County workers voted by a 3-1 margin Wednesday night to join Teamsters Local 79. "It's been a long time coming," said Jim "J.D." Worley, a seven-year employee who works at the county's landfill. "We look forward to a long and prosperous relationship with the union." ...more

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February 24, 2009

House Democrats unveiled a $410 billion spending bill on Monday ...more

February 23, 2009

The FedEx business model of independent contractors appears to be a little-known business segment that continues to grow. Independent Contractors Getting Paid For Results And Doing Well ...more

November 23, 2008

It took eight months for county employees to build a road toward Teamsters Union representation. ...more

August 1, 2008

It took eight months for county employees to build a road toward Teamsters Union representation. ...more

August 1, 2008

Sen. Barack Obama won an endorsement from the powerful Teamsters union Wednesday, critical labor support for the Democratic front-runner with upcoming contests in Ohio, Texas and Pennsylvania. ...more

February 21, 2008

Big trucking companies got their wish Tuesday when federal regulators maintained existing limits on drivers' hours, rather than endorsing a court order sought by consumer advocates that would have required one less hour behind the wheel each day. ...more

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