Workers join thousands of NYC Teamsters in the sanitation industry Sims Municipal Recycling workers in Sunset Park voted to join Teamsters Local 210 in an election today overseen by an Read More >>
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Teamsters and Sims Reach Agreement on Path to Union
Workers Will Vote Friday, Company Agrees to be Neutral Teamsters Local 210 announced today that it had reached an agreement with Sims Municipal Recycling on an expedited path to union Read More >>
Ash Wednesday Benediction for Sims Teamsters
Father Kevin Sweeney, from Sunset Park’s St. Michael’s, came to Sims Municipal Recycling today for Ash Wednesday to administer ashes for Sims recycling workers. The workers are getting ready to Read More >>
Teamsters Demand MetLife Hire Local Workers, Pay Fair Wages
MetLife, which receives millions from NY Taxpayers, hired NJ-based commercial moving firm Moving firm does not pay area standard wages and benefits on all jobs As MetLife, Inc. prepares to Read More >>
Recycling Workers Rally at City Hall Ahead of Strike
City Council holds hearing on potential strike that would bring chaos to NYC’s residential recycling program The workers who sort and process all of New York City’s residential recycling rallied Read More >>
Trucking Company Violated Law in Terminating Teamster Supporters
The National Labor Relations Board ruled last week that a New York company, Dawn Trucking, violated the law when it terminated workers the day after they voted to form a Read More >>
Sims Recycling Workers Rally for a Union
Recycling workers at Sims are organizing a union with the Teamsters to secure good jobs for their families. Today, City Council Member Carlos Menchaca rallied with the workers and told Read More >>