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“Last Horsemen” Documentary Details Story of Teamster Carriage Drivers Who Fought to Save Historic Industry
The Last Horsemen of New York follows the story of the working class Teamster carriage-drivers who fought to save their historic industry. Opponents of the industry rocketed their chosen candidate to the top of the ticket and into City Hall, but …
Durham Workers Join Teamsters Local 243
(ANN ARBOR, Mich.) – More than 200 Durham School Services drivers and monitors have voted overwhelmingly to become members of Teamsters Local 243 in Plymouth Township, Michigan. The workers are responsible for transporting Ann Arbor Public Schools students. “These drivers …
Albany First Student Drivers and Monitors Vote to Join Teamsters Local 294
(ALBANY, N.Y.) – Drivers and Monitors in Albany, N.Y. have voted by a two-to-one margin to become members of Teamsters Local 294. The 172 drivers and monitors transport students for the Albany City School District. “We are thrilled to see …
Vancouver Local 31 Limo Drivers Ratify First Contract
Sixty-five Vancouver International Airport-based limousine drivers employed at Aerocar Service Ltd., Highend Limousine Ltd., 0935143 B.C. Ltd, and 632226 B.C. Ltd. voted unanimously earlier this month in favor of ratifying their first collective agreement. The bargaining committee endured many employer …
Chattanooga Durham Workers Are Latest School Bus Employees to Join Teamsters
(CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.) – School bus drivers and monitors who work at Durham School Services here voted last night to join Teamsters Local 327. The 269 workers will join thousands of other Durham employees nationwide already represented by the Teamsters. From …