On Day Two of the 2026 Teamsters Public Services and Health Care Division conference, attendees heard from California Assemblymember Liz Ortega, Local 481 Secretary-Treasurer Erin Borgardt and Teamsters leaders on internal organizing. Following the morning session, hundreds of Teamsters rallied at San Diego State University in support of members of Teamsters Local 2010 throughout the California State University (CSU) system to demand that university leadership deliver on the raises established in their collective bargaining agreement. The conference will conclude this afternoon after the final round of workshop sessions.

The Teamsters Public Services and Health Care Division is the fastest growing division within the Teamsters. In the last two years alone, the Teamsters Public Services and Health Care Division has organized more than 20,000 new workers into North America’s strongest union. With 270,000 members, the Teamsters Public Services and Health Care Division is laser focused on the goal of 300,000 members.

After meeting with hundreds of UPS Teamsters this morning in Topeka, Kan., Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien and U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) spoke directly with Shawnee County Department of Corrections workers represented by Teamsters Local 696. Joined by Teamsters Central Region International Vice President Danny Avelyn and Local 696 President Michael Scribner, O’Brien and Sen. Marshall heard from Shawnee County DOC workers about the issues that are most critical to our members. By fiercely championing the cause of the American worker and Teamsters key legislative priorities, Sen. Marshall secured the endorsement of America’s strongest union in this year’s U.S. Senate election in Kansas. “The Kansas economy would grind to a halt without the hard work and commitment of thousands of Teamsters across the state,” O’Brien said. “Sen. Roger Marshall understands the value Kansas Teamsters bring to the table. He has shown up for our union through thick and thin. He is the exact type of leader that Kansas workers need in the U.S. Senate. The Teamsters are proud to have Sen. Marshall’s back in this race, just like he has had ours.”

Early this morning, Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien and U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) were in Topeka, Kan., meeting with UPS Teamsters. Alongside Teamsters Central Region International Vice President Danny Avelyn and Local 696 President Michael Scribner, O’Brien and Sen. Marshall walked the belts and spoke directly with hundreds of members at a UPS facility in Topeka. Sen. Marshall has championed key Teamsters legislative priorities including co-sponsoring the Faster Labor Contracts Act and the Warehouse Worker Protection Act, which earned him the endorsement of the Teamsters in his race for re-election for U.S. Senate in Kansas. “It’s more important now than ever that we have leaders in the halls of power who are willing to go to bat on behalf of rank-and-file Teamsters,” O’Brien said. “And the Teamsters Union has had few friends greater at working across the aisle to pass commonsense pro-worker legislation than Sen. Roger Marshall. With your help, we’re going to ensure Sen. Marshall continues the fight in the Senate to pass bills American workers need most like the Faster Labor Contracts Act.”

This morning, Teamsters General Secretary-Treasurer Fred Zuckerman joined Public Services and Health Care Division Director Peter Finn in welcoming hundreds of business agents, officers, and rank-and-file Teamsters to the annual division conference in San Diego, California. Throughout the day, attendees heard from division representatives, International Union staff and rank-and-file Teamsters about winning strong contracts in health care, ongoing organizing campaigns and recent successes. "When you look at what we've accomplished in the Teamsters Public Services and Health Care Division over the last four-and-a-half years, the results speak for themselves," Zuckerman said. "We’re organizing new members in record numbers and winning the strongest contracts in the country — and most importantly, we’re delivering for our members."

SOUTHERN GLAZER'S WORKERS ACROSS OKLAHOMA JOIN TEAMSTERS Over 115 drivers and warehouse workers at Southern Glazer’s facilities across Oklahoma have voted for representation with Local 516, joining a growing movement of Southern Glazer’s workers across the South who are organizing with the Teamsters for a stronger voice on the job. The Teamsters have organized over 5,000 Southern Glazer’s workers and 70 facilities nationwide, including many states across the South.

