Workers from a heating oil supplier for New York City schools testified at a City Council hearing today about retaliation and mistreatment amidst a ten-month union strike. Teamsters Local 553 Read More >>
Press Releases
Labor Unions, Safety Experts Applaud Worker Protection Extension
Today, Governor Hochul’s Department of Health extended the NY HERO Act, designating COVID-19 as a continued risk to public health and ensuring that worker protections remain in place following the Read More >>
On Picket Line, Brooklyn Workers Honor MLK’s Union Legacy
DONATE: Support these Teamster strikers so they can provide for their families and stay strong on the picket line Essential workers on strike at a local oil terminal paid tribute Read More >>
“Billionaire Canceled our Christmas,” say Striking Workers
Workers at United Metro Energy have been on strike for 240 days New York oil workers on strike for equal pay rallied with union supporters outside John Catsimatidis’ Midtown office Read More >>
UPS Teamsters Win $1.3 Million Wage Theft Lawsuit
6,000 New York City workers will receive money in settlement Members of Teamsters Local 804 announced a $1.3 million victory today in a class action lawsuit against UPS for illegally Read More >>
Teamsters Endorse Eric Adams for Mayor
Today, Teamsters Joint Council 16 endorsed Eric Adams for New York City Mayor in Tuesday’s general election. Joint Council 16 represents 120,000 workers in 26 local unions in downstate New Read More >>
Stericycle Workers in New York Join Teamsters Union
NYC Medical Waste Drivers Vote for Representation with Teamsters Local 813 Stericycle drivers in New York City have voted to join Teamsters Local 813. The 22-worker waste unit is seeking Read More >>