Our Stories

“I want what is best for my future and my family’s future. A Teamster contract would provide me with everything I need to take care of my family like job security, a decent wage, benefits, and peace of mind.”

“There could always be more job cuts. I want a Teamster contract so I have some job security and protection.”

“Because we do not have a union contract to protect us, we lack the respect we should be getting from our employer. To get the respect we have earned and deserve, we need a Teamster contract right now.”

“I’m not getting younger, I’m getting old. We need security from good pensions and I know the Teamsters can provide that.”

“I’m tired of seeing the company change the work rules to suit their needs. I’m tired of the company not giving light duty to pregnant women or injured employees. We need a strong Teamster contract to stop these injustices.”

“We don’t get the benefits that we should, and we’ve had things taken from us that we don’t get back. We need a union contract to address these issues, a Teamster contract.”

“Without a union, the company doesn’t treat us with the respect we deserve. As Teamsters, the strongest transportation union in North America, we will win the respect we have fought so hard to achieve.”

“The company has the power and our voices are weak now. But as Teamsters, we will have a strong voice to fight for what we deserve.”

“I write to say ‘thank you’ for your support in helping me get my job back—I returned to work on Labor Day. Without your support, I would not have gotten my job back. It is because of your support I was reinstated so quickly. On behalf of my family and myself, I am truly grateful for all your help. Because of your unity in supporting me, we were successful. We need to continue this unity.”

“The excitement is high here in St. Louis, where we are concerned about job security, a merger and fairness in the workplace. We need a Teamster contract to address these issues. I urge all my co-workers to get involved now.”