Press Releases

Striking workers at United Metro Energy Corp. (UMEC) rallied today alongside other Teamster locals for fair wages and benefits. The two dozen essential workers have provided gasoline, diesel, and heating Read More >>

Retirements of Some 1.5M Americans in Multiemployer Plans Would Be Preserved (WASHINGTON) – The Teamsters today are hailing the introduction of the Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act (EPPRA) by House Read More >>

New York unions and labor advocates today praised the New York State Senate’s Labor Committee for approving a bill to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The NY HERO Act Read More >>

Union on Strike Since Saturday Demanding $1 per Hour Raise for Essential Food Workers Daniel Kane, Jr., President of Teamsters Local 202, condemned the arrests of several peaceful Teamster strikers Read More >>

Bill Would Mandate Enforceable Safety Standards in Workplaces and Establish Worker Safety Committees to Monitor and Report Compliance NEW YORK – Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris and Assembly Member Karines Read More >>

Teamsters Joint Council 16 endorsed Kevin Riley today for the 12th New York City Council district in the Bronx, in a special election to be held December 22, 2020. Joint Read More >>

Drivers Continue to Demand Full Compliance with New York and CDC COVID-19 Regulations Teamster drivers who are members of Teamsters Local 445 ratified a collective bargaining agreement with grocery distributor Read More >>