Teamsters Local Union 961

Archive of Past Postings

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* August 8th Local 455's Car Show at 10 Lakeside Lane *

* Congress's July Recess Activities *

* Dunkin' Donuts Continues Attack On Working Families With Anti-Union Demands *

* Hoffa Commends Congress For Enacting Financial Reform *

* Teamsters Union Discredits Tribune's Case To FCC *

* "If You Hit The Medicare Prescription Drug "Donut Hole," You'll Receive a Check *

* Hoffa Lauds Lawmakers For Final Agreement On financial Reform *

* Teamsters Urge FCC To Protect Public Interest: Give employee Owners Voice At Tribune *

* Teamsters Tell Horizon Air That 'Destroying' Portland jobs Won't Fly *

* 96th Annual Ludlow Memorial Service *

 

* Rick Middleton Appointed Western Region Vice President *

* Horizon Air Pilots Petition NMB After Nearly Four Years Of Contract Talks *

* Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration *

* New Rules 1/21/10-Final rule: Requirements for Iternodal Equipment Providers and for motor Carriers and Drivers Operating Itermodal Equipment *

* Teamsters Disaster Relief Fund For Haiti *

*  Consumer Activists, Teamsters Take Fiat/Chrysler Protest To Detroit Auto Show  *

* Teamsters Say Shame On Fiat/Chrysler At Italian Consulate *

* UAL Contract Negotiation Update Jan. 22, 2010 *

* New York Post's Article on Hoffa *

* UAL  Negotiation Update 1-15-2010 *

* Cape Air Pilots Vote To Rejoin Teamsters *

* Denver Post Pressmen Chairman Election Results *

*YRCW Conference Call Available at www.teamster.org*

* Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers: What You Need To Know *

* Teamsters Crash Private Equity Conference, Tell CD&R To Stop Hurting American Jobs *

*  Teamsters Launch Grassroots Campaign To Save Jobs, Protect Pensions *

* Hoffa Says Teamsters Will Support Trade Pact That Protects Workers *

* Teamsters, China  Labor watch Protest KKR At Dow Jones Private Equity Conference*

* UAL Contract Negotiation Update *

* Continental Airlines Fleet Services Workers' Union Election Set For Jan. 4 - Feb. 8 *

* Teamsters Oppose Senate Plan To Tax Health Insurance Plans *

* UAL November Negotiations Update *

* Hoffa: Trade Reform Essential To Job Creation *

* Send A Message To GM And Chrysler's CEOs ! *

* Labor Union Nights With The Colorado Avalanche *

* Labor's Community Agency Needs Your Contribution

 

* Teamsters Protest Fiat/Chrysler, Raise "Damaged When Delivered ?" Banner *

* Teamsters Urge United Natural Foods, Inc. To Uphold Workers' Rights*

* Hoffa's Statement About Agreement With White House On Health Care Excise Tax *

* Unions benefit from Obama's decisions 5-5-9 *

* Continental Airlines contract negotiations update May 4th *

* Suspension of the June, July, August, 2009 general membership meetings *

* Retreat rights for YRC employees in the cut over change *

* Merger of YRC terminals *

* IBT safety and health facts swine influenza *

* UAL swine influenza update *

* Teamsters open negotiations in Chicago for United Airlines Mechanics *

* How to buy American *

* Frontier reports profit and bankruptcy exit plan *

* Tell congress to say "NO" to Panama FTA *

 

 

