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 >>
Teamster News
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 >>
Free CDL Classes for Teamster Members
Teamsters Joint Council 16 provides free Commercial Driver’s License classes for Teamster members. The free classes cover tractor trailer and Commercial Driver’s License A or License B. Members must be Read More >>
New York Teamsters Support the Dream and Promise Act
Bill introduced today would protect Dreamers and TPS holders and provide pathway to citizenship George Miranda, President of Teamsters Joint Council 16 in New York, announced his union’s support of Read More >>