(OAKLAND, Calif.) – School bus drivers with Durham School Services in Hayward and Livermore, Calif., joined today with Teamster, political, religious and other community leaders at a “Driver Speak Out” to demand better working conditions.

(WASHINGTON) – First Student monitors in Olathe, Kan., have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 838 in Kansas City, Mo. The 95 workers are uniting for better wages, benefits, respect and a voice on the job.

ROSEMONT — The management of Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare could be facing a labor dispute after refusing to bargain in good faith with Teamsters Local 727 over a new contract for bellmen and shuttle drivers at the Rosemont hotel.

Oscar buzz has filled the air, but this time it’s not about the nominees. The union that represents the makers of the iconic Academy Award statue is crying foul over contract negotiations with the Chicago-based awards manufacturer.