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Teamsters, PLCA Agree To Three-Month Extension Of National Pipe Line Agreement
January 13 -

(WASHINGTON) –Teamster pipeline construction workers across the country returned to work today following an agreement between the union and the Pipe Line Contractors Association (PLCA) to extend the previous labor agreement for three months.

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National Teamster Pipeline Strike Expands To California
January 11 -

(WASHINGTON) –Teamster pipeline construction workers in California went on strike today to protest the continued attack on their retirement security by the Pipe Line Contractors Association (PLCA).

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Teamsters Launch Pipeline Strike
January 3 -

The Teamsters Union is preparing to strike companies represented by the Pipe Line Contractors Association in a dispute over retirement plans.

Press Release
Teamster Pipeline Construction Workers Launch Strike
January 3 -

(WASHINGTON) – More than 700 Teamster pipeline construction workers across the country are preparing to strike after negotiations failed with the Pipe Line Contractors Association over unreasonable contract demands by the profitable industry that would gut workers’ retirement security.

Press Release
Official Statement of the Teamsters Union on the Tragedy at Lehigh Southwest Cement
October 7 -

(WASHINGTON) – The following is the official statement from Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa issued today about the tragic workplace shooting in Cupertino, Calif. on Wednesday, October 5.

Headline News
White House Focus On Jobs: Veterans
August 5 -

(CNN) – President Obama is focusing his renewed job creation effort on unemployed veterans Friday, set to outline a new initiative that aims to help former members of the military find private sector jobs.

Headline News
Protecting Workers from the Effects of Heat
July 13 -

At times, workers may be required to work in hot environments for long periods. When the human body’s unable to maintain a normal temperature, heat-related illnesses can occur and may result in death. Read this fact sheet that provides information to employers on measures they should take to prevent worker illnesses and death caused by heat stress.

Press Release
Hoffa Applauds State Department Action on Pipeline
March 15 -

(WASHINGTON) —Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa today said he was pleased the State Department moved forward with the approval process of the Keystone-XL Pipeline. 

Headline News
Calgary Herald: U.S. Lawmakers Write to Clinton for Keystone-XL Approval
February 12 -

TransCanada Corp. on Friday said it has received more support from U.S. lawmakers for its Keystone XL pipeline project.

Headline News
Redi Mix Workers In Kansas City Join Local 541
December 9 -

Workers at All American Redi Mix in Kansas City, Missouri have voted to join Local 541.

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