Petition Circulating: Carhaulers Want Change

August 18, 2008: Teamster carhaulers who rejected the proposed national contract want a change in the union’s negotiating committee.

That committee unanimously endorsed what would have been the most concessionary carhaul contract in Teamster history.

One Teamster posted on thecarhauler.com, “There will be no Gold, Silver or Bronze medals awarded to each of those who tried to sell the sorry concessionary proposals to the members…but the employers are hoping to use them again.”

If they try to sell the employers’ wish-list again, they will get an even bigger No vote.

Carhaulers have learned that they do have a voice and a vote, and they’re going to use them.

Teamsters are circulating petitions posted by St. Louis Local 604 requesting that Teamster president Hoffa remove Fred Zuckerman as lead negotiator. Teamsters are also calling for stewards to be added to the committee to bring a dose of Teamster reality to the bargaining table.

You can join the national effort. Click here to download the Local 604 petition and talk to your fellow Teamsters about standing united for No Concessions.