TEAMSTERS
Started: 1899 Detroit, MI. Workers (men) were being exploited for there trade. They would work 15 hr. days seven days a week for about $14 a week. Teamsters was formed to protect workers like this and get them better working conditions.
1,257,766 members currently
Teamsters strike agreement with California port carrier on drivers’ right to unionize
The limited agreement settles the union’s allegations that the company attempted to interfere with unionization attempts last fall
Agreement was Reached: 03/19/14
US Protective Services
Personal Serv & Private Organization
Cleveland, OH
Date Started 09/15/12
Number of days of strike: 11
Number of Employees of strike: 14
The Mission:
The Union’s primary responsibility is to organize and educate workers so that they will attain a higher standard of living. The basic focus of the union should be in four key areas:
What they can do for their members:
In addition to job protection, benefits and wages provided for in Teamster Contracts, the International Union provides additional services offered at a discounted cost to the membership. Because of the strength and size of the membership, Teamsters Union is able to negotiate these lower costs for services ranging from legal to medical to financial. They're always on the lookout for ways to save Teamster families money and increase their prosperity.
Teamsters strike agreement with California port carrier on drivers’ right to unionize
The limited agreement settles the union’s allegations that the company attempted to interfere with unionization attempts last fall
Agreement was Reached: 03/19/14
US Protective Services
Personal Serv & Private Organization
Cleveland, OH
Date Started 09/15/12
Number of days of strike: 11
Number of Employees of strike: 14
The Mission:
The Union’s primary responsibility is to organize and educate workers so that they will attain a higher standard of living. The basic focus of the union should be in four key areas:
- Organizing
- Negotiating strong contracts
- The consistent enforcement of those contracts on behalf of our members
- Fair representation for ALL
What they can do for their members:
In addition to job protection, benefits and wages provided for in Teamster Contracts, the International Union provides additional services offered at a discounted cost to the membership. Because of the strength and size of the membership, Teamsters Union is able to negotiate these lower costs for services ranging from legal to medical to financial. They're always on the lookout for ways to save Teamster families money and increase their prosperity.
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