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Local 727 Wins Fight to Secure Six-Year Rollex Contract with Raises
November 8 -

Local 727 reports President John Coli Jr. secured a six-year contract that includes raises, benefits improvements and maintenance of health and welfare coverage for the 76 members at building materials manufacturer Rollex.

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Manufacturing Company Rollex Demands Drastic Wage Cuts for Union Members
October 24 -

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. - Building materials manufacturer Rollex is making radical demands to cut workers’ wages and benefits while claiming the company’s profits have nothing to do with its proposals.

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Teamsters Applaud Signing of Military Commercial Drivers' License Act
October 19 -

(WASHINGTON) – Teamsters across the country are applauding President Barack Obama’s signing into law today of the Military Commercial Driver’s License Act of 2012.

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New Law Will Ease Steps for Veterans to Receive Truckers’ Licenses
October 18 -

Unemployment is a big problem facing veterans, but new legislation will help military service members with relevant experience fill open commercial truck driving jobs, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, told a small crowd gathered Wednesday at a local union hall.

Press Release
New Pension Fund for Pipeline Workers Established
October 5 -

(WASHINGTON) –The trustees that comprise the board of the newly established National Teamsters Pipeline Pension Fund met on Sept. 28 at the IBT to discuss final stages for setting up the fund and other organizational matters. This pension fund will provide benefits for Teamsters who are pipeline workers.

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Teamsters’ Union Workers Strike At Grand Rapids Gravel For Third Week
August 7 -

More than 60 union workers at Grand Rapids Gravel Company are beginning their third week on strike over a proposed wage cut. Now the private company has security to protect replacement workers and equipment.

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Military Leader Champions Teamsters’ Veterans Training
July 24 -

The Special Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff became the latest advocate of Teamsters Joint Council 25’s diverse veterans work programs during a visit to the union’s training facilities on July 18.

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Message From The Director
July 18 -

General President Hoffa recently appointed Marion Davis Jr. to be the Director of the Building Material and Construction Trade Division.

Press Release
Teamsters Applaud Signing of Surface Transportation Bill Into Law
July 6 -

(WASHINGTON) – The following is the official statement of Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa on President Obama signing the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill into law today.

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Oakland Army Base Redevelopment Plan Unanimously Approved
June 22 -

Teamsters Joint Council 7 applauded a nearly unanimous decision by the Oakland City Council to move forward with a plan to redevelop the Oakland Army Base.

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