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Workers, Teamsters and Community Leaders Call for Improvements ROSEDALE, Md., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- School bus drivers and attendants with Durham School Services who transport students attending Baltimore City Public Schools joined with Teamsters, political and other community leaders at a rally today to demand respect and safe working conditions. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100127/IBTLOGO) Durham workers spoke out about workplace safety and...
Global Alliance Calls for Improved Oversight and Monitoring of Company's Human Capital Practices LONDON, May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Teamster school bus drivers and representatives from the United States and Canada called on National Express Group PLC (NEX: LN), a large multinational corporation, to honor and respect the rights of its North American workers at the company's Annual General Meeting (AGM) held today in London. (Logo:...
Mechanics and Related Workers Seek Strong Union Representation CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- US Airways mechanics and related workers filed for an election today with the National Mediation Board (NMB) as part of their campaign to become Teamsters. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100127/IBTLOGO) "Because of the Teamsters' solid, documented track record of excellent representation, the Teamsters Union is the best and most logical choice to...
DOT and Congress Plan to Push Company-Friendly Legislation WASHINGTON, May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the Teamsters, the Truck Safety Coalition, U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) and representatives of several families who have suffered death and injury as a result of truck crashes, held a news conference marking the re-introduction of legislation that would prevent an increase in size and weight allowances for trucks. (Logo:...
Reaction to U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling on Pilot Program WASHINGTON, April 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is disappointed in the court's decision upholding the legality of the pilot program to open our borders to unsafe Mexican trucks. The union is reviewing its options with our attorneys. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100127/IBTLOGO) In the meantime, the Teamsters will continue to fight to uphold safety...
International and Local Leaders Learn About School Bus Conditions BAGDAD, Fla., April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being released by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100127/IBTLOGO) School bus drivers from Milton, Pace and Navarre, Fla., shared serious concerns today over safety, service and working conditions at Durham School Services with a panel of international union representatives, trade...
Employees Seek Fair Wages, More Affordable Health Care MIAMI, April 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, April 16, employees at a UPS Supply Chain Solutions facility in Doral, Fla., voted to join Teamsters Local 769 in Miami. There are 41 workers in the bargaining unit. "It is with great pride that I welcome the newest members of our local," said Mike Scott, President of Local 769 in Miami. "The workers turned to us for help and we look forward to providing them with the...
Garbage, Recycle, and Yard Waste Drivers Honor Extended Picket Lines in Seattle, Lynnwood and Kent; Widespread Service Disruptions Expected TUKWILA, Wash., April 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Garbage, recycle, and yard waste drivers, employed by Allied Waste/Republic Services, honored picket lines early this morning that were established by striking Local 377 Teamsters from Youngstown, Ohio. Picket lines were set up at the company's facilities in Seattle, Lynnwood, and...
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C., April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, school bus drivers from Charleston, Beaufort and Summerville's Dorchester District 2, shared their serious concerns over school bus safety, service and working conditions at Durham School Services with a panel of international union representatives, prominent trade unionists from the U.S. and political leaders. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100127/IBTLOGO ) The drivers testified at the forum...
Local Republic Employees Abandoning Anti-Republic Tactics INDIANAPOLIS, April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Breaking with union leadership, more than 150 Republic Services Teamsters have already crossed picket lines to report to work in Ohio and Memphis. The number of Republic employees coming back to work is growing by the hour. Holly Georgell, senior director of Labor Relations for Republic Services, said, "We welcome and support our returning employees. And, we are proud to honor...
