))
Your stop for updates on workers, politics, employers and all things Teamster.
The "Teamsters Stories" podcast addresses issues facing unionized workers. Teamsters Canada's podcast project gives voice to our members working in several industries to better understand and find solutions to the issues they face every day.
The ATAM is a bi-monthly message from the ExCo and Communications Committee that updates the membership on the current issues facing YOUR union.
EPISODE NOTES Listen to the latest edition of the Teamsters Podcast and hear how Teamsters and their families can qualify for tuition benefits to become airline mechanics, a much-needed job in the industry. SHOW NOTES Featuring interviews with Teamster Airline Division International Representatives Chris Moore and Bob Fisher, as well as Dan Bregman…
EPISODE NOTES Listen to the latest edition of the Teamsters Podcast and hear how President Biden and Congress delivered for the Teamsters, plus the union’s efforts to rein in Republic Services. SHOW NOTES Featuring audio and interviews from Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer; House Ways & Means Chairman Richard Neal; Local 667 political coordinat…
EPISODE NOTES Listen to the latest edition of the Teamsters Podcast and hear how Teamsters pitched in to help families in Louisiana devastated by Hurricane Ida. SHOW NOTES Featuring interviews with IBT Southern Region Disaster Relief Coordinator David Renshaw; Joint Council 75 President Jim Shurling; Local 991 Secretary-Treasurer Jim Gookins; Local…
EPISODE NOTES Listen to the latest edition of the Teamsters Podcast and hear how XPO workers in Florida and New Jersey approved first contracts with the company; Marathon Oil and Local 120 agree to new deal after strike; and combating the growing problem of excessive heat in the workplace. SHOW NOTES er and XPO driver Bruce Ryan; Greg Chockley, Nat…
February 2019. A 112-car train containing grain is headed to Field, British Columbia. On board are three Canadian Pacific employees: Dylan Paradis, Andrew Dockrell and Daniel Waldenberger-Bulmer. Little do the three men know that they will be the victims of a disaster that will have repercussions more than two years later...…
EPISODE NOTES Listen to the latest edition of the Teamsters Podcast about the 30th International Convention and hear how the union is building on past successes to power its latest organizing effort at online behemoth Amazon. Plus, Teamsters leaders Jim Hoffa and Ken Hall share their words of wisdom about the future of the union. SHOW NOTES Featuri…
EPISODE NOTES Listen to the latest edition of the Teamsters Podcast and hear how the union is flexing its muscles in D.C.’s Corridors of Power to make sure workers can join together and organize for better wages and safer workplaces. Plus, a leader Teamster official tells a Senate subcommittee about the future of freight. SHOW NOTES Featuring audio…
EPISODE NOTES Listen to the latest edition of the Teamsters Podcast and hear how the union is commemorating Workers’ Memorial Day by fighting to make workplaces safer. Plus learn about Teamster-authored new book focus on Long Island migrant camps. SHOW NOTES Featuring audio and interviews with Teamsters Safety & Health industrial hygienist Azita Ma…
EPISODE NOTES Listen to the latest edition of the Teamsters Podcast and hear how the union’s Safety & Health Department is educating the membership on the need to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. SHOW NOTES Featuring audio and interviews from Teamsters Safety & Health Deputy Director Enjoli DeGrasse; industrial hygienist Christopher Lott; industri…
EPISODE NOTES: Listen to this special edition of the Teamsters Podcast and hear how President Biden and Congress delivered pension relief to more than 1 million Americans after years of lobbying on the issue by the Teamsters SHOW NOTES: Featuring interviews with Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa and Teamsters Vice President At-Large John Murphy…
EPISODE NOTES Listen to the latest edition of the Teamsters Podcast and hear how Congress is nearing a vote on legislation that would boost faltering multiemployer pensions, saving the retirements of more than 1 million hardworking Americans. Plus, learn how one Atlanta-based USF Holland trucker has set a standard for safety on the streets. SHOW NO…
