Teamsters

Teamsters nurses across the Corewell Health East system in Southeast Michigan are strike ready. These 10,000 workers are fighting for their first union contract — and they'll take it to the streets if Corewell doesn't give them the strong Teamsters contract they deserve.

This week, hundreds of Teamsters nurses and case managers at Henry Ford Genesys Hospital took their fight for a new contract to the Michigan state capitol. On Sept. 1, Teamsters were forced to the picket line after their employer violated numerous labor laws and attempted to gut their contract. Since then, the hospital has committed multiple unfair labor practices and refused to accept Teamsters' return-to-work agreement that would protect nurses’ seniority and allow experienced nurses to return to their jobs. “Like so many nurses, I didn’t become a nurse for contracts, negotiations, or to stand on strike lines. I became a nurse because I care about people. I became a nurse to help patients in their most vulnerable moments,” said Crystal Dhooghe, an emergency room nurse at Henry Ford Genesys Hospital. “Nurses aren’t asking for a lot. We are asking for a health care system that puts patients before profits — because health care should never be about how much you can cut. It should be about how well you can care.”

Today marks 200 days since Teamsters nurses and case managers at Henry Ford Genesys Hospital in Michigan were forced to the picket line by their employer. Through every season, these 750 Teamsters have held strong on the strike line.   It's long past due for Henry Ford leadership to reinstate skilled Teamsters nurses and end the monthslong ULP strike — and if they don't, the NLRB needs to step in and protect these workers and their jobs.

The Teamsters First Student National Negotiating Committee (TFSNNC) are continuing to fight for a new National Master Agreement for 18,000 Teamsters bus workers at First Student. While negotiations are progressing, First Student — the largest private school bus company in the country — has refused to put forward a proposal that delivers meaningful improvements for their bus drivers, monitors, and attendants. The union committee has been clear: they will not accept regressive proposals from the company and will not stop fighting for the contract Teamsters at First Student deserve.

Teamsters at First Student across the country have voted to authorize a strike. The nearly 18,000 bus workers — whose current National Master Agreement expires on March 31 — are fighting for a strong and fair contract that reflects the vital role they play in communities nationwide. If the company fails to get serious about negotiating bythe contract's expiration date, Teamsters are ready to take the necessary actions to win what they deserve. As drivers, monitors, and attendants, First Student Teamsters ensure thousands of children get to and from school safely every day. It's time First Student brought an agreement to the table that recognizes that.

Teamsters Local 570 hosted its annual stewards seminar today, bringing together rank-and-file leaders committed to protecting members across Maryland. The seminar was led by Local 570 President Sean Cedenio, whose leadership has fueled major growth and momentum. Over the past three years, the local has organized more than 400 new members, secured strong agreements with industry-leading gains, and built the financial strength to aggressively enforce contracts and defend members. Teamsters International Vice Presidents James Wright, Matt Taibi, Bill Hamilton, and Rocco Calo were in attendance, showing the full backing of the International Union behind Local 570. Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien addressed the group by video. “Like you, I too was once a steward back in Boston. I always tell people there’s no better job in the union,” O’Brien said. “You get to take on the boss face to face. You get to stand up for your friends and co-workers. You get to drive management nuts. You are the lifeblood of the Teamsters.”

Teamsters International Vice President Peter Finn recently appeared on the Today Show to talk about the threats that driverless truck companies like Gatik pose to motorist safety and middle-class careers. The Teamsters are fighting for regulations that impose common sense guardrails on autonomous vehicles all across the country.

Big Tech wants to automate away human workers.  Republican or Democrat, Congress must commit to AI regulation that creates and protects good jobs. @Labor_Caucus and @DonaldNorcross are 100% right. The House Democratic Commission on Artificial Intelligence must oppose federal preemption of state laws and include labor stakeholders as partners.

Over the past two weeks, thousands of Teamsters nurses at nine hospitals and campuses in southeastern Michigan turned out to vote YES to authorize a strike at Corewell Health East. With nearly 90% voting to authorize a strike, it should be crystal clear to Corewell management that we are united to win the best possible collective bargaining agreement for 10,000 Teamsters nurses.

