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Teamsters Local 804 Honors Juneteenth

Today, our Local Union recognizes Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and serves as a reminder of the continuing struggle for racial and economic justice.

Vincent Perrone Re-elected as International Union Trustee

Sean M O'Brien and Fred Zuckerman have been re-elected to lead the Teamsters for five more years along with the entire O'Brien Zuckerman Teamsters United slate. Local 804's president Vincent Perrone has been re-elected as an IBT Trustee and was the leading vote-getter with 96% of the vote.

Wage Increases and a COLA Raise for UPS Teamsters

UPS Teamsters who have completed progression will get a raise of $1.22 on August 1, including a 22 cent-cost of living increase (COLA).

BLET Teamsters and Union Coalition Strike Delivers Fair Wages

After three days on strike, 3,500 commuter rail workers from the Teamsters and four other unions have won a new contract with the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) in New York. Workers won all the wage increases they demanded.

BLET Teamsters Strike Nation’s Largest Commuter Rail Network for Fair Contract

After working without raises for more than four years amid an affordability crisis, 500 Rail Teamsters in New York are striking with a coalition of four other unions for a fair contract. 

Taking Action on International Workers Day

To celebrate May Day, Local 804 is joining a rally organized by the Central Labor Council. Local 804 members also marched on Amazon offices with labor and community allies to protest the harm the company causes workers and our communities. 

Local 804 Strikes Back at Amazon

Local 804 members joined picket lines in Maspeth to strike back against union-busting at Amazon.

UPS Negotiates Agreement on Buyouts, Job Creation

UPS and the International Union have reached a negotiated settlement over the company’s Driver Choice Program. Under the agreement, drivers will be offered a $150,000 buyout by seniority order in every region. The agreement also requires UPS to fill 30,000 new full-time jobs.

Local 804 Publishes Report on Last-Mile and E-Commerce Safety Hazards in New York City

Local 804 has issued a new report documenting growing safety hazards caused by the explosion of e-commerce and last mile delivery and the need for new protections for workers and the public.

Take Action: Tell City Council to Pass the Delivery Protection Act

New York Teamsters are taking action to protect Amazon workers and other delivery workers across New York City.