EPISODE NOTES Listen to the latest edition of the Teamsters Podcast and hear how the Teamsters are pushing the Biden administration and Congress to Build Back Stronger with secure pensions, strong unions and good jobs. SHOW NOTES Featuring audio and interviews with Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa; Local 120 member and dairy worker Dan Beam; C…
EPISODE NOTES Listen to the latest edition of the Teamsters Podcast and hear how children of Teamsters can apply to the James R. Hoffa Scholarship to help cover college and vocational education costs. Plus, Teamsters are working to get pro-worker legislation passed in Congress. SHOW NOTES Featuring interviews with Teamsters Local 612 President Don …
EPISODE NOTES Listen to the latest edition of the Teamsters Podcast and hear how Teamsters reached out to their fellow members to make sure they voted for pro-worker candidates. Plus, drivers hear from NIOSH about how to keep their trucks clean during the coronavirus pandemic. SHOW NOTES Featuring interviews with Teamsters National Field Director K…
EPISODE NOTES Listen to the latest edition of the Teamsters Podcast and hear how Teamsters are fighting to defeat California’s Prop 22, which would allow misclassification to continue to fester in the Golden State. Plus, drivers learn from a NIOSH official how to keep their trucks COVID-19 free. SHOW NOTES Featuring audio and interviews from Teamst…
EPISODE NOTES Listen to the latest edition of the Teamsters Podcast and hear how Pennsylvania Teamsters are using different techniques to turn out the vote this year, plus get a Capitol Hill update and learn from a NIOSH official how to stay safe on the job. SHOW NOTES Featuring audio and interviews from Rep. Susan Wild (D-Pa.); Rep. Brian Fitzgera…
EPISODE NOTES Listen to the latest edition of the Teamsters Podcast and get the latest news about the union, including its endorsement of the Biden-Harris ticket, participation in 2020 March on Washington and health and safety concerns. SHOW NOTES Featuring audio from Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa; Teamsters General Secretary-Treasurer Ken …
EPISODE NOTES Listen to the latest edition of the Teamsters Podcast and how learn how the union joined with labor allies in the Strike for Black Lives. Plus, we hear from a NIOSH official about how truckers can remain safe on the job. SHOW NOTES Featuring interviews and audio from Teamsters Human Rights and Diversity Commission Director Marcus King…
EPISODE NOTE Listen to the latest edition of the Teamsters Podcast and hear how a former attorney for the union is now running for the U.S. Senate. Plus, an update on critical federal legislation to keep workers safe and economically secure, and two Local 743 health care workers share what it’s like to on the frontlines of the coronavirus. SHOW NOT…
EPISODE NOTES Listen to the latest edition of the Teamsters Podcast and hear how the union is kick starting its 2020 election efforts to get members to vote for pro-worker candidates. Plus, Local 728 waste workers stand up against racial discrimination and for increased safety precautions. And more health and safety tips for our members. SHOW NOTES…
EPISODE NOTES Listen to the latest edition of the Teamsters Podcast and hear how union members took action all around the country last week to demand increase safety precautions for food supply chain workers. Plus, the Teamsters’ top health and safety official tells lawmakers more must be done to protect truckers. SHOW NOTES Featuring interviews an…
Mark explains why a combined seniority list can't be produced for AAWW and The Mole talks hiring and possible FAA events from AIMS mistakes. Epic Fail for Flt Ops. Don't miss this episode!
Mark discusses mendacity and it is the theme for this episode. The Mole with more Flt Ops missteps and an Epic Fail on a GDO. This one is short, but not to be missed!
What is a Pyrrhic victory? Mark explains and why AAWW just got one. Union Leadership response and the Mole on the happenings in Purchase. Epic Win and company promises you will hear. You need to hear this episode!
You don't know what you've lost until it's gone. Mark looks at AAWW's business happenings and the Mole talks Employee Handbook. Epic Fail is classic on this one, don't miss it!