385 OIL REFINERY WORKERS IN NEW JERSY LOCKED OUT  Members of Teamsters Local 877 at the Phillips 66 Bayway Refinery were locked out this afternoon after rejecting the company’s latest offer, which includes concessions that would undermine workers’ hard-earned gains. These 385 workers are essential to the operations of the largest oil refinery on the East Coast. Despite the critical role they play in keeping the refinery running, Phillips 66 has refused to offer meaningful improvements to wages, health care, and safety protections, while pushing concessions on the very workers who keep its operations running.

The Teamsters on strike at The Beverage Market embody West Virginia's militant labor legacy. We traveled to Charleston to hear their stories and see how their community is standing with them to protect their hard-earned wages and benefits.

The Beverage Market has been a mainstay in Charleston, WV for years. For many of its workers, the job is about much more than a paycheck — it’s a career. Enter Theresa Johnson, who bought the beverage distributor in 2021, and suddenly that stability disappears. Now, Johnson finds herself stuck in a losing battle with more than just 49 striking workers. She is up against an entire community. Read our latest Substack: justcauseteamsters.substack.…

Beverage Market Teamsters have been on the picket line for months, fighting to protect their hard-earned benefits after new management threatened to take them away. Subscribe to Just Cause, the Teamsters Substack, and read our story on October 19 about the 24 hours we spent on the picket line with striking Teamsters in Charleston, West Virginia.

DEALERS AT BLUE CHIP CASINO JOIN TEAMSTERS   50 dealers and dual rates at Blue Chip Casino Hotel and Spa in Michigan City, Indiana, have voted to unionize with Teamsters Local 135.   The newly organized workers overcame the company’s egregious union-busting efforts and joined the 20 slot attendants who joined earlier this year.   With Teamsters representation and solidarity behind them, they are ready to fight for a fair first contract.

At the Teamsters 29th International Convention, Teamsters raised $1.5 million to help brother Travis Bornstein launch Tyler’s Redemption Place. Since then, the organization has helped countless people recover from addiction, rebuild their lives, and break down the stigma surrounding substance use. Thank you to every Teamster who donated and who continues to help make this work possible. This is what solidarity looks like.

WAREHOUSE TEAMSTERS WIN STRONG CONTRACTS CVS warehouse workers share what a strong Teamsters contract means to them — and why fighting for better wages, benefits, and working conditions matters.

Members of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Employees Association (JCSEA) voted by an overwhelming 99 percent to join Teamsters Local 223. “These workers serve Jackson County every day. They deserve fair pay, good benefits, and respect on the job,” said Austin DePaolo, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 223. “They made this choice together. Our job now is to stand with them, listen to their concerns, and turn that strong vote into action. We welcome JCSEA to Local 223 and look forward to the work ahead.” Now, Local 223 will work to protect these members’ rights and secure them a strong Teamsters contract.

Denver's public sector workers are building power on the job. With nearly 1,000 workers newly organized into the Teamsters, they're banding together to fight for a stronger voice, better working conditions, and a future that they can collectively shape.

The BLET’s Sixth National Convention has come to a close! BLET Teamsters came together in Las Vegas to reflect on recent gains and establish new priorities for the future. Attendees heard from speakers including Tony Cardwell, President of the BMWED, and Rep. Dina Titus (D-Nev, 1st District), on topics ranging from pushing back against harmful mergers and regulations meant to undermine American railroaders. At the convention, Mark Wallace, BLET President, Gary Best, BLET First Vice President, and David Estes, BLET Secretary-Treasurer, were elected to four-year terms.

Hey Teamsters! It’s another week of our survey and questionnaire, where we ask about the issues that matter most to you! This week, we want to know: What’s the most impactful improvement you’ve seen in your workplace because of your Teamsters contract? Give us your answer in the comments below!

Open enrollment for the Teamsters Aflac Critical Illness Benefit is coming to a close! Friday, October 16 is the deadline to enroll for coverage starting November 1. Take advantage of this new benefit by visiting: members.optixenroll.com/team…