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Teamsters Demand Greater Transparency of Uber’s Lobbying Expenditures
At Uber’s May 10 meeting of shareholders, the Teamsters will demand that the company fully disclose the funds and organizations it uses to lobby to protect its controversial and unprofitable business model.
A Message from Passenger Transportation Director Rick Middleton on Workers’ Memorial Day
Every year on April 28 the Teamsters remember all of our members who have sustained injuries, illnesses or even given their lives while on the job. This year we also want to recognize all of our school bus and transit …
When the Pandemic Hit, Teamsters Local 777 Leader Made Lemons Out of Lemonade
When the pandemic hit last year, Phyllis Pepper was one of many school bus monitors throughout Illinois who ended up losing out on work as a result of the move to online learning.
The Future is Public Transport
Public transport connects us – to our loved ones, our communities, our jobs and our cities. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, public transport systems and workers have kept our cities moving for the millions of essential workers and city residents who …
School Bus and Transit Workers are High Priority for Vaccine
The following is a statement from Rick Middleton, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 572 and Director of the Teamsters Passenger Transportation Division.