Teamsters Local 270

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Teamsters Local 270 sanitation workers strike over unfair conditions

METAIRIE, La. — On November 5th, dozens of sanitation workers are gathering to protest what they call unfair labor practices. The union workers are petitioning for better pay, working conditions, and a fair contract. Trash has been a topic of frustration among residents in New Orleans for months.

(WASHINGTON) – The O’Brien-Zuckerman Teamsters United slate has been elected to lead the international union for the next five years.

If you suffered Damage to your home or your home is not liveable due to Hurricane Ida, please fill out this application completely and provide all the documation that is required. You must be a dues paying member of Teamsters Local 270 to qualify. Any questions, please contact Local 270 at (504)945-3152.

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THANK YOU from Teamsters Local 270

Sometimes just saying " Thank You" is what you need!! The Executive board and Business agents toured from Lake Charles to Baton Rouge to thank our Brothers and Sisters for all they do!! From Covid to Hurricanes, our members stood strong and fought the fight, That's what Teamsters do.

Teamsters Local 270 is proud to announce the ratification of a 3-year contract with A & S Transportation. The Negotiation was lead by Recording Secretary David Baynes and Business Agent Ashton Giron. Thanks to all that showed up and voted. Congrats and Welcome to Teamsters Local 270.

270 Community Involvement

Teamsters Local 270 together with The Big Brown Reaching Back Organization handed out over 500 Happy Meals to Children in the Greater New Orleans area on Saturday.

Teamster leaders from local unions that represent First Student workers voted overwhelmingly to endorse the tentative National Master First Student Agreement, paving the way for members to vote on the agreement in the near future. Ballots will be mailed to members on or about July 28 and are scheduled to be counted on or about August 18.

A & S Transportation Joins Local 270

(NEW ORLEANS) – With over 70 percent of workers signing cards in favor of representation, drivers and monitors employed by A&S Transportation have formed a union with Teamsters Local 270. The workers of A&S Transportation, a subsidiary of National Express, provide pupil transportation services for New Orleans Public Schools.

Essential Workers Resources Website

Today, Teamsters launched a new website to provide essential workers with resources on health and safety and workplace organizing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our union is committed to standing with all workers, both union and non-union. Employers and the government are failing to sufficiently protect workers.

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