United Airlines Teamsters have overwhelmingly rejected the greedy carrier’s latest disgraceful economic proposal with a 99.5 percent “no” vote, rebuffing the company’s attempt to cut their wages and send their work to China.

The Teamsters Union represents over 10,000 United Airlines aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs), nationwide, including 2,000 members at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

In mid-March, hundreds of United Airlines AMTs, joined by Teamsters from across Joint Council 7, rallied outside the United Airlines Maintenance Base in San Francisco as part of their fight for a contract that reflects their contributions to the company’s record-breaking profits.

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TomaTek Local 856 members have voted by 91% to ratify their first Teamsters 856 contract—a landmark four-year agreement that includes average raises of 20% in the first year alone, and yearly increases thereafter.

“I’ve been working at this company for 30 years and I’ve been waiting all these years for a raise and thank God, we’ve achieved it,” said Negotiating Committee Member Elisabeth Zamora. “We couldn’t have done it alone. It’s an honor to belong to this great Teamsters family,” she continued.

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Front office staff overwhelmingly ratify wage increases, pension, employer-paid healthcare.

On Nov. 22, 2023, Teamsters 856 members at the Le Méridien hotel, now known as The Jay, in San Francisco, ratified their first union contract.

“Today marks a significant victory for our members at the Le Méridien as they ratify their first union contract,” said Peter Finn, Teamsters Local 856 Principal Officer. “This milestone is a testament to the strength and solidarity of each and every Teamsters member.

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The 2023 Teamsters Women’s Conference kicked off on Monday, August 28, setting the stage for a vibrant celebration of unity, empowerment, and progress. With over 1,500 Teamster women in attendance, this year’s conference was the largest in our history.

“I couldn’t be prouder of our Teamsters 856 members who represented our local at the Teamsters Women’s Conference,” said Peter Finn, Teamsters Local 856 Principal Officer. “From the moment the doors opened until the closing remarks,

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