Today in 1946 A contract between the United Mine Workers and the U.S. government establishes one of the nation’s first union medical and pension plans, the multi-employer UMWA Welfare and Retirement Fund.
• Rail Teamsters ratify contract at CSX • Senator Howley calls for “A Pro-Labor Framework” • Yes, you can catch bird flu • Doctors unions are growing more common • Teamsters at US Foods vote to authorize a strike • UPS SurePost volume shifts away from USPS, Teamsters say • America competitor signals possible new bid for U.S. Steel • Help those affected by the disastrous LA fires, donate here to the Teamsters Disaster Relief Fund
General Membership Meetings Members in attendance at the May meetings voted to suspend membership meetings for June, July, and August.
