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The Teamsters History Project is looking for history, photos, or stories from the Local Union, as well as preparing a history book on ‘Teamster Participation During Major Conflicts’ to honour the sacrifice of thousands of Teamsters who served in the American and Canadian Armed Forces throughout history.

As part of this book, a list of all casualties incurred by Teamster members will be included. Much of this information has been drawn from The International Teamster Magazine. Unfortunately, not all battle fatalities were published in the Magazine, as not all Local Unions reported casualties to...

It is with the deepest regret that we must inform you that Brother Robert (Bobby) J. Kornhass, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 464, died at his home on Friday, July 11th.

Bobby’s death was sudden and caught everyone by surprise and we are all deeply saddened by his passing.

 After a number of years working at Dairyland, Bobby was first elected into office in 2001 as a Business Agent, a turbulent time for the Local Union.  Always capable and  energetic, Bobby endured a 10 week strike at The Original Cakerie and gave his all to the cause, eventually winning a good contract and endearing himself to...

The James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund has announced the topic for this year’s Essay Contest.  The topic will be:  The vast majority of union members make more than the minimum wage.  Why should Teamsters care what the minimum wage is?

Applications and Essays are due to the Fund no later than September 30, 2014.  

This year, 200 essays will be selected to be awarded one-time $1,000 scholarships.

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 James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship

The application, academic record, brochure and poster can be found at this link.

Please be advised that the deadline for receipt of the application and required academic record is March 31, 2014.

Right-to-work

WHAT ARE RIGHT-TO-WORK LAWS?

They are...

• Takes away your weekends, free time, vacations
• Offers low quality minimum wage jobs
• Reduces social benefits
• Takes away fair working conditions
• Undermines trade unions

Right-to-work is a concept and right-to-work laws derive from them. The concept covers everything that undermines workers directly or indirectly.

First of all the name “right-to-work” is deceiving. These laws are promoted by political leaders and legislators as ‘good’ and ‘progressive’, when in fact they are NOT. They reflect the interests of anti-union groups, right-wing...

The application, academic record, brochure and poster can be found at this link:
James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund

Please be advised that the deadline for receipt of the application and required academic records is March 31, 2014.