For Immediate Release 

May 15, 2026 

NLRB Demands Republic Services/Browning-Ferris Bargain with Teamsters Local 350

Board’s Decision End Landmark Joint Employer Dispute after Lengthy Battle 

(OAKLAND, Calif.) – The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has ended a lengthy joint employer dispute between the multibillion-dollar waste giant Republic Services and Teamsters Local 350, ruling in the union’s favor.

Over a decade ago, 200 workers at Republic Services — at the time doing business as Browning Ferris — voted to join Local 350.

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For Immediate Release 

May 06, 2026

Drivers at Flowers Foods Ratify First Contract

Workers in Modesto Become First to Unionize at Company Nationwide 

(MODESTO, Calif.) – Workers at Flowers Foods in Modesto, Calif., have voted to ratify a strong first agreement, becoming the first group to organize and win a union contract at the company nationwide. The 12 members of Teamsters Local 948 secured increased wages,

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For Immediate Release  

April 27, 2026 

Over 100 Workers, Represented by Teamsters Local 533 Secure First Contract  

Organized workers win strong wages, sick pay, healthcare, and retirement benefits.  

(WINNEMUCCA, NV) — 114 workers at Diversified – Student Transportation of America (STA) in Winnemucca and Elko secured their first labor contract after the unit organized in November last year. At the time of the contract ratification 114 members are in the unit with additional new hires joining in the coming weeks as demand for work continues to grow.

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