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01.26.12» SLIDESHOW: Teamsters Denounce Strong-Arm Tactics By Indiana Republicans to Pass Right-to-Work
Fines and Intimidation Lead to Passage of Destructive Legislation in Indiana House

Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa yesterday condemned the passage of right-to-work legislation in the Indiana House of Representatives, denouncing the Republican majority's use of punitive tactics to compel Democrats to end their protest against the blatant attack on working families... MORE

01.25.12» Construction Trade Teamsters Ratify Three-Year Agreement
Local 786 Secures New Wages for Roofing, Sheet Metal Workers

More than 20 construction workers represented by Teamsters Local 786 are enjoying renewed workplace protections after ratifying a three-year contract on Jan. 11, 2012... MORE

01.23.12» Teamsters, Former Bears Linebacker Tackling Childhood Obesity
Otis Wilson Charitable Association Improving Health, Fitness for Chicago Youth

With childhood obesity on the rise, the Teamsters have teamed up with a former Chicago Bears superstar to tackle the problem head-on... MORE

01.20.12» Traffic Services Teamster Earns Master's Degree at 58 Years Old
Member Is Truly Inspiring, Local 700 Secretary-Treasurer Says

When Yvone Love was in high school, she made a promise to herself that she would earn both her bachelor's and master's degrees. Last month, the 58-year-old's dream was realized as she crossed the stage at Roosevelt University to receive her Masters of Finance... MORE

01.19.12» Teamster License Plates In Demand
Local 142 Pushes Plates As Joint Council 25 Collects Applications

Teamster specialty license plates have been available to members, retirees and residents across Indiana for nearly a year, and Teamsters Joint Council 25 wants to make it a reality in Illinois, too... MORE

REGISTER AT NO-COST FOR ILLINOIS TEAMSTER LICENSE PLATES
Joint Council 25 Covers Early Fees for First 1,500 Applicants

APPLY NOW FOR 2012-2013 JAMES R. HOFFA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Applications Accepted Until March 2012 for Teamster Children, Grandchildren

APPLY NOW FOR CHERYL JOHNSON TEAMSTER WOMEN'S SCHOLARSHIP
Applications Accepted Until May 2012 for Assistance From Women's Caucus

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