* Eula Cleveland, long time member and  pioneer activist dies at 81*

* Aloha Air Cargo fleet services workers vote to join Teamsters *

* Tuesday / Thursday talk to your senator days *

* Hoffa praises border shutdown *

* Continental fleet service workers seek Teamster representation   *

*  03-05-09 Continental Airlines contract update *

*  IBT update for January and February *

*  YRCW Headlines  *

* Teamsters filed for 113c against Frontier Airlines *

* Teamsters oppose Frontier's attempts to subcontract maintenance work *

*  How the 2009 stimulus bill works for Teamsters *

* Teasmters organiize 40,000 workers in 2008 *

* BTC supports aircraft maintenance outsourcing moratorium *

* Teamsters win grievance at Allied: members to receive $300 each *

* American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Overview *

* Atlas Air Cargo dispatchers vote to join Teamsters *

* Ray Burkhart funeral announcement *

* Eula Cleveland, long time member and  pioneer activist dies at 81*

* Horizon Air mechanics vote to become Teamsters *

* Dept. of Field & Political Action Summary April 14, 2009 *

* Teamster Form Committee to Review YRCW Pension Issues *

* Teamsters Central Region Vice President Cheryl Johnson Retires *

* Teamsters Praise Passage of Bill to Stop Employee Misclassification *

* Teamsters Airline Division Names Nagrotsky Deputy Director *

* Fired Reporters Hang Tough in Santa Barbara *

* Teamsters Praise House Passage of FAA Reauthorization Bill *

* Fired Reporters Hang Tough in Santa Barbara *

* Labor's Community Agency Golf Tournament *

* DOJ Opposes Antitrust for Continental *

* 6-22-09 Continental Airlines contract update *

* Republic Airways to Acquire Midwest Airlines *

* Frontier Airlines to be Bought by Republic Airways Under Bankruptcy *

* Final Bankruptcy Court Ruling Frontier Airlines ESOP Plan Termination *

* Continental Airlines fleet workers launch organizing campaign web site *

* UAL Negotiations Continue / Update *

* Punitive Attendance Policies At Regional Air Carriers *

* Teamster Women Raise The Stakes' In Las Vegas *

* Amerijet Pilots Approve First Teamsters Contract *

* Teamsters Call On Whole Foods, UNFI To Support Health Reform *

* Leading Proxy Voting Advisors Recommend FedEx Shareholders Vote For The Teamsters' Independent Chair Proposal *

* Midwest Airlines Laying Off 59 Flight Crew Members ( Milwaukee Journal Sentinel ) *

* AMERIJET Pilots Strike Fund Request, Contact Local 769 for Contributions Details *

* Frontier Airlines "Save Our Jobs"   Contact Your Politician *

* The Office will be Closed for Labor Day, Reopens on Tuesday *

* Frontier Airlines Stipulation and Order Dismissing the Appeal *

* Letter of Agreement Dismissing the Frontier Airline's Appeal *

*  Statement by US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Conclusion of the Preliminary Phase of the Continental Tarmac Delay Investigation *

* Hoffa Applauds Salvadoran President's Decision to Reopen Soto Murder Case *

* Frontier Airlines Withdraws Appeal of Bankruptcy Petition with Prejudice *

* The Wall Street Journal: Southwest Airlines - Frontier Airlines, Republic Airways *

* What Frontier Airlines Deal Means to Kansas City *

**  A Tribute to the USMC's 234th Birthday , November 10th **

* Political Coordinator Conference Call Summary 10/13/09 *

* Teamsters Launch National Campaign To Fight Bailed-Out Auto Giants' Destruction of Carhaul Industry *

* Hoffa and Continental Fleet Services Workers Announce Filing For Union Election *

* UAL Craft Meeting For Oct. 22nd Has Been Cancelled *

* Fed EX Update *

* Teamsters Airline Division Supports Allied Pilots Association *

* Teamsters and Flight Options Management Agree To Rigorous Bargaining Schedule In Attempt To Finalize Pilots' First Contract *

* UAL Agreement reached on Joint Board of Adjustment *

* Memorandum of Understanding Between UAL and Teamsters *

* Health Insurance Reform "Call-In-Day" This Wednesday, September 30th *

* Groups Protest Whole Foods, Unfi At Natural Products Expo In Boston *

* McKesson Board Turns Blind Eye To Shareholders *

* Teamsters Commend Decision To Fix Hours Of Service Rule *

* Teamsters Commend Bipartisan Bill On Pension Reform To Protect Workers *

* Teamsters Commend White House Efforts to Reopen Delaware GM Plant *

* Teamsters Protest U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Extreme Agenda *

