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TEAMSTERS AT AIRGAS PREPARE TO STRIKE
Ohio and Michigan Workers Demand Fair Contract, End to Unfair Labor Practices WASHINGTON, June 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Teamsters at Airgas are preparing to take action as the company continues to stall at the bargaining table and violate federal labor laws. Workers represented by Teamsters Local 283 in Ferndale, Mich., and Teamsters Local 507 in Cleveland have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. If Airgas fails to present a fair contract, workers in Michigan and Ohio will join Teamsters Local 701 members in New Jersey, who were already forced onto the picket line last week. 'Airgas management is playing hardball and actively undermining our members' rights,' said Juan Campos, Director of the Teamsters Tankhaul Division and Teamsters International Vice President At-Large. 'The company is dragging out negotiations on purpose. They think they can wear our members down if they keep stalling. But Teamsters are more fired up than ever and ready for this fight.' Airgas, a subsidiary of French multinational Air Liquide, is the largest U.S. distributor of industrial, medical, and specialty gases. The company pulled in nearly $30 billion last year — but despite record profits and revenue, it continues to break the law and refuses to offer contracts that meet industry standards. 'Our members are done being strung along by this company,' said Dan Chavez, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 507. 'A strike isn't our first choice, but if Airgas won't bargain in good faith or stop violating our rights, we're prepared to take action. This is a fight Airgas will regret starting.' The Teamsters represent hundreds of Airgas workers across the country. If the company fails to present a fair contract and refuses to rectify its unfair labor practices, a multi-local strike could see picket lines extend nationwide. 'The company has refused to offer a contract that respects the skill, dedication, and value our members bring to the job every single day,' said Steve Hicks, President of Local 283. 'If a strike happens, the blame lies squarely with Airgas management.' Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit for more information. Follow us on X @Teamsters and on Facebook at Contact:Colin McCullough, (856) 625-6856cmccullough@
Yahoo
3 days ago
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MASSACHUSETTS TEAMSTERS TO LOBBY FOR WORKER PROTECTION PACKAGE ON BEACON HILL
BOSTON, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters from across Massachusetts will testify at the state house tomorrow to demand lawmakers enact two critical bills that will improve workplace safety. H.2103/S.1307 will protect warehouse workers from unreasonable production quotas and H. 3995/S.1355 will protect workers from exposure to extreme temperatures. The hearing is in the Massachusetts General Court's Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development. Testimony will be immediately followed by a question-and-answer session with members of the committee and a worker delegation. Teamsters are pushing for similar legislation across the country to enact the Worker Protection Package, a series of state-level bills that protect employee safety, union jobs, and workplace democracy. California, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, and Washington have passed Teamsters-supported legislation to protect warehouse workers from unsafe production quotas. California, Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon, and Washington have Teamsters-backed occupational standards for extreme temperature exposure. WHAT: Teamsters Worker Protection Package Legislative Hearing WHEN: Wednesday, June 17, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – (until to-be-determined time) WHO: Tom Mari, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Joint Council 10 and President of Teamsters Local 25Sal Valente, Member of Teamsters Local 25 and UPS workerLuis Andrade, Member of Teamsters Local 25 and Stop & Shop warehouse workerMax Cardone, former Amazon warehouse worker WHERE: Massachusetts State House, Room B124 Beacon Street Boston, MA 02133The hearing will also be livestreamed at: INTERVIEWS: Available upon request Media Contact: Matt McQuaid, (617) 894-0669mmcquaid@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE International Brotherhood of Teamsters Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
13-06-2025
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LABOR BOARD ISSUES ANOTHER COMPLAINT AGAINST AMAZON
