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Teamsters have overwhelmingly ratified a new national contract at ABF Freight, as well as 25 of 27 supplemental agreements. The two rejected supplements, the Southern Garage and the Western States Pickup & Delivery, reached new tentative agreement today after the Teamsters met with ABF, and will be voted on within the next week. The five-year… Continue reading TEAMSTERS OVERWHELMINGLY RATIFY NATIONAL CONTRACT AT ABF FREIGHT

Today, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters walked away from the national bargaining table and officially demanded UPS exchange its last, best, and final offer no later than June 30. The Teamsters gave UPS a one-week notice on Tuesday to act responsibly and exchange a stronger economic proposal for more than 340,000 full- and part-time workers.… Continue reading TEAMSTERS: NATIONWIDE UPS STRIKE IS IMMINENT

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) challenged the president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters on Monday to an MMA fight for charity, reigniting the animosity between them that was on full display during a viral moment at a Senate hearing in March. “An attention-seeking union Teamster boss is trying to be punchy after our Senate hearing. Okay, I accept your… Continue reading GOP senator challenges Teamsters boss to MMA fight for charity

The Teamsters National Freight Industry Negotiating Committee (TNFINC) met with TForce Freight this week in Dallas to continue negotiations for a new national agreement to succeed the current agreement expiring July 31.   This week’s bargaining session brought some significant progress and productive discussions. Here is a brief synopsis of the key developments: “Overall, this week’s… Continue reading TFORCE FREIGHT NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE: JUNE 16, 2023

2023.06.07 5-Year Deal Goes to Ratification After Union Review in Chicago Next Week Press Contact: Daniel Moskowitz Phone: (770) 262-4971 Email: dmoskowitz@teamster.org (WASHINGTON) – The Teamsters National Freight Industry Negotiating Committee (TNFINC) and ABF Freight System have tentatively agreed to terms for a new national contract.  Once ratified, the proposed five-year contract will provide members with wage… Continue reading TEAMSTERS, ABF REACH TENTATIVE AGREEMENT ON NEW CONTRACT

91 Percent of Members Approve Strike, National Agreement Expires July 31 Press Contact: Daniel Moskowitz Phone: (770) 262-4971 Email: dmoskowitz@teamster.org (WASHINGTON) – Teamsters at TForce Freight have overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike. This strong mandate reflects the strength and unity of the members’ fight for a strong national contract. The Teamsters represent more than 7,000 workers… Continue reading TEAMSTERS VOTE OVERWHELMINGLY TO AUTHORIZE STRIKE AT TFORCE FREIGHT

Local 171’s annual picnic with the Retirees was last Saturday after the meeting. Thank you for all who came and enjoyed the food, drink and prizes. Look forward to seeing you all next year.

Teamsters Union local leaders have announced their endorsement and support for the tentative agreement reached between the Teamsters National Freight Industry Negotiating Committee (TNFINC) and ABF Freight. The national contract covers over 8,500 members. “With this new agreement, we have reset the standard and charted a new course for the entire freight industry,” said Teamsters… Continue reading TEAMSTER LEADERS UNANIMOUSLY ENDORSE TENTATIVE ABF AGREEMENT

Reminder: June’s Meeting will be One Week Early on June 10th at the Vinton Moose Lodge 2127 E. Washington St. Vinton for our Annual Picnic with the Retiree’s. Come out and bring your families as we gather together to show Unity for Local 171. Food and drinks provided.