Who We Are

 Open bargaining for contracts is essential. Full transparency at the bargaining table empowers members, holds negotiators and employers accountable, and builds trust. Hiding information creates doubt and weakens the membership.

 Internal organizing and education is crucial. As Ron Carey said, "you can't organize new members if you're constantly selling out the ones you have." We must educate, empower, and elevate our members, not just on contracts and grievances, but also on societal issues. We need to prepare the next generation for leadership through action, not just tough talk.

 In any organization there comes a time when institutional practices become outdated, when bureaucracy seems to serve no function. A review of our organizational functions and practices is in order. Our union works best when it is efficient and democratic. 

The Teamsters have made great strides in expanding union democracy at the International and at the Local level. However, rank-and-file members still do not have a say in  Joint-Council elections. We need direct rank-and-file elections at every level. Wherever your dues go, your vote for union leadership should follow. 

 Our current General President has isolated us from the rest of the labor movement by aligning with an anti-worker administration. When workers' rights and protections were threatened, there was no demand from our leadership to fight back. To win we need a united labor movement.

Despite promises to bring UPS "to their knees," our members are suffering from excessive overtime, constant harassment, and a lack of consequences for the company, buildings are closing, and jobs are being lost. If we're serious about standing up to UPS we need to be prepared to walk the line.