* Cars Damaged When Delivered (Chrysler) *

* Teamsters Applaud Attorneys General For Action On FedEx Ground's Illegal Driver Misclassification Scheme *

* IBT Legislative Update - September 2009 *

* Law Makers Question GM, Chrysler Carhaul Moves *

* Local 961 Files Grievance to Frontier Airlines Concerning Contracting of Work Covered under the Collective Bargaining Agreement *

* Health Insurance Reform Update *

* Teamsters Endorse YRCW Bank Amendment *

* IBT has Terminated it's Initiatives regarding Key Bank *

* Food and Coat Drive , 11-19,20,21-09 *

 

 

 

 

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* Please Honor all Picket Lines and/or Ambulatory Picking At Duffy Crane and Hauling *

* Memorial Service For Hartford Distributors Workers *

*  New Law Bans Lifetime Limit on Essential Health Benefits *

* Teamsters' Political Action Pays Off for Local 952 *

* Labor Letter - American Income Life & National Income Life Labor Advisory Board *

* Lanier Brugh Corporation Hiring Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers *

* Teamsters Are In Involved In A Labor Dispute With Ascension Health *

* Campaign Launches New Video Mocking Claim That FEDEX Is An Airline *

* Election Results For UAL's Grievance Committees *

* Continental/United's Testimony Before Senate May 27, 2010 *

* Teamsters Commend House For Passing Tax and Benefits Bill *

* Hoffa Denounces Campaign To Spread Falsehoods About Pension Relief *

* Byrd Appointed To FMCSA Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee *

* ABF Freight Teamsters Reject Plan To Protect Jobs, Benefits *

* Teamsters, YRCW To Discuss Company's Re-entry Into Union Funds *

* Monthly State Legislative Blast *

* Teamsters Applaud Federal Rule Change making It Fairer For Airline, Railway Employees To Form Unions *

* Save Jobs and Pensions, Call Your Senators *

* Hoffa: Labor Ministers Will Help Put focus On Jobs At G-20 Summit *

* Protecting America's Workers Act (PAWA) *

* Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust 2009 Annual Funding Notice *

* 18th Annual Mel Cohen Memorial Golf Classic & Fundraiser *

* H.R. 4872 *

* Teamsters Praise Of Health Care Reform Reconciliation Bill *

 

* American High Speed Rail Alliance Names BLET Vice President To Board *

* IBT Legislative Update - June 2010 *

* Teamsters Commend Congress for Passing Pension Relief Bill *

* ASA Mechanics and Related File For Union Election, Seek Teamsters Representation *

* New Laws Address I-70 Truck Speeds *

* BMWED Safety Director Appointed To U.S. DOT Committee *

* Teamsters Support Senate Efforts To Protect Workers From Misclassification *

* Warning: 'Toy Story 3' Partnership With Toys R Us may Be Toxic for Kids *

* Teamsters Seek Investor Protection Against Private Equity Firms' Double-Dealing *

* Hoffa Commends Congress For Rules On Private Investment Funds *

 

* IBT Legislative Update - April 2010 *

* George Miranda Sworn In As International Vice President *

* Teamsters To Closely Monitor Continental- United Merger *

* Continental Airlines - United Airlines Merger Web Site *

*-Teamsters Win Frontier Airlines Federal Court Case, Company Ordered to Restore Jobs

-Decision Granting Preliminary Injunction for Frontier Airlines

-Teamsters Praise Court Decision On Frontier Airlines Workers

* Teamsters Launch Campaign: 'FEDEX Drivers Aren't Pilots' *

* Ken Hall, International Vice President and Director, Package Division / New Express Carrier Website *

