Teamsters Trained to Protect our Nation Against Terrorism
Teamsters are now serving in a program authorized by Congress to help strengthen our nation’s critical infrastructure against potential risks from terrorist attacks. The First Observer program is intended to protect our nation’s transportation systems where Teamsters work every day. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration awarded a First Observer grant to a consortium of contractors, including the Teamsters Union.
Employee Free Choice Act Now - This important piece of legislation would restore fairness and the promise of the American Dream to millions of people who have been shut out far too long. Find out how the Employee Free Choice Act would swell the ranks of the American middle class while being the engine for economic growth and shared prosperity.
More Than 43,000 Workers Join the Teamsters in 2008 - Last year, the Teamsters Union reached a landmark, organizing 43,449 workers into the union, and providing tens of thousands of workers with a more secure future for themselves and for their families.
Teamsters Go All Out to Elect President Obama - The Teamsters worked long and hard to put a man they claim as their own in the White House as an unprecedented number of Teamster boots hit the ground to elect Barack Obama president of the United States.
Vote Obama/Biden on November 4 - Read Republican candidate Sen. John McCain's record on labor policies. Plus: Union Donates $200,000 to Iowa Flood victims; National Caucuses Shape Union for the Future; Teamsters Rally in Support of Anheuser-Busch Workers; and the union's continued fight to promote clean and safe ports.
Members Mobilize to Elect Obama in November - This special edition highlights the 2008 elections, including voter information, where candidates stand on issues and how President Barack Obama will help working families.
Flying High - 8,600 United Airlines Mechanics and Related Employees Join the Teamsters. Plus: Hoffa demands changes to global trade rules; 2008 Unity Conference coverage; and thousands rally for union solidarity at the Port of Los Angeles.
Freight Members Step Up - Workers Embrace Change, Overwhelmingly Ratify NMFA. Plus: Teamsters endorse Sen. Barack Obama for President; A new era at New Era Cap; coverage of International Union Warehouse Division meetings in San Diego, California; and a Teamster hero retires from the Army Reserve at 60.
Full Steam Ahead at UPS Freight - Thousands of UPS Freight Workers Join the Teamsters. Plus: More First Student and First Transit drivers join the Teamsters; Local 117 focuses on representing and building existing units; MV Transportation workers organize, ratify strong contract; and Memphis workers emulate 1968 sanitation struggle.
