TEAMSTERS UNION

Jan 31 2025BUSINESS

Costco employees may protest at midnight!

Issues are brewing at Costco. Most of Costcos' stores are prepared to strike with midnight coming closer. The notable Teamsters workers union persuaded thousands to back them. The company is refusing to cooperate in with union's demands. The Teamsters believe Costco needs will have to boost their offer. Costco employs some 219, 000 people in the US, as this...

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Dec 19 2024BUSINESS

Warehouse Workers Strike: A Push for Contract Talks with Amazon

It's a busy time of year, especially for Amazon. On Thursday, workers at seven of Amazon's facilities across the US decided to strike. The goal? To pressure the online retail giant into negotiating with their union, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. These workers, from cities like New York, Atlanta, and San Francisco, are part of a larger effort by the unio...

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Nov 25 2024BUSINESS

Amazon Workers Unite: A Glimmer of Hope in the Face of Corporate Greed

In a tale that's unfolding across the United States, Amazon workers are waking up to the power of unity. They're joining forces with the Teamsters Union to fight for better pay, safer conditions, and reasonable hours. Amazon, feeling the heat, is scrambling to escape its duties. The company has been playing a sneaky game, labeling many workers as "contractors" instea...

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Sep 17 2024POLITICS

Will Kamala Harris's Surprise Visit to Teamsters HQ Seal the Deal?

Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate, made a surprise visit to the Teamsters' headquarters in Washington D.C. to seek the powerful union's endorsement. The meeting was behind closed doors, with Harris exiting the building by a side entrance at 1:57 pm ET. This move comes as the Teamsters' leadership and members are still deciding whether to endorse Ha...

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