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Teamsters Statement on UPS Plane Crash
Amid breaking news tonight of a UPS plane crash at the Worldport facility in Louisville, the Teamsters Union is monitoring this developing tragic event on the ground. As this horrific scene is being investigated, prayers on behalf of our entire International Union are with those killed, injured, and affected, including their families, co-workers, and loved… Continue reading Teamsters Statement on UPS Plane Crash
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UPS to Expedite A/C Vehicles to Hottest States
Under New Letter of Agreement, Teamsters to Receive Retrofitted Package Cars Press Contact: Kara Deniz Email: kdeniz@teamster.org (WASHINGTON) – To help expedite delivery of 28,000 air-conditioned vehicles under the current national contract, United Parcel Service (UPS) has signed a new letter of agreement with the UPS Teamsters National Negotiating Committee to begin retrofitting 5,000 package cars with… Continue reading UPS to Expedite A/C Vehicles to Hottest States
Congressman Stauber Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to speed up Contracts for New Unions
September 16, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (R-MN) and Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ) held a press conference to announce the introduction of their Faster Labor Contracts Act, bipartisan legislation to ensure that when workers vote to form a union, employers are not allowed to drag out negotiations on a collective bargaining… Continue reading Congressman Stauber Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to speed up Contracts for New Unions
Local 171 Annual picnic. Thanks to everyone who came out and enjoyed the day with us
Local 171 joined hundreds of Teamsters today
Our own Brett McCormack was among the hundreds. Hundreds of Teamsters from across the country are took to Capitol Hill to lobby Congress on the top legislative priorities of North America’s strongest union like the Warehouse Worker Protection Act and the Faster Labor Contracts Act. Teamsters met directly with members of Congress across the aisle… Continue reading Local 171 joined hundreds of Teamsters today
Reminder
Reminder of Upcoming Local 171 Picnic at Blue Ridge Park on Saturday. The 10am meeting and the picnic to follow. The Picnic is for all Local 171 Members and their families and all Retirees. There will be food, fun, games for all. Bring the kids to have fun too. The playground is close to the… Continue reading Reminder
Local 171 Annual Picnic Saturday September 13th 10 am
ATTENTION UPS TEAMSTERS PART-TIMERS
UPS Teamsters part-timers are guaranteed the chance to work as a Seasonal Support Driver (SSD) before any “off the street” hires.They can do so by signing the interest list between Friday, August 15 – Monday, September 15.If you’re a UPS Teamsters part-timer, sign up now and make sure you work before any new hire… Continue reading ATTENTION UPS TEAMSTERS PART-TIMERS