* Teamsters Praise Legislation To Stop Worker Misclassification *

* Hoffa Urges Senate To Continue On Path Of Real Financial Reform *

 

* Teamsters, ABF Reach Tentative Agreement On Plan To Protect Members' jobs, Benefits *

* Hoffa Praises Obama For Promoting Project labor Agreements *

* Hoffa Pledges To Fight For Working Families, Protect Middle Class During Speech At Wayne State University *

* Teamsters Commend Rep. Defazio for Stand On Renegotiating NAFTA *

* Tentative Agreement reached On Article  XVI Transportation *

* IBT / Frontier Flight Attendants Organizing Web Site *

*  Joint Letter From The Coalition of Unions From Continental Airlines *

* Teamsters Applaud Appointment Of Becker, Pearce To NLRB *

* Teamsters Join With Consumer Activists To Protest Fiat/Chrysler CEO At Auto Forum *

* 2010 Unity Conference Form *

 

* Please Read The Following Teamster's Court Actions Against Frontier And Republic Airlines *

* Motion Of The IBT For Preliminary Injunction To Frontier Airlines *

* Complaint And Jury Demand *

* Declaration Of Steven Salerno *

* Declaration of Adam Nightengale *

* Declaration of Matthew Fazakas *

* Summons In A Civil Action *

 

*  Regulatory Guidance - Texting While Driving Ban *

* Teamsters Mourn Loss Of Coleman Davis *

* Hoffa Supports Cantwell Call For Crackdown On Derivatives *

* Teamsters Support Solis' Budget *

* Teamsters Applaud Confirmation Of Patricia Smith As Labor Solicitor *

* DOT Office Of Drug and Alcohol Policy And Compliance Notice *

* Teamsters Praise Obama Budget For Focus On Jobs *

* Teamsters, Flight Options Reach tentative Agreement *

*  Consumers, Teamsters Protest Fiat/Chrysler At Washington D.C. Auto Show *

* Letter from David Bourne, Director Airline Division To Continental Airlines Maintenance *

 

* Hoffa Applauds Obama For Prosing Stricter Bank Regulation *

* Teamsters Seek Reversal Of Bush-Era Hours-of-Service Rule *

* High Court Rolls Back Campaign Spending Limits *

* Federal Judge Rules Teamsters May Exercise Free Speech Rights at the Auto Show in Detroit *

* Teamsters Protest Fiat/Chrysler at Red Wings Game, Auto Show *

* Carhaul Drivers' Families March For Justice At Auto Show *

* Teamsters, Elected Officials Rally for Jobs at Auto Show *

* Hoffa Meets With Vice President Biden To Press For Job Creation *

* Hoffa Praises Obama for Proposing Responsibility Fee On Big Banks *

* A Conference Call For Carhaul Teamsters is scheduled for 5:30 pm Wednesday, January 27, 2010 *

* United Airlines v. IAM 2001 lawsuit *

* Teamsters Call on House To Pass Hazmat Regulation *

* Motion To Proceed In The Debate On Health Insurance Reform Passes The Senate *

* The New Carhaul Website is Now "Live" *

* Conference Call For Carhaul Members - Oct. 28th @ 6pm Eastern Time *

* Republic Flight Attendants Welcome Frontier Flight Attendants *

* Greetings Frontier Flight Attendants, Facts For Frontier Airlines *

* United Airlines Negotiations Update *

* Health Insurance Reform Update *

 

