labor in the U.S. Learn more at 1934 Minneapolis Strike.
YRCW Lenders Agree to Reset Loan Terms
May 1, 2012 | YRC Worldwide Inc. secured a new lifeline from creditors on Monday, providing one of the largest U.S. trucking companies with breathing space after having struggled for more than three years to avoid bankruptcy protection. Ian Gold, a Teamster representative, said the union is optimistic in the wake of YRC's new agreement with lenders that the focus now will be on YRC's operational performance, rather than its balance sheet. Dow Jones Newswires
Tell Congress to Restore Fairness and Pass the Buffett Rule *
 April 11, 2012 | Take a minute to fill out the Teamsters online form here to contact your Senators in Congress today and ask that they support the Buffett Rule (S. 2230, the Paying a Fair Share Act of 2012) that is scheduled for a vote next Monday. The measure is designed to restore fairness and ensure that everyone plays by the same set of rules. It's simple: if you make more than $1 million a year, you should pay at elate the same percentage of your income taxes as middle class families do. On the other hand, if you make under $250,000 a year - like 98% of American families do - your taxes should not go up. It's time that everyone pays their fair share. The middle class should not be left to bear the brunt of the costs of our society, while the most fortunate in our country take advantage of tax loopholes. * Update - Senate Republicans derailed the bill Monday, despite overwhelming voter support for the fair tax on millionaires.
Chambersberg, PA Pacific Rail Workers Vote Teamsters!
April 10, 2012 | A representation election was held March 1, 2012 for 12 workers at Pacific Rail, Chambersburg, PA., who overwhelmingly voted to join the Teamsters. Pacific Rail employees elsewhere in the U.S. are represented by the Teamsters Union. On behalf of the members of Teamsters Local 992, the Local Executive Board welcomes you! More news here.
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 May 17, 2012 | The U.S. economy will grow faster than expected this year, despite the headwinds of higher gas prices and Europe's financial crisis, according to USA Today's quarterly survey of economists. The biggest reason: Consumers have bought more vehicles and gone out to eat more often, even though gas prices had been expected to make them spend less, says Jeff Rosen, an economist at Briefing Research in Chicago. More at What IS Working.
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May 15, 2012 | A federal judge on Monday struck down new regulations governing union elections, saying the National Labor Relations Board did not follow proper voting procedures when it approved the rules last year. Judge James E. Boasberg of United States District Court said the board had lacked a quorum when it voted on the rules that expedite union representation elections. He did not address the merits of the rules and said the board could simply vote again. Business groups and Republicans had challenged the rules, which took effect April 30, saying they did not give managers enough time to counter union organizers. Unions contend the new rules curb needless litigation used to stall the election process. Under the decision, the old rules apply. Full story here.
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President Hoffa's response: "This is just another attack on workers and the American middle class. The decision lets anti-worker extremists game the system...The board and the courst must reconsider this issue as soon as possible so that the board can do its job of protecting workers' rights."
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.jpg) May 14, 2012 | Did you know, beyond closed doors, there is a massive trade agreement being crafted? Its called TPP or Trans Pacific Partnership and this one makes NAFTA look like the stepping stone that it is. This is one bad mother. This is a trade agreement between Chile, Australia, Brunei, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam and the United States. Japan as well as China may also join. The countries involved isn't the problem. What's being negotiated is. TPP will outlaw Buy American. Full story at Economic Populist. Sign the petition imploring U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk to "stop the secrecy and publicly release all TPP proposals."
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May 11, 2012 | The ability of American workers to be upwardly mobile in the economy depends heavily on where they live, according to a state-by-state analysis from Pew Charitable Trusts. The study, the first of its kind, found that workers in a group of states largely clustered in the Northeast and Midwest are more likely to achieve upwards mobility, while workers in southern states are far less likely. Story and maps at Think Progress.
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