Jan 28, 2014 - IMI members from the Glasgow and Horse Cave plants voted unanimously today to accept a new three-year agreement.

Jan 25, 2014 - A Decision has been issued in a National Labor Relations Board complaint against Ford contractor Voith Industrial Services. The Company was found to have violated numerous sections of the National Labor Relations Act for several incidents surrounding the termination of two Local 89 affiliated workers.

The proposed extension of the YRCW contract was voted down 12,028 to 7,623.  YRC and Holland members in Local 89 rejected the extension 27 to 159.  Members are now awaiting the next move by the Company and the IBT.  During a December meeting at Teamsters Local 89, YRC and Holland members unanimously accepted a motion to reject more proposed concessions and company bailouts.

Dec 26, 2013 - Over the past couple of days there has been a great deal of “less than friendly” press regarding delays in deliveries by UPS.

Dec 21, 2013 - While many of us are at home or out enjoying this weekend before Christmas, most of our Local 89 sisters and brothers are working long, tiring hours.  Though these members are compensated for these extended hours and workweeks through their contracts, they are foregoing valuable time with family and friends that cannot be replaced.

Local 89 Freight Teamsters Say NO To More Company Bailouts--Local 89 Executive Board Recommends Rejection of Latest YRC Concessions  Freight Teamsters unanimously accepted a motion today to reject concessions proposed by YRC.  The Motion came after President Zuckerman and Freight Agent Kevin Oliva reviewed and addressed details of the proposed agreement with the Membership.

Freight members met at the Local 89 today to hear details regarding the recent revelation that YRC is facing dire financial problems.  Local 89 President Fred Zuckerman and Freight Agent Kevin Oliva attended a meeting in Dallas on Tuesday November 6th in which the Company gave the specifics on its plan to bring itself back from the financial brink.

Oct 18, 2013 - Valspar Teamsters voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new 5-year agreement on October 18th.

Sep 30, 2013 - Members are asking for a comparison between the UPS Company Plan and TeamCare "New" and "Existing" plans.

We have tickets available for the Labor Day Picnic at the Louisville Zoo. The price is $7 in advance (purchased at Local 89) and $9 at the gate. Children 3 and under are free. The ticket includes all day admission to the zoo, food and drink at the picnic, a car show, kid's rides and music.