* Denver Bronco Tickets Raffle for 2009*

* Industrial Trades EFCA *

* Tell Your Representative to vote "YES" on the FAA Reauthorization Bill *

* Denver DA , Mitch Morrissey's May Fraud Alert *

* Chris Moore Chair, TMAC *

* Teamsters Vice President Fred Potter to head port division *

* Horizon Air mechanics vote to become Teamsters *

* Dept. of Field & Political Action Summary April 14, 2009 *

* Teamsters applauds Rep. Patrick Murphy's support *

* Meet Congressman Jared Polis, April 18 *

* Discussions with Senator Michael Bennet, April 25 *

* Hoffa to Lahood: safety first on America's highways *

* UPS Freight  Home Page *

*  YRC Contributions to Pension Funds *

* Teamsters call on FEDEX to accept panel recommendations *

* FEDEX is told not to hold American jobs hostage *

* King County Washington puts Key Bank contract out for bid *

* DNA pressman ratify new contract *

* James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund *

* Hoffa denounces Mexican tariff threat *

* Ron Kirk as U.S. Trade Representative *

* Hoffa applauds House for keeping wage protections in Bill *

* Ohio Teamsters pull $14 Million out of Keybank *

* "Rats" corralled *

* IBT - UAL starts CBA negotiations *

* IBT - UAL starts CBA negotiations *

* Aloha Air Cargo fleet services workers vote to join Teamsters *

* Teamsters applauds Rep. Patrick Murphy's support *

* Meet Congressman Jared Polis, April 18 *

* Discussions with Senator Michael Bennet, April 25 *

* Hoffa to Lahood: safety first on America's highways *

* UPS Freight  Home Page *

* Hoffa Opposes Panama Trade Deal as Expansion of Global Financial Casino *

* Local Union Leaders Give TNFINC Authority to Negotiate YRCW Plan *

* Colorado Council of Teamsters DRIVE Golf Tournament *

*Minneapolis Newspaper Reorganization / YRC Wins Pension Deferral *

* Latest Court Documents RE: Frontier Airlines Bankruptcy *

* FedEx Launches Deceptive Campaign to Protect Special Deal in Congress *

* Political Coordinators Call Summary August 11, 2009 *

* Continental Airlines Negotiations Update Aug. 14, 2009 *

* Hoffa Celebrates African American Contributions to Union Movement

During a Speech at Teamsters National Black Caucus *

* Teamsters Supports "Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act" *

* Teamsters Airline Division Involvement Promotes Industry Change *

* IBT Legislative Update: June-July *

* YRCW and Equal Sacrifice *

* Health Care "We Can't Wait '09" *

* UAL Negations: Overhauling Grievance Procedures  *

* Teamsters Hail Court Decision on Frontier Airlines *

* Matthew Fazakas Responds to the Court Rulings for Frontier Airlines *

* District Court Rules on Frontier Airlines *

* Bill Zollars Responds to Hoffa *

* Tell Congress to Oppose the Taxation of Health Care Benefits *

* Teamsters, YRCW Continue Exchanging Proposals *

* Colorado Council of Teamsters DRIVE Golf Tournament *

* Teamsters Take Carhaul Jobs fight To Skies Over Chrysler's Meeting *

* Teamsters Protest Fiat/Chrysler's Attack On American Carhaul Jobs Outside Embassy of Italy *

* Ramon Gonzalez Replaces Don Slawinski as a Trustee *

* Teamsters National UPS Freight Grievance Committee Minutes 10/2009 *

* Teamsters Applaud Vote On Consumer Financial Protection Agency *

* Frontier's Operating Report For August 2009 *

* Hoffa On Health Care Reform: 'Time To Get This Done'

 * Important Pension Legislation Passes U.S. Senate *

* Win  a 2010 Camero From The Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund *

* Hoffa Applauds Move To Repeal NAFTA *

* Show Your Teamster Pride With All New Teamster Merchandise from the TeamFundStore  or go online  to www.teamfundstore.com *

* Hoffa Praises Obama For Sticking To Agreement On Health Plan Tax *

* Monthly State Legislative Report *

*  Continental Fleet Service Workers Vote Overwhelmingly To Join Teamsters *

* NEEDED ASAP !!!   Your Help Is Needed For Letter Writing and/or Phone Calling  To Our Federally Elected Senators and Representatives.  *

 

 

 

 

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