George Miranda, President of Teamsters Joint Council 16, had the following statement on the passing of SEIU 32BJ President Hector Figueroa. “Labor has lost a visionary and inspiring leader. Hector Read More >>
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Teamsters Cheer Law on Driver’s Licenses for Immigrants
Green Light Bill Signed in Albany George Miranda, President of Teamsters Joint Council 16, had the following statement on the signing of the “Green Light” law, which will reopen access Read More >>
Unions call for passage of Climate & Community Protection Act
Call on legislature and Governor Cuomo to pass Climate & Community Protection Act with equity provisions intact With four days left in the legislative session, union leaders sent memos of Read More >>
Teamsters Applaud Assembly Vote on Driver’s Licenses for Immigrants
George Miranda, President of Teamsters Joint Council 16, had the following statement on the New York State Assembly’s vote in favor of the “Green Light” bill, which will reopen access Read More >>
New City Council Bill to Protect Private Sanitation Workers
Today, Council Member Antonio Reynoso joined fellow New York City Council colleagues, Teamsters Local 813, and environmental justice, small business, and safe streets advocates at a press conference at City Read More >>
NY Teamsters Respond to President’s Sanctuary City Threats
NEW YORK, NY – Teamsters Joint Council 16 President George Miranda had the following statement in response to President Trump’s plan to release immigrants from detention in sanctuary cities like Read More >>
Mayor Signs Law Protecting Sanitation Union Rights
Mayor Bill de Blasio signed a new law to crack down on the sham unions in the private carting industry. The legislation, which was sponsored by City Council Member Antonio Read More >>