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Madelyn Suiter, daughter of a Frito Lay Teamster, earned one of 600 college scholarships funded entirely by union members. She's headed to University of Michigan this fall with $2,000 to help make her dreams possible.
Giselle Robles-Pacheco of Ontario, Oregon, has earned a $2,000 Teamsters scholarship to attend Treasure Valley Community College this fall. She's one of 600 students nationwide whose hard work is being rewarded by the union's scholarship fund.
Molly Rathert of Campbell Hill just earned a $2,000 scholarship from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to pursue her college dreams. She's one of only 600 students nationwide selected from the children of hardworking union families.
After nearly three months on the picket line, 56 workers at Breakthru Beverage refused to back down and won everything they fought for. The victory proves that standing together still works in America.
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 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.