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A Massachusetts union just awarded its largest scholarship haul ever, sending $74,000 to 37 children and grandchildren of members. Lynn resident Peter Prentiss is among the recipients heading to college this fall with Teamster support.
After months of pressure, UPS agreed to honor union contracts and offer up to 7,500 drivers $150,000 early retirement packages based on seniority. The settlement protects workers' rights and ends the company's attempts to bypass union negotiations through 2028.
Teamsters Local 25 just handed out its largest scholarship class ever, giving $74,000 to 37 children and grandchildren of union members. Among the winners is Rachel Albernaz, a Bristol-Plymouth tech school graduate heading to college this fall.
Two union stewards in South Carolina documented contract violations daily for a year, turning frustrated coworkers into allies and forcing UPS to create 21 permanent driver positions. Their grassroots strategy shows how organized workers can protect good jobs even when companies try to cut back.
A delivery driver's TikTok showing his weekly paycheck sparked 12 million views and a national conversation about wages. His transparency revealed both the surprising pay and the decade-long journey it took to get there.
With no federal heat protections in place, New York City workers and unions are creating their own life-saving system to survive dangerous summer temperatures. Their grassroots effort is keeping outdoor workers safe when government action stalled.