Feb 18, 2016 - After lengthy deliberation, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) today issued its rulings on Teamsters Local 89’s charges against Voith Industrial Services.

Mechanics and servicemen Teamster members employed by Ryder Truck Rental overwhelmingly ratified a new three-year agreement on Sunday, January 31st of 2016. Among the highlights of the new agreement are substantial pay increases for all three years, including first year raises averaging $2.19 dollars per hour.

Feb 10, 2016 - Her grievances were deadlocked by UPS and the IBT state panel system failed her, but Madonna Russell and Teamsters Local 89 still found a way to get justice in a small UPS facility in Campbellsville, Kentucky. A Teamster since 1985, Madonna was an exemplary employee who worked in a small UPS center in Campbellsville, where she served as a steward for seventeen years.

Members at Atlantic Aviation unanimously approved a new four-year agreement that includes a number of improvements, including a minimum of $1.90 an hour in raises throughout the life of the contract. Additionally, negotiations chair Kevin Evans and his committee were able to prevent any increases in costs for health insurance, which was a major concern for the affected members.

After months of deliberation and countless arguments from both sides, Judge David Hale has at last agreed that these laws are in violation of the NLRA, and were illegally passed!

In December 2015 Teamsters Local 89 submitted comments to the Treasury Department in regards to our opposition of the proposed Central States Pension Fund (CSPF) Rescue Plan. As the deadline for comments approached, the Treasury chose to extend the comment period in order to allow more opinions to be heard. Today is that new deadline.

Jan 21, 2016 - The Ohio Teamsters Strike Fund recently honored Teamsters 89 with a certificate marking the 20th anniversary of the Strike Fund, and thanking Local 89 for being a long-time participant.  This fund provides strike benefits for more than 75,000 Teamsters from 37 IBT Local Unions across fourteen different states.

On Tuesday, January 12th the membership at Bimbo Bowling Green ratified a new contract by a majority vote. This new three-year agreement contains many improvements for the affected members including: Increase in holiday pay if working on the holiday. Changed the birthday holiday to a floating holiday. $500.00 dollar gross lump sum ratification bonus. $5.

On Sunday, January 10th members at Brown Forman overwhelmingly rejected the contract proposed by the company. The contract vote, which was very well attended, was filled with strength and solidarity. These members are a testament to union pride and unity.

On Wednesday morning, January 6th, the membership at Bimbo ratified a new contract by a strong majority of approximately five to one. This new three-year agreement contains many improvements for the affected members including: Vacation relief to choose routes by seniority. Increase in holiday pay if working on the holiday. Changed the birthday holiday to a floating holiday.