The Teamsters are proud to support @RepHageman's bill which offers real, pro-driver solutions to persistent dangers in the trucking industry. Our union thanks you!

Registered nurses at Corewell Health East, represented by Teamsters Local 2024, have voted by nearly 90% to authorize a strike. The 10,000 nurses across nine hospitals and campuses throughout southeastern Michigan have been fighting for their first union contract since June 2025. “This overwhelming strike vote shows that nurses are done being bullied into silence while executives put profits over patients and gamble with our safety and our licenses,” said Rachel Szadyr, a cardiac ICU nurse and member of the bargaining committee. “It’s no secret that nurses everywhere are struggling. We keep losing incredible nurses because of a rigged system that lets so‑called nonprofit hospitals pile more responsibility onto nurses, while stripping away the resources we need to provide safe care. This isn’t sustainable and it’s exactly why we are fighting for the best possible contract.”

Delivery drivers represented by Teamsters Local 554 at Premier-Midwest Beer & Beverage have been on the picket line for six weeks fighting for a fair agreement. For over 30 years, Teamsters Local 554 was able to ratify contract after contract with the company. This all changed when Premier-Midwest was acquired by Texas-based Glazer’s Beer & Beverage, which is proposing $10 per hour pay cuts and changes to health care that would drastically increase the cost of insurance. Striking Premier-Midwest Teamsters have seen overwhelming support from their community and thank Dropkick Murphys and @osbornforne for joining the picket line.

This St. Patrick’s Day, the Teamsters proudly celebrate a shared history forged through struggle, migration, and collective action. From Dublin to Detroit, the Irish diaspora’s enduring commitment to organized labor continues to advance opportunity, justice, and prosperity for working people everywhere: justcauseteamsters.substack.com/p/from-dublin-…

History was made last night as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awarded the first-ever Oscar for Achievement in Casting to Teamsters Local 399's Cassandra Kulukundis for her work on "One Battle After Another." Two other Teamsters were also nominated in the category: Francine Maisler for "Sinners" (Local 399) and Jennifer Venditti for "Marty Supreme" (Local 817). The win and nominations are a testament to the skill, creativity, and hard work of union casting professionals who help bring the stories so many audiences love to life. Congratulations to Cassandra Kulukundis for this well-deserved honor, and to fellow Teamsters nominees Francine Maisler and Jennifer Venditti on their outstanding work.

More than 500 drivers and warehouse workers at Genesis Logistics, a wholly owned subsidiary of DHL, have voted overwhelmingly to ratify their first Teamsters contract. The group in Stafford, Va., jointly represented by Teamsters Local 322 and Local 639, secured higher wages, expanded paid time off, and improved working conditions. Last year, drivers at the company’s Stafford facility voted by a 90 percent margin to join the Teamsters. That campaign helped build momentum in the warehouse, where workers overwhelmingly supported union representation. Genesis Logistics management ultimately agreed to voluntarily recognize Local 639 through a card-check agreement. “Winning our first Teamsters contract is a promise of stability, dignity, and a future built alongside our sisters and brothers,” said Matthew Relford, a driver at Genesis Logistics and member of Local 322. “Our agreement means fair wages, real benefits, and the strength that comes from sticking together. As Teamsters, we are able to build something greater than ourselves.”

Airgas Teamsters at Local 251 secured a major arbitration victory after an arbitrator ruled the company violated Articles 5 and 10 of their collective bargaining agreement. The dispute arose when members honored Local 25’s picket line in solidarity with fellow Airgas Teamsters. In response, management retaliated—informing members there would be no work until further notice and bringing in a third party to replace bargaining unit work. The arbitrator determined that these actions were unjustified and in clear violation of the contract. The ruling affirms Local 251 members’ contractual right to honor picket lines without fear of discipline or discharge. “We were ready to stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters to ensure that they got the contracts they deserve,” said Modesto Hidalgo, 21-year Teamster and steward. “Not one of our members crossed the picket line extensions because we knew our rights and were ready to enforce them. There is nothing wrong with fighting for the right things.”