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Teamsters rally after rejecting United Airline’s unrealistic offer by 99.5%
 Apr. 4, 2025 | Following an overwhelming 99.5 percent rejection of United Airlines’ latest unrealistic proposal, United Airlines Teamsters aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) rallied outside Orlando International Airport (MCO) after a week of contract negotiations in Orlando. “United Airlines is one of the most profitable in the entire industry, yet it refuses to reward the workers. responsible for those profits with a fair contract,” said Chris Griswold, Director of the Teamsters Airline Division. “We will continue to hold United’s feet to the fire until it recognizes the indispensable role United Airlines Teamsters play in the carrier's success and the safety of the flying public.” The Teamsters Union represents over 10,000 United Airlines AMTs across the country. Learn more here.
Teamsters president sees tariffs creating jobs for the next generation
 Apr. 7, 2025 | Boston-bred Sean O’Brien told the Boston Herald in a recent interview, if the Trump tariffs bring back “good-paying, middle-class jobs,” it’s worth all the pain because it will benefit future generations. O’Brien added that he’s fed up with Democrats who have “lost the working class” and just “sit on the sidelines" and “throw rocks.” …The 25% tariff on Mexican beer, for instance, will help the 80,000-plus brewery workers in the Teamsters in America almost immediately, O’Brien said. His union said this tariff will help set “a standard for dignified living that America workers deserve.” Read more here.
Longtime Local 205 member wins decisive election in Pennsylvania
 Apr. 9, 2025 | On March 25, a rank-and-file Teamster tipped the scales of power in Pennsylvania. Since January, the commonwealth’s House of Representatives had been split 101-101 between Democrats and Republicans. That meant a special election to fill District 35’s vacant seat would determine which party holds the majority and the authority that comes with it. Learn more here.
Jewish Museum of Maryland workers join Teamsters Local 355
 Apr. 12, 2025 | A dozen workers at The Jewish Museum of Maryland have unanimously voted to join Local 355. Workers from every department of the museum are seeking job security and other union protections. They join other Teamsters who have organized at similar cultural institutions throughout the state. “We are looking forward to representing our newest members,” said Mark Garey, President of Local 355. “This shows that workers of all crafts and classes are seeking the benefits and protections of a strong Teamsters contract.” Learn more here. PHOTO/THE JEWISH MUSEUM OF MARYLAND via Expedia
Access and manage your information at our new benefit website!
 Apr. 14, 2025 | Our new participant benefit website was created to enable you to obtain basic benefit information about the Truck Drivers and Helpers Local Union 355 Health and Welfare Fund and the Truck Drivers and Helpers Local 355 Retirement Pension Fund. Here you can review answers to frequently asked questions, download forms and Plan documents, and much more. How to register.
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