Teamsters extend largest strike against Amazon in the U.S.

Apr. 16, 2024 | Yesterday, Amazon delivery drivers represented by Teamsters Local 396 in Southern California escalated their unfair labor practice (ULP) strike against the company by picketing at Amazon’s DAX5 warehouse in the City of Industry, CA. This marks the latest picket extension by Amazon Teamsters in their unprecedented strike, now the largest and longest strike against the company in the U.S. The extension arrives weeks before the one-year anniversary of the Palmdale-based workers’ vote to organize with Local 396, becoming the first union of Amazon delivery drivers in the country. The drivers demand that Amazon address low wages and dangerous working conditions. Learn more here.

Latest bankruptcy update regarding member WARN Act claims

Apr. 19, 2024 |  The Union filed claims on behalf of members citing Yellow Corp.’s failure to comply with the Federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act (“WARN Act”) and its State law analogues. Not every member affected by the Yellow bankruptcy will be eligible to receive potential WARN Act damages, but the Union will work to ensure all eligible members receive the WARN Act damages to which they are entitled. Click here for more information.

Teamsters Local 992 endorses Lesley Lopez

Apr. 19, 2024 | “Lesley is a Democratic representative who is currently serving her second term in the Maryland General Assembly. She is running for election to represent Maryland’s Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives to fight for the rights of every working family. After observing Lesley’s commitment to public service, I am confident she is the ideal candidate for the 6th Congressional District.” Read the rest of the endorsement here, and please join Secretary-Treasurer Tom Krause in supporting Lesley Lopez.

Biden Administration issues final ruling on silica dust exposure

Apr. 24, 2024 | On Tuesday, April 16, the Labor Department finally issued rules regarding worker exposure to silica dust. The exposure limit has now been lowered, and metal and nonmetal mine operators must put in place medical surveillance programs. Silica dust is linked to many respiratory illnesses, some of which are terminal. These include silicosis, lung cancer, black lung disease, and more. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su said the health hazards have been known for decades. Learn more here.

Reminder: Contract enforcement training webinar

Apr. 26, 2024 | Don't forget to register for this Sunday's UPS Teamsters national contract enforcement training webinar. Join the Teamsters Package Division and the Teamsters Training and Grants Department on Sunday, April 28, to learn about new restrictions on SurePost and combatting feeder subcontracting. All UPS locals, business agents, and rank-and-file UPS Teamsters are encouraged to participate in this virtual training. Let’s protect Teamsters' jobs! Register now here.