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
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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
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
Teamsters use leverage to hold UPS accountable
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At 11th Hour, UPS Bows to Teamsters Strike Threat in 7 States
WASHINGTON) – United Parcel Service (UPS) bowed to a credible, coordinated strike threat authorized by the International of Teamsters around midnight after the union demanded the multibillion-dollar corporation cease multiple attacks on workers’ rights. With picket lines ready to assemble in the early morning hours Tuesday across seven states, the Teamsters secured a handful… Continue reading At 11th Hour, UPS Bows to Teamsters Strike Threat in 7 States