Teamsters Keep National Pressure on Corporate Giant SAN FRANCISCO, June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Region 20 issued a complaint against Amazon over its illegal union-busting activity at the DCK6 facility in San Francisco. This marks another win for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters in its ongoing battle against the two trillion-dollar company. 'Amazon Teamsters are securing victories on the ground and in the courts,' said Randy Korgan, Director of the Teamsters Amazon Division. 'Workers will not back down, and we will continue to take on this behemoth of a company.' Recent NLRB rulings are making serious progress to hold Amazon accountable for its worker violations. The government's latest complaint seeks to force Amazon to rehire fired workers and ensure union supporters receive the raises, bonuses, and promotions they deserve. The Teamsters continue to fight back against Amazon on multiple fronts. NLRB Region 20 issued another complaint against Amazon at the DCK6 facility in April to force the company to bargain with the Teamsters. Both complaints come on the heels of a historic holiday season strike in December. More than 100 workers in San Francisco joined Teamsters across the country for a nationwide unfair labor practice strike that brought national attention to abusive conditions at Amazon. 'Amazon tried every trick in the book to stop us from organizing a union and we succeeded anyway,' said Ken Chu, an Amazon Teamster at DCK6. 'Our warehouse is now a Teamsters shop. Our union is getting stronger while Amazon is being punished for its lawbreaking.' Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents over 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit for more information. Follow us on X @Teamsters and on Facebook at Contact: Colin McCullough, (856) 625-6856 [email protected] View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Yahoo
13-06-2025
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LABOR BOARD ISSUES ANOTHER COMPLAINT AGAINST AMAZON
Teamsters Keep National Pressure on Corporate Giant SAN FRANCISCO, June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Region 20 issued a complaint against Amazon over its illegal union-busting activity at the DCK6 facility in San Francisco. This marks another win for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters in its ongoing battle against the two trillion-dollar company. "Amazon Teamsters are securing victories on the ground and in the courts," said Randy Korgan, Director of the Teamsters Amazon Division. "Workers will not back down, and we will continue to take on this behemoth of a company." Recent NLRB rulings are making serious progress to hold Amazon accountable for its worker violations. The government's latest complaint seeks to force Amazon to rehire fired workers and ensure union supporters receive the raises, bonuses, and promotions they deserve. The Teamsters continue to fight back against Amazon on multiple fronts. NLRB Region 20 issued another complaint against Amazon at the DCK6 facility in April to force the company to bargain with the Teamsters. Both complaints come on the heels of a historic holiday season strike in December. More than 100 workers in San Francisco joined Teamsters across the country for a nationwide unfair labor practice strike that brought national attention to abusive conditions at Amazon. "Amazon tried every trick in the book to stop us from organizing a union and we succeeded anyway," said Ken Chu, an Amazon Teamster at DCK6. "Our warehouse is now a Teamsters shop. Our union is getting stronger while Amazon is being punished for its lawbreaking." Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents over 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit for more information. Follow us on X @Teamsters and on Facebook at Contact:Colin McCullough, (856) 625-6856cmccullough@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE International Brotherhood of Teamsters Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
13-06-2025
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News in brief
Russo congratulates new Ohio Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Clyde COLUMBUS — House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) released the following statement congratulating Kathleen Clyde on her election as Chair of the Ohio Democratic Party: 'Congratulations to Kathleen Clyde on her election as Chair of the Ohio Democratic Party. Kathleen brings valuable experience as a former state representative in the Ohio House, along with a deep commitment to democratic values and fair elections. She has been a tireless advocate for working families and the future of our state. I'm confident her leadership will energize our party and help deliver results for Ohioans. I look forward to working alongside her in the fights ahead,' said Leader Russo. CSX Teamsters ratify new contract INDEPENDENCE — Thousands of locomotive engineers at CSX Transportation have voted to ratify a new contract. They are represented by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen of the Teamsters Rail Conference. 'It's an honor to congratulate our members at CSXT for earning this hard-fought contract,' said Mark Wallace, President of the BLET and the Teamsters Rail Conference. 'Adding paid sick days without concession has been a contentious issue that the BLET refused to concede. But thanks to the hard work of our negotiating team, we were able to get it done.' These 3,500 CSXT locomotive engineers will earn raises of 18.77 percent over the life of the agreement and five additional sick days per year, in addition to improved work rules. 'The gains our members secured in this contract were a long time coming,' said Randy Fannon, Vice President of the BLET. 'Our years of negotiating and fighting for the fair treatment our members deserve are finally paying off.'