Mark breaks down waiting and why it is so difficult. The Mole laughs and an amazing Epic Fail! Don't drown in your own tears, listen to this episode now!
Mark confronts hypocrisy in management and the Mole describes the chaos in Purchase. Proactive Epic Fail that still failed. All this and more, don't miss this episode!
Join Mark as he explains solidarity. The Mole discusses blown gaskets in a management meeting. Painful Epic Fail and a SVP Letter explained by the ATAM. Don't miss this episode!
Mark breaks down the industry news and the Mole has information about the company employee survey. Epic Win and a new website from you know who...don't miss this episode!
Mark examines the media and our coverage, Gary explains GDO usage, and Mark explores Atlas' self induced problems. Don't forget the Mole in this ATAM episode!
In this episode Mark hits the AAWW numbers as requested and the inside scoop from the Mole. Who runs Atlas Air? Finally, a Training Center update. Don't miss this one!
Listen while Mark explores a never seen press release and lauds an Epic Win for two separate crews with the same maintenance issue on the same plane. All this and the Mole, too!
In this episode, Mark explores PIC authority, expectations and who has it. The Mole gets into the act and an Epic Win PIC Flight Crew Report. Don't miss it!
Hot Mess is the theme for this ATAM. Want numbers for AAWW? We got them. Crew Reports and the Mole are all here! Don't miss this episode as Mark walks us through all the details.
Solidarity, Communication, FCR and CYA. Mark recaps last week's happenings and gives a clue to the future direction of the ATAM now downloaded 150 THOUSAND times! Don't miss this episode!
Sometimes there are just no words to describe your feelings.
In this episode Mark rocks with a contract comparison and an update on negotiations with the history of the Framework. The Mole and a Crew Epic WIN! Don't miss this one!
In this episode, Mark runs the spectrum from hiring and attrition to iPads and loving Atlas Air! The Mole and Epic Fail are all here!
Well, it's not Mike or Gary...Welcome Mark Bly as your new ATAM host with lots to say about our current situation. Epic Fail and Mole segments in this one, don't miss it!
We thank Gary for a 2018 full of awesome ATAMS! To all the Atlas and Southern Teamster, families a Happy Holidays and Blessed New Year in 2019! See you January 15th.
Gary "Rick Rolls" his way through Epic Fails and WINS! Ever wonder about all the money management says they can't pay you with? Well, this is just one small factoid in an episode of the ATAM that is truly and utterly, UNBELIEVABLE!
***ATAM 11/15/18 IS RELEASED*** According to Gary, this one is "fresh and lovely" with a bit of wild last minute news thrown in! Don't miss this episode!
Gary is back at the microphone again with some SCARY details and some great content too much to list. Give a listen to this episode because do not want to miss it!
Who's hosting? Yes, an ATAM alum is back at the microphone discussing important items you need to know as the "End Game" approaches. A Stinky Epic Fail and much, much more on this Atlas Teamster Action Message!
Gary has done it again! This episode is so jam packed there is too much to list! Flight Deck Special Request Code? Epic Fail in Spain! Don't miss the ATAM version of the Sound of Silence! Listen now!
Delayed but worth the wait! Holy shrinking Seniority Lists watch as our "Industry Experts" get no forward progress on staffing. New ATAM email address and so much more! Gary is on fire as he knocks down another killer episode!
Are you ready for some high culture? Well here is Gary's take on some of it. Fasten your seat belts, we are launching this episode now!
Early ATAM? Yes, INDEED! Just in time for our Check Airmen to ask the questions they know need asking from the soft shoe dancing team they will be seeing LIVE in MIA! The Mole has more revelations as Flight Operations continues to be a debacle. Gary has it all...check it out!
Think we have lost our edge? Think again! In this episode Gary gets us caught up on the news and mops the floor on the company as they continue to make a mess in the airline industry!
Tired of the same "ol' same ol'"? Where this isn't Ground Hog Day, but we are getting the idea we've all seen this situation before. Unity is all we need, plain and clear!
