Today in 1938 An Act (52 Stat. 351; 5 U. S. Code, Sec. 87a) approved May 13, 1938, made the 11th of November in each year a legal holiday — a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as “Armistice Day.” Armistice Day was primarily a day set aside to honor Veterans of World War I.
Amazon ULP strike in Illinois over labor law violations July 1, 2024 | Amazon drivers at the company’s DIL7 delivery station in Skokie, Illinois went on strike yesterday over the delivery giant’s numerous violations of federal labor law. The 100 drivers who organized with Teamsters Local 705 in Chicago are holding strong, demanding Amazon recognize their union and bargain a fair contract. “I work for one of the richest men in the world and I’ve had to skip meals to make sure my child eats and my bills are paid,” said Ebony Echevarria, a striking Amazon driver. “That’s just not right…” Learn more here.
Richard Joseph Petro: Rest in peace July 2, 2024 | The father of Mike Petro, Local 355 Recording Secretary and UPS business agent, passed away on June 29, 2024. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Schimunek Funeral Home, 9705 Belair Rd., Nottingham, MD, 21236, on Tuesday July 2, 2024, from 2-4 p.m., and 6-8 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 3, 3024, at 10 a.m., at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Richard’s name to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. On behalf of all our members, Local 355 officers, trustees, and staff extend our deepest condolences to Mike and his family.
Teamster-made, Teamster-delivered products for July 4th July 3, 2024 | Getting ready for Fourth of July barbecues, cookouts and picnics? We have an online list of Teamster-made and Teamster-delivered products so that you can celebrate the July 4th festivities and support the Teamster brothers and sisters behind many of your favorite brands. The list is here.
High heat advisory for Baltimore area July 8, 2024 | Update: Baltimore City Health Department is extending its Code Red Extreme Heat Alert through Thursday. Much of Maryland — including Baltimore, Frederick, Columbia, Annapolis, Gaithersburg and Bel Air — is under a heat advisory from the National Weather Service until Tuesday, 8 pm. Heat indexes of around 105 degrees are expected. What to know about Baltimore's Code Red Extreme Heat Alert. Remember if you work outside: Water. Rest. Shade. Heat illness can be deadly.
O’Brien to take the podium at tonight's Republican National Convention July 15, 2024 | Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien will address the American worker — and the nation at 10 pm EDT tonight. Teamsters labor, and Teamsters votes, will not be taken for granted. According to the Associated Press, a number of networks have announced special programming for the prime-time portions of the convention and prime-time speeches. Tune in. You don’t want to miss it!
Disneyland cast members authorize a strike * July 23, 2024 | * Update: Tentative agreementannounced.In a direct response to Disney executives’ refusal to negotiate in good faith and the company’s numerous unfair labor practices, Teamsters at Disneyland overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike. In California, 6,000 of the over 14,000 cast members at Disney are Teamsters. At Disneyland, these workers, including resort parking and transportation staff, attraction hosts, and animal care workers, are fighting for higher wages, better benefits, fair attendance policies, seniority rights, safer working conditions, and greater respect on the job. Learn more
Teamsters invite Harris to rank-and-file presidential roundtable July 23, 2024 | Yesterday, the Teamsters Union officially invited Vice President Kamala Harris to sit down with rank-and-file Teamsters for a member roundtable following the recent announcement of her candidacy for U.S. President. “The Teamsters look forward to welcoming Vice President Kamala Harris to International Union headquarters in the near future to meet with our members directly,” said Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien. “As we have said throughout this process, our members’ voices must be heard at all levels of our government to ensure the needs of working people are put first." All major candidates for President participated in roundtables between March 2023-2024.here.
Amazon workers strike at major West Coast hub July 26, 2024 | Amazon workers organizing with the Teamsters at the company’s major air hub in Southern California walked off the job [last] Sunday in an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike over retaliation workers have faced for union organizing. The KSBD warehouse in San Bernardino is a crucial cog in Amazon’s logistics network and the largest air facility on the West Coast. The walkout in San Bernardino comes as Amazon workers nationwide organize in droves in a fight for better pay, safer working conditions, and a voice on the job, including Amazon Teamsters from Palmdale, California and Skokie, Illinois, who are currently on strike and extending their picket line to facilities across the country. Learn more here.
General Membership Meetings: Baltimore - Nov. 3 @ 10 a.m. Salisbury - Nov. 17 @10 a.m. Please be present and on time. And